52 Weeks Podcast

Are you feeling stuck in your comfort zone? The thought of going and trying something new seems daunting or overwhelming? Well, my friends, you're not alone. It is easier to stay in situations that are familiar and safe then try something that might produce failure or rejection.  I found this quote by Alex Honnold that just spoke to me this week. 

“My comfort zone is like a little bubble around me, and I’ve pushed it in different directions and made it bigger and bigger until these objectives that seemed totally crazy eventually fall within the realm of the possible”- Alex Honnold

So how do you gradually expand your comfort zone bubble? When googling the topic there are loads of ideas. But most of us know what is keeping us in our comfort zone. For some, it might be going up to a stranger and making conversation; for others it might be spending a night meditating. The things that came to your mind as we were talking about comfort zones are probably the things you are fearing and avoiding the most. So don’t pop your comfort zone; just expand it a little bit this week.

This week we are focusing on the challenges of sticking at a goal. In today's world of instant gratification, it is hard to be patient and have things change slowly. But let us all remember the tortoise. It doesn't matter how slow your pace, as long as you keep moving ahead. This following quote is simple, but meaningful:

“Your speed doesn’t matter, Forward is Forward”- unknown

Find ways that you can keep moving forward with the goals you are working on.

To illustrate this point we interviewed Leah Abucayan-Cook about her journey of having a goal to become a Disney imagineer and how she makes time for her creative passions and fitness goals. 

Determine your main goal, then figure out the steps you need to take to get there. Take small steps to get where you want to be - it takes progress.

It would be best if you had fans — people who support you and will deliver harsh feedback with kindness and good intent. 

Recruit personal sponsors — senior leaders who can advocate for you when it’s time for a promotion. 

Include at least one critic. These people may be the toughest to approach, but they can be the most valuable. Look for people who have deep-seated perceptions of you and are likely to block you from advancing. If you enlist their help, you may be able to shift the relationship into a positive one and use their criticism to grow.

If you are a sucker for motivational video then this short clip is jam-packed with all the feel-good vibes. At the very end, the speaker talked about how his father would always ask him the question “how are you living”? Notice that the father didn't say what are you doing but how are you living? The definition of living is a person or thing that is alive or active. An example of living is a breathing person with brain activity. An example of living is a social person who is enjoying the fruits of life. How are you doing at enjoying the fruits of life? 

Last week the wannabe golden girls and I woke up every morning at 6:30 and went walking. Waking up early and smelling the fresh summer air as I got to chat with my closest friends made me feel alive. It put an extra bounce in my step. Sometimes I get so preoccupied with a list and tasks instead of just enjoying the moment and living. Well, that's all for today. Hope you have a great week!

According to Harvard Business Review, There three types of people you should include this is applying to the business world, but it works in our personal lives as well. 

It would be best if you had fans — people who support you and will deliver harsh feedback with kindness and good intent. 

Recruit personal sponsors — senior leaders who can advocate for you when it’s time for a promotion. 

Include at least one critic. These people may be the toughest to approach, but they can be the most valuable. Look for people who have deep-seated perceptions of you and are likely to block you from advancing. If you enlist their help, you may be able to shift the relationship into a positive one and use their criticism to grow.

If you are a sucker for motivational video then this short clip is jam-packed with all the feel-good vibes. At the very end, the speaker talked about how his father would always ask him the question “how are you living”? Notice that the father didn't say what are you doing but how are you living? The definition of living is a person or thing that is alive or active. An example of living is a breathing person with brain activity. An example of living is a social person who is enjoying the fruits of life. How are you doing at enjoying the fruits of life? 

Last week the wannabe golden girls and I woke up every morning at 6:30 and went walking. Waking up early and smelling the fresh summer air as I got to chat with my closest friends made me feel alive. It put an extra bounce in my step. Sometimes I get so preoccupied with a list and tasks instead of just enjoying the moment and living. Well, that's all for today. Hope you have a great week!

If you are a sucker for motivational video then this short clip is jam-packed with all the feel-good vibes. At the very end, the speaker talked about how his father would always ask him the question “how are you living”? Notice that the father didn't say what are you doing but how are you living? The definition of living is a person or thing that is alive or active. An example of living is a breathing person with brain activity. An example of living is a social person who is enjoying the fruits of life. How are you doing at enjoying the fruits of life? 

Last week the wannabe golden girls and I woke up every morning at 6:30 and went walking. Waking up early and smelling the fresh summer air as I got to chat with my closest friends made me feel alive. It put an extra bounce in my step. Sometimes I get so preoccupied with a list and tasks instead of just enjoying the moment and living. Well, that's all for today. Hope you have a great week!

It’s summertime which means all of us have been traveling during our normal recording times. Kellie was in Colorado and Meredith and Steph enjoyed the water in Lake Powell. This episode is only a few minutes as we had to cram the phone recording during the workday.

Yesterday was Father’s Day and we wanted to do a little tribute to our Dads. Umberto sums up what we learn from our father's best in his quote. “I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments when they aren't trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of wisdom.” ― Umberto Eco

The Golden Girls had it figured out: Life is better with friends. They motivate and support us through life’s adventures and changes, so why not lean on them to achieve our goals?

Find Your “Glass-Is-Half-Full” Friend

Science-backed data shows that the people we surround ourselves with influence how we act. It’s called social contagion theory. If you set a big goal but have veered off course a bit, find your friends who always see the silver lining and spend time with them. Check in with one another and give positive feedback and encouragement for the things you’ve done well.

Today it's storming and it has caused us to reflect on if we are a cow or buffalo. Johnny boy explains this concept in more detail but the thing we hope you remember from this episode is to not be a cow. :)