That time a building made me cry
You may have heard...
"If nothing changes, nothing changes. If you keep doing what you're doing, you're going to keep getting what you're getting."
Courtney Stephens wrote that in her book The Lies About Truth. She follows it up with:
"If you want change, make some."
With that in mind, here's a little story about my life 7 years ago.
It was a weekday around 4:30p, and I'd gotten to take off early to enjoy some quality IKEA-time with our then-teenage daughter. (Something we loved to do together.)
As we were driving home after a wonderful time, we went past the building where I used to work.
And it made me cry.
(ā¬ļø Btw, you can watch instead of reading, or read on below. ā¬ļø)
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Because here I was, 4:30 in the afternoon on a workday, enjoying time with my daughter.
And that building represented a BIG contrast in the way things used to be.
So often (too often) Iād be in that building til 8 or 9 oāclock at night.
And then Iād show back up on weekends to get things done I couldnāt get done during the week.
Sure, I remember lots of winning moments and fun times.
But I also remember the late night pizza Iād order and eat (ALONE).
I remember the tense text messages and phone calls Iād have with familyā¦
āListen, I just have to get this done. I just need a little more time.ā
So as I was driving past after a wonderful afternoon, I realizedā¦
This was something I loved from my past. But it was also something that held me hostage and kept me and my family from living our best life. From doing more important things.
And now, more than 7 years laterā¦
šŖ Iām looking at a healthier version of myself.
šŖ Iām looking at a healthier version of my family.
šŖ Iām enjoying more free time, and time to get away out of town.
šŖ ANDā¦my professional career is at an all-time high.
And itās all possible because of change.
Because as Courtney says, āIf nothing changes, nothing changes.ā
Without change, I could still be back there.
So Iāve been looking at doing something for everyone doing life with me. I care about you living a better life than your past self too!
Wonder if youāll ever get there?
Hereās a quick test, ask yourself these 3 questionsā¦
- Do I have a vision for where I wanna be? And when Iāll get there?
- Are my daily activities propelling me toward my end goal?
- Are people supporting me in reaching my vision? (Like, really supporting you, by calling out when youāre straying?)
Maybe youāre a yes to one question. Maybe even two. But for most people honest with themselves, the answer is no, no & no.
So on Tuesday August 20th, from 9:00a-12:00p, Iām hosting an Elements of Momentum class at the Undivided Experience Center in Chesterfield.
Itās about figuring out the life you want, and doing more to get there in 12 weeks than most people do in 12 months.
AND itās focused on all areas of your life - personal and professional.
Iāll be walking you through some practical ways to wrap your arms around what you want. And then figure out how to make it actually happen for you.
Weāre figuring out the what, who and how of it all.
7 years from now you could be looking back relieved you āwanted changed, and made some.ā
Hope to do life with you live and in-person!
Have a blessed day,
Dawn
PS - If this isnāt for you but you know it could be for someone else, please be their mortar and forward this on to them!
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