Project Life with Mike Watts: Online Business I Lifestyle I Creating Time

Following changes in their business, Mike and Kate face changes with the building of their home.  When you’re given more options, how do you react? Once again, Mike chats about the value behind quick decision making, how it helps to simplify and makes you adaptable. 

While planning for the future, Mike shares the changes happening within their business.  To create their vision and empower current team members, Mike and Kate are working to restructure the current dynamic while looking ahead. Mentioned: Gary Vaynerchuk, TheFreedomFamily.net, KateNorthrup.com/SSW

What do you have control over?  In the midst of Penelope’s inconsistent sleeping patterns, Mike accepts that he has no control over the situation.  When it comes to marriage, parenting or running your business, you must let go of what you’re unable to control. Simply putting your focus on what’s in front of you and realizing that all you can control is yourself. 

In today’s episode, Mike chats about the lack of changing tables in men's washrooms in Chipotle. His experience reaching out and opinion on making restaurants more family oriented.  Check out Mike on Instagram @mikejwatts

Hey #Lifers! Yesterday was all about Kate and SustainableSuccessWorkshop.com. Today Mike shares his journey and how he has navigated the ebb and flow of their business together. How it has been challenging, ensuring everyone feels fulfilled and the balance in energies that has resulted. 

Mike talks all about Kate’s launch of the Sustainable Success Workshop! Part of a project they have spent months creating and the timeline of events behind this release.  The passion Mike witnessed behind the production and his realizations along the way.  Check it out at SustainableSuccessWorkshop.com! Also mentioned: The Kate & Mike Show Episode: Origin Explained and instagram.com/katenorthrup  

After reading his friend Danielle LaPorte’s new book, White Hot Truth, Mike shares his insights and reflections.  How the book made him feel grounded, was extremely healing and resonated with him in a deep way.  Hear more on The Kate & Mike Show where they interviewed Danielle!  Mentioned: White Hot Truth and Danielle’s interview on Lewis Howes School of Greatness podcast

Mike discusses what he has learnt in Trump’s first 100 days in office. Mainly how fearful he is observing Trump’s personality, personal history and demeanour towards serious decisions.  Amongst the uncertainty, Mike has hope when he reflects on events such as the Women’s March and how we all need to focus on our power to ignite change. Mentioned: vox.com

Mike spends two nights away from his family to relax, de-stress and take time for himself.  Sharing his favorite self care method to create balance, keep him refreshed and continually motivated. Do you ever take staycations? Let Mike know on Instagram @mikejwatts

In the midst of designing and building a custom home, Mike shares his insights so far.  Their experience managing pricing, when it’s worth it to spend a bit more, dealing with unexpected situations and generally, how complex the entire process can be.  Focusing on ways to simplify their approach, decrease overwhelm and make decisions quickly.  Check out Mike's latest blog post, a how-to guide all about quick decision making!