I had read and enjoyed Henrik Karlsson's piece a couple of weeks earlier. One thing I took away from it is that people often confuse the vision they have for themselves with the experience they desire. They may say I want to retire at 40 but then be miserable because their identity is attached to their work selves. They like feeling relevant, being wanted but they also want that with autonomy.
A better way would be to ask what kind of experiences do I want in my forties and then design a life that fits that description. And you can answer the question of what experiences you want by paying attention to what energizes you and what drains you, and then iterating your life toward what you want.
I've been to Trilogy but it's been a while. Come over and we'll spend an afternoon there :)
This "A better way would be to ask what kind of experiences do I want in my forties and then design a life that fits that description." is so difficult to do. Should be really effective, but difficult to do. Will need strong awareness and clarity at the first place.
And Trilogy, done. Coming there soon. Will ping you.
I had read and enjoyed Henrik Karlsson's piece a couple of weeks earlier. One thing I took away from it is that people often confuse the vision they have for themselves with the experience they desire. They may say I want to retire at 40 but then be miserable because their identity is attached to their work selves. They like feeling relevant, being wanted but they also want that with autonomy.
A better way would be to ask what kind of experiences do I want in my forties and then design a life that fits that description. And you can answer the question of what experiences you want by paying attention to what energizes you and what drains you, and then iterating your life toward what you want.
I've been to Trilogy but it's been a while. Come over and we'll spend an afternoon there :)
This "A better way would be to ask what kind of experiences do I want in my forties and then design a life that fits that description." is so difficult to do. Should be really effective, but difficult to do. Will need strong awareness and clarity at the first place.
And Trilogy, done. Coming there soon. Will ping you.
Visiting little bookshops in every city I travel is an activity I enjoy a lot too.
Any recommendations then? I know you have done a fair bit of travel, so can get a good start on my list with your inputs. :)