Day 3,567

Growth:

Take the time to knock out the project completely, just get it done and feel the stress melt away. Tonight that project was packing for backpacking, almost complete and so much less stress!

Appreciation:

So glad Dominic mentioned this book again, such an incredible read!!!

https://www.audible.com/pd/0593557069?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=player_overflow

This is my second reading of it and I can’t begin to share how powerful, dream provoking, and emotion invoking this book is. Highly recommended!!!

Presence:

Meeting two people in real life for the first time, the two of them meeting each other for the first time as well, and it feels like old friends having lunch after not seeing each other for a while. Cannot begin to express just how excited I am for the future after that conversation!

Thanks!!!

Day 3,566

Growth:

Simple is better. Follow the process. Remember the intent of the purpose. Stay focused. All lessons I was reminded of today.

Appreciation:

Today I was reminded of the power of turning off the phones, locking the doors, and taking time to pause and think – without distraction. So much of our work lives are harried, we need to pause to process all that has happened around us. This was a very different halftime than in all of my years with Express, and dare I say one of the most successful. Solid on so many levels, great steps for growing forward. None of it would have happened had we stayed rooted in the busyness of the daily routine.

Presence:

Taking a moment at the start of my day to watch this little dude outside my window!

Thanks!!!

Day 3,565

Growth:

The trip itself is always great, but the preparation can be such an under appreciated part of the journey. As Gavin and I prep for our backpacking trip we’ve been spending more time together, having more opportunities to talk, and more topics to talk about. I’m sure the trip will be awesome, the prep has been as well!

Appreciation:

This is truly silly, but makes me smile every year like clockwork. A handful of different friends across a smattering of friends groups all bombard each other with texts each July 1st of “Happy Bobby Bonilla Day”

You can learn more about it here

Every July 1st starts with smiles, laughs, and accounting jokes. Nice to have such a simple yet entertaining day to have each year!

Presence:

Sneaking in a moment to close my eyes, take a deep breath, and clean out the filter in my brain. Two minutes of calm within the storm leading to hours of peaceful busyness.

Thanks!!!

Day 3,564

Growth:

Three for three on physical activity today! Is there any better way to start a work week than by waking up and hitting the street by 5am for a run? If I have the motivation and discipline to do that at the beginning of the week I know I’ve got the week covered!

Appreciation:

I had to take the campervan in for an oil change today, crazy to think we’ve already put almost 11,000 miles on it! Normally I’d catch a ride back but today I realized there was a much better option, I walked the mile back to my office. To pick it up I did the same thing over lunch. It felt great getting some fresh air and activity in the middle of the day like that, a perfect change of pace!

Presence:

Yoga for the win! For reals, what a perfect way to take a deep breath and chill (even though it was in the heat)! On a regular basis I am reminded of the mental healing power of yoga.

Thanks!!!