“Life is messy and life is difficult. You're not doing it wrong.”

A mistake we often make is believing that life should be easy or that we would be happier if it were. But a relentless pursuit of an "easy life" leads to anger, disappointment, and disillusionment. Easy isn't necessarily good, and difficult isn't necessarily bad.

In this episode featuring Matthew Kelly, Founder of Floyd Consulting and author of several best-selling books, we take a look at embracing the messy middle and acknowledging the difficulties of life. Both of those practices are essential for personal and professional development. Listen in to hear why if you’re looking to improve engagement at your place of business than meaningful relationships, deeply satisfying work, and facing challenges head-on are key.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Acknowledge that life is messy and difficult so you can approach difficult situations with resilience and confidence, knowing that you are meant to grow through them
2. Instead of seeking an easy life, focus on doing the work that is meant for you
3. Reflect on how you are navigating your own challenges and discuss it with others to offer support and encouragement to those facing similar situations

Things to listen for:

[00:48] Matthew Kelly's perspective on life being difficult

[02:50] The pursuit of an easy life and its consequences

[05:48] Embracing the messy middle and acknowledging the difficulty

[10:29] The empowering question "What would this look like if it were easy?"

Resources:

• Floyd Coaching
• The Culture Assessment
• Matthew Kelly’s Books
• Floyd Coaching’s Blog

Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:

• Kate Volman’s Linkedin
• Floyd Coaching on Linkedin
• Floyd Consulting on Facebook
• Floyd Consulting on Twitter
• Floyd Consulting on YouTube
• Floyd Consulting on Instagram