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What would make the story better?
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Hey Reader, This is going to be a short one. I recently saw a question that helps you make decisions when you feel paralyzed by them. When you're considering big (or small) decisions, a simple question you can ask yourself is: "What would make the story better?" Or even, "What story would be the one I would want to tell?" Looking at the big picture, if you considered yourself the main character in a book or a movie, what is the storyline you would want to read or watch? What is the plot that would excite you? When you think about it from that perspective, very often the answer calls for taking more action and agency over our lives. 99% of the time, you will find that the story where you tried, even if it doesn't work out, is the most interesting story to tell. Because what makes a good story worth sharing is not necessarily a happy or impressive ending. A good story is interesting to tell because it's relatable, it makes you feel something, even when things don't work out perfectly. So, this coming week, when you're making decisions (both big and small), I want you to stop focusing only on the outcomes you may or may not get, and to focus instead on the stories you want to live through, experience, and share about later on. Your life is the plot of the book you're writing and the movie you're producing. The changes, the transformations, the pivots, the experiments, the things that didn't work or that failed, the things that surprised you, all of those are just the story getting richer (and worth sharing) each time. So if you're deciding and doubting something, be honest with yourself, would it make the plot of your life better if you do it? A Quote For Next WeekGet moving and adjust along the way"With a bow and arrow, you aim before you shoot. But in most areas of life, aiming is something you can do throughout the process.
You can always adjust: your career path, your business strategy, your relationships, your workout program, your plans for next Wednesday. It's all adjustable along the way.
So, pick a direction and get moving. Once you start, you learn along the way, and there are plenty of opportunities to refine your plan." - James Clear.
P.S. If you’ve been stuck in overthinking, procrastination, or constantly saying “I’ll start soon”… this episode is going to shift the way you see yourself. Watch here.
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The Created Mind
A weekly newsletter with science-backed mindset tools to help you rediscover your personal power, overcome self-doubt, be more productive (and still be mindful), and start taking action on all those risks you have been avoiding to create a life you love every day. Subscribe and join over 1,000+ newsletter readers every week!
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