June 18, 2023 | Read Online

Sunday Thinking

"In a world full of people who spend all of their days chasing approval, being true to yourself is a revolutionary act."

The weekly Sunday Thinking newsletter is quick-hit content that aims to provide a booster shot to your thought process as you end and start your week.

"To whom this may concern: slow down and stop treating your life like it’s on a timer. You deserve to experience each moment you cross paths with fully instead of operating in fear of what’s going to happen if you don’t get to your destination. Divine timing is always on time."

― Billy Chapata, Velvet Dragonflies

Image by Alan Frijns

I. On Integrity and Purpose

Trust requires more than honesty.

We count on people who live with integrity.
It's one thing to be truthful in what you say today. It's another to uphold your commitments tomorrow.
Honesty is being candid as you talk. Integrity is honoring those words as you walk.

The saddest form of success is realizing that the goals you achieved weren't yours at all.

In the short run, pursuing other people's dreams earns approval.
In the long run, it's a recipe for regret.
A meaningful purpose doesn't maximize your status. It matches your values.

Source: Adam Grant, Hidden Potential

II. Free to Focus

A lot of us think of productivity as a constant grind. Instead, productivity is the steps we take to achieve our goals.

Boost your productivity with these proven hacks:

Pomodoro Technique: Work for 25 mins, rest for 5 mins.
2-Minute Rule: Complete tasks under 2 mins immediately.
Pareto Principle: Focus on the top 20% tasks for 80% results.
Eat the Frog: Tackle the hardest task first in the morning.
Time Blocking: Allocate specific time slots for tasks daily.
Parkinson's Law: Set shorter deadlines to prevent expansion of work.
Batching: Group similar tasks and tackle them collectively.
Eisenhower Matrix: Prioritize tasks by urgency and importance.

"It takes courage to say yes to rest and play in a culture where exhaustion is seen as a status symbol." ― Brené Brown

Embrace the role of free time and rest in your life. It’s not about a “break” from productivity. It’s an integral part of your productivity.

Source: Easlo, The Notion Guy

III. Rumbling with Vulnerability

To become courageous leaders, we must learn to navigate vulnerability and embrace uncomfortable conversations. As Brené Brown says, "You can't get to courage without rumbling with vulnerability."

Rumbling with vulnerability:

Is where leaders engage in honest and constructive dialogue, even in the face of uncertainty or fear.
Requires us to acknowledge our emotions, step into discomfort, and have the courage to lean into difficult conversations.
Allows us to foster trust, deepen relationships, and drive effective decision-making processes.

Rumbling with vulnerability means having the courage to show up fully when you can't control the outcome.

Source: Brené Brown, Dare to Lead

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V. Question

Am I climbing the right mountain?

VI. This Week, I Will

Lead with integrity.
Outwork my potential.
Rumble with vulnerability.
Make a positive difference.
Focus on the preparation and process.

The Last Words…

“If someone is falling behind in life, you don't have to remind them. They already know. If someone is unhealthy, they know. If someone is struggling with relationships, with money, with self-image...they know. It's what consumes their thoughts each day. What you need to do for those who are in that place is not to reprimand, but to encourage. To tell them what's good about their lives, to show them the potential within them that you see. What you need to do is love them where they are. When we can't see clearly for ourselves, we need others to speak greatness over us. People don't need you to tell them what's wrong with their lives ― they already know. They need you to reassure them that they can still make it right.”

― Brianna Wiest, The Pivot Year

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