INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership)
Few people are more synonymous with success than Warren Buffett; financial success being the element he’s most closely associated with, of course. That’s why you might find it surprising what the man himself considers to be the truest measure of success. It’s as the Oracle of Omaha once said:
“Basically, when you get to my age, you’ll really measure your success in life by how many of the people you want to have love you, actually do love you.”
It’s a reminder that it’s all about relationships, and whether or not you’ve nurtured them in such a way as to foster two-way love.
I know you know this.
I know you know how easy it is to forget this.
I know you know how to make this a priority in your life.
This is just a gentle reminder, because there are so many harsh distractions in the world right now.
IMPERFECTIONS (a mistake many make)
Continuing with the theme from the INSIGHTS section above, it’s easy to make the mistake of losing sight of what really matters. Here’s a poignant reminder from author James Clear:
“Many of the best things in life are endless. Being in a great relationship. Staying fit and healthy. Doing work that fulfills you. Being a good parent, coach, or teacher. Stop worrying about accomplishing these things and instead focus on building a life where you continually practice them. The important stuff has no finish line.”
IMPLEMENTATION (one research-backed strategy, tip, or tool)
I was recently on a lovely hike in the hills of the Los Angeles area.
As I was taking in the beauty, my thoughts drifted to a place that it often does when I’m experiencing nature. I’d love to share this with my daughter (she lives in the LA area and is always looking for a good place to hike). It’s true for you too, right? You’re having a great experience and one of your first thoughts is who you’d love to share this experience with, whatever that experience might be.
It got me thinking about research from Dartmouth, Princeton, and Harvard that explored why we value creating shared experiences. The reasons are many; to amplify the experience for ourselves, to forge connectivity and belongingness, to bring joy to others, and so on. It made me think more about the importance of sharing in general.
What if you conducted a sharing audit periodically? Ask yourself,
How might I share more of:
• my experiences
• my wisdom
• my resources
I believe you’ll find the positive ripple effect you create to be an idea worth sharing.
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