Monday Memo #33
Go towards the fear.
The Monday memo is food for thought to fuel your week.
Hi everyone,
There are times in life when you are faced with an important decision and you are torn between two options. Should I marry this person? Should I quit my job? Change careers? Move to a different country? These kinds of things are scary. The choice is usually between a safe option and a scary one.
But when you think about it, the right answer is often lurking in the middle of your dilemma.
If you make a pro and con list, you will notice that the safer option usually wins. But somehow that doesn't feel right. That's because we all tend to subconsciously stack the deck in favor of the answer we want. It's human nature.
But the very fact that you are torn between the safe option and the scary one is the most important clue. If the safe answer were the right answer, you wouldn't be so torn between the two options.
Deep down, you know that the right choice is the scary one.
Exercise.
This week, if you’re struggling with a decision, consider the fear. Which option is the safe one? Which is the scary one?
When in doubt, go toward the fear.
Our next Collaboratory.
In our next Collaboratory, Donna Lichaw (pronounced LEE-schow) will share a mental model she uses in her leadership coaching that is truly transformational. It’s all about stories and beliefs. I’ve been using it in my personal life and it has resulted in some profound positive change. If you liked Liminal Thinking, you’ll love what Donna will be sharing in her Collaboratory on August 7th. Mark you calendar!
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Project studio.
I’m also planning a change-up from our Collaboratory format in October. Starting October 16, I will run a six-week intensive I’m calling project studio. I will provide a lightweight structure within which we will work together to complete our personal creative projects, encourage and support each other, and hold each other accountable to being true to our creative selves. Project studio will meet weekly, every Wednesday, from 9 to 10:30 am, starting October 16 and wrapping up on November 20, just before Thanksgiving in the US. So mark those dates on your calendar and stay tuned for more details. Project studio will be free for members.
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