1-Minute Wednesday No. 204: The Hidden Satisfaction of Subtraction
Design a Life That Really Matters
Clarity comes from subtraction.?
The problem is that our default is set to add.?
In our personal lives, we accumulate material things, hoping to find satisfaction. We fill our schedules with activities searching for fulfillment. At work, rarely is someone celebrated for what they removed from a project.?
But what if we flipped the script?
Disciplined subtraction can help increase your level of contribution. Removing the nonessential increases your ability to focus on and give energy to the most important things.?
You can start small by replacing one or two meaningless activities and replacing them with one very meaningful activity.?
For example, you can substitute attending social events out of obligation with quality time spent with family or friends. At work, condense checking email to one or two times a day. Use the time you save to focus on deep work that will make a significant impact.
Above all, make this your mission: Remove the noise to hear the essentials speak. ?
Listen
People often ask, "What is the first step in?living an essential life?"?My answer is always the same: You must know what matters. This clarity changes everything. When I think of someone who exemplifies this, I think of Molly Fletcher. As a former sports agent turned speaker, author, and consultant, Molly has guided some of the most successful individuals in pursuing their essential?goals.?Tune in and learn how you can focus on what truly matters. ?
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Trust Yourself
One reason we may struggle to subtract nonessentials is that we lack self-trust. The fear of missing out or letting others down can hold us back. Building self-trust helps us make confident decisions and focus on what truly matters. This article from Zen Habits explains how to take the first step in learning to trust yourself.
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"To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try."?– Rosa Parks
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9 个月Generally, the only thing celebrated for being removed is headcount! That too is often misguided.
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9 个月I guess it is the difference between living by default and creating our lives with presence, purpose and meaning.