The 200% Life

In Part 1, we tackled a topic that people seem divided on: Do you (or should you) think of your company as a family? To address the pros and cons of this way of thinking, we first defined what we mean by work, talked about the conditions that accompany a work family vs. a traditional family, and discussed why it’s important to be thoughtful with the benefits you provide in your organization. This week in Part 2, we talk about how many of us experience the feeling of having a family at work, what responsibility people at work have to each other and the company, and how to still have fun while keeping it professional. See full show notes.

This week we tackle a topic that people seem divided on: Do you (or should you) think of your company as a family? We have been seeing this topic everywhere lately and Hallie just finished reading the book Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted, and Alone, which has kept this question top of mind. When we polled our social media followers, it was split 50/50 as to whether you should view your company as a family or not.

To address the pros and cons of this way of thinking, we first defined what we mean by work, or a job, to give some context for our discussion. We talk about the conditions that accompany a work family vs. a traditional family, and why it might be harmful to equate the two. Then, we discuss the intentions behind the support leaders give employees, and why it’s important to be thoughtful with the benefits you provide in your organization. See full show notes.

Feeling like you are always in a time crunch and constantly running down the clock? You aren’t alone. Time is a man-made tool derived to help organize our lives and create structure, but it’s common to feel that there’s not enough of it, especially for the important things. This week, we focus on becoming clear in your intentions for how you want to spend your time, so you can get strategic and become the CEO of your own life. We talk about zero time, a space where everything flows and you forget about deadlines and time constraints, and give an easy exercise you can do daily to get there. Whether it’s Hallie picking up the puppies of her dreams or really getting clear on how you can focus on your health, we can use small successes to show that what we want is possible. See full show notes.

Where are the workers? If you have been seeing “now hiring” signs up all over the place, your coworker(s) or employee(s) recently quit, and your favorite restaurants have been closed at odd hours, you are not alone. This week, Hallie and I first discuss why millions of people have left their jobs in almost every industry over the past 18 months in what has been dubbed “The Great Resignation.” We go over the ebb and flow of demand for jobs and what the market may look like as it corrects itself. Then, we talk about seven signs an employee is about to quit as outlined in this article from Entrepreneur, and three ways you can be proactive and retain your team. We also talk about when to let a team member go, getting clear on your culture and vision, and developing a compensation plan that is transparent and acts as a win-win for you and your team. See full show notes.

The word “work” has developed a pretty negative connotation in our modern world, but don’t let that hold you back from enjoying what you do! We need to change the way we think about work and recreate the mindset that we, our families, friends, and coworkers have around this thing most of us spend a ton of time doing in life. It all starts with you. The energy that is joy is already inside of you, and there are simple practices and mindset tools to bring more of it consistently into how you feel. This week, we explore how to begin to bring more joy into your life and work using the eight pillars discussed in the Book of Joy. Then, we’ll discuss four pieces that make up our Fulfillment Formula for more presence, fulfillment, and ultimately, more joy toward your own life and for those around you. See full show notes.

This week, I talk about the two fundamental questions that can drive how you think about life: are we all spiritual beings having a temporary physical experience, or are we physical beings experiencing consciousness? I talk about why your answer to this question matters and has everything to do with how you ride the waves of life and take in each day. I share why I believe we are spiritual beings and how that knowledge helps me play in life and focus on “being” as well as “doing.” We’ll also focus on pride vs. ego and how to view the different types of fear that arise when we acknowledge our experience coming to an end one day. See full show notes.

It may sound rigid, but when you start to measure your day in minutes, you will actually discover so much more flexibility to focus on all your non-negotiable daily activities. This week, I’ll talk about why it’s important to have a morning routine that helps you stay centered and set you up to produce results in less time. I share how to start measuring your day in minutes and why discipline is actually the path to more free time. We cover when and how you need to say “no” to bring more freedom into your life and why leaders should be more focused on decision-making meetings and less on strategy-centered ones. Finally, I’ll walk you through a snapshot of my calendar and how I structure my days and weeks for maximum efficiency. See full show notes.

This bonus episode comes from Achieve Freedom Coaching’s recent summit about self-leadership and the power it has to transform your life. This talk was presented by coach Lisa Zmuda. Lisa is obsessed with helping others develop a focus and motivation for building their best lives. Listen closely to this episode to get some insights into the breadcrumbs your subconscious mind might be leaving you about how you should really be spending your time, and start building your life by design and personal growth journey now.

How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are? When you hear that question, your mind may first make up a story around it. You may feel as though you are 35 forever (like Hallie), or maybe just 20 years old. Whatever the answer is, the question came from a “kōan,” or a Zen riddle that is used to help get us out of our minds and into a more awake and conscious state. This week, Hallie and I dig deeper into the concept of kōans, and how we can use them as a tool to watch how our minds work and to unravel greater truths about the world and ourselves. We talk about how being truly awake means a commitment to serve, and why life has the ability to just keep getting better and better if we let it. See full show notes.

This week, we are sharing a segment from our Thrive Every Day Course, an 8-session course to help guide you through the new business landscape and help you become the leader you want to be. In this session, we talk about how to succeed in times of uncertainty and share proven strategies for making tough decisions, leading yourself first, and implementing powerful daily success habits. Adam shares his personal journey, why sometimes going “neutral” is the most powerful thing we can do, how to get into a wealthy mindset, and the importance of setting up your daily schedule in a way that reflects your values.

You can get access to the full Thrive Every Day series and course materials here.