243 I Optimistic Realism with Todd Henry
Today on Mastering Midlife:
● Why we should be learning a new skill in these uncertain times
● Which 3 areas Todd thinks we should be nurturing within ourselves
● Why we should avoid ‘doom scrolling’ and remember the bigger picture
● What writing 500 words a day can achieve in 6 months
● How Todd spends Sundays to get the best from his ensuing week
● What Todd discovered about himself when he took part in the Motivation Code
● Why it’s good to take stock of the bigger picture
● Why we should all retain a pragmatic optimism in our current situation
● Why you need to lay solid foundations on which to set your goals
● How the pain of shame can be turned into the starting point of your journey
● Why you should dig deeper to find the root of your injuries
● How the work you have done in the past can be utilized with some introspection
● Why publicly declaring your intent can ensure you meet your commitments
Todd joins me today to discuss the steps we can take to steady our daily lives in these uncertain times of COVID-19. He shares the methods he uses when planning his work week and how he makes time for work and self development. He explains the need to address our own personal focus, nurture our relationships and tackle our ‘energy management’ in a new era of working remotely when we might forget to ‘clock off’. He also discusses his experience with The Motivation Code, a project that helped him identify his own set of behaviors and preferences, producing a tool to identify exactly what it is that drives our best work.
“Optimistic realists change the world.” - Todd Henry
Todd Henry is the co-author of The Motivation Code, a book teaching us to decode our motivational type so we can structure projects, have conversations, make decisions, and even choose career paths to amp up engagement and achieve fulfillment. Todd has written 4 other books and is also an international keynote speaker, consultant and advisor. A self confessed ‘arms dealer for the creative revolution,’ Todd’s work has been featured in publications and media that include Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and CNN. Todd hosts his own podcast, The Accidental Creative, delivering weekly tips and ideas for staying prolific, brilliant, and healthy since 2005.
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