Doing Less, With More Meaning (#9)
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I’m choosing to do less this year, but with more meaning.
The world feels heavier.
Friends in LA are losing everything to disasters.
Family in Israel are in bomb shelters.
The news hits closer to home.
Meanwhile, your to-do list is longer than ever.
The year just started, and you are already behind.
But here’s the thing: you don’t have to do everything.
Instead of hustling harder, I’m choosing to do less.
I’m choosing one focus.
One word: Community.
This year, I want to show up differently.
I’m showing up with more curiosity.
Empathy is a value of mine; this is how it looks in my life.
In my conversations, I ask friends if they have a concept (or word) for the year.
I’m interested in learning about challenges.
I’m putting myself in other people's shoes.
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Do you have a concept I know something about from my life as a dad entrepreneur building and scaling companies from London to Portland?
Is there a burning challenge in your way I know something about?
Can I help you with a pathway or resource for something you face?
Selfishly, are you the type of person I’d want to work with and help to have a fantastic year?
So try this for yourself.
Is there a concept that represents your word for the new year?
I was talking to a friend today who’s in China doing business.
He said he’s still thinking about his word and can’t make up his mind.
I asked him are you overthinking it, is it right in front of you?
My ask is that if (and when) you find a word for the year, you share it with me.
Do we have a deal?
Without giving too much away here, I’ll be sharing more soon about how I’m supporting my community in a new way and how you can be part of it.
That’s all for now, friends.
Noah
PS. Whenever you’re ready, here are 3 ways I can help you:
Community is a great one. I recently had the chance to vacation with several friends for a week, and the feeling of community was strong. I have so many goals this year, but I want to continue to say Yes to opportunity, and not be afraid to say No when it just doesn’t make sense. That’s a privileged position to be in, but I promise to value it if it happens.