<div><span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> In our last couple +1s, we flipped through my notes from session number 150-something with my Yoda/spiritual Godfather Phil Stutz.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> On page one we had:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “</span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"><em>Success</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>doesn’t matter in this world, commitment does.”</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> On the middle of page three we had:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“Real</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>enthusiasm is passing through the worst and realizing it’s the best.”</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Looking at the bottom of page three, we see:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“How</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>you react to dramatic things is good. How you react to SMALL things is GREAT! That’s where the power is.”</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> As I reread my messy writing, I actually remember asking Phil to hold on a second so I could write that down.</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (Hah.</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Seriously.</span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">)</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> I repeat:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“How</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>you react to dramatic things is good. How you react to SMALL things is GREAT! That’s where the power is.”</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> As we’ve discussed, Phil</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (and</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> all great teachers, really) is ALL ABOUT the SMALL THINGS. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> He calls our moment-to-moment experiences</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (with</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> ourselves and others)</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “micro</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> transactions.” Although we tend to ignore them and think only the</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “big”</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> stuff is</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “really”</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> important, he flips that around and says it’s the TINY things that matter the MOST.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> (Of course, by practicing with the small things, we’re well-trained to handle the</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “big”</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> things when they inevitably arrive.)</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> So…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> One more time:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“How</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>you react to dramatic things is good. How you react to SMALL things is GREAT! That’s where the power is.”</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> David Allen comes to mind.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> As we’ve discussed,</span> <span class= "thread-861738306561314525764046 attrcomment attrcommentfirst thread-861738306561314525764046-first author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <span class="comment-extra-inner-span">in our interview years ago</span></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">, he said that</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “the</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>sublime</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> comes through the</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>mundane</em></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">.”</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> That’s Today’s +1.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Let’s bring our best.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> To the small things.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> TODAY.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> P.S. Fun family fact: Midway through writing this +1, I heard a ferocious banging on my office door. Like jumbo crazy loud.</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (Laughing.)</span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> My initial reaction was WTNotFantastic!</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (Laughing.)</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Then I ran my</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “If…</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Then…” algorithm and got ready to welcome my little man.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> And…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> What did I see?</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Emerson in his brand-new BRIGHT GREEN</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (hah)</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> helmet standing next to his sister in her helmet.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> “Daddy!!! Look at my new bike!!!”</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Yep. His new bike we got last night was downstairs. He cruised down, hopped on it and rode around the house. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> To think I almost ruined that TINY moment by getting upset IN THE MIDDLE of writing this +1…</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (Laughing</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> yet again.)</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Here’s to moving from Theory to Practice.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> With the little things. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> And little ones.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> TODAY.</span></div>

 In our last couple +1s, we flipped through my notes from session number 150-something with my Yoda/spiritual Godfather Phil Stutz.   On page one we had: “Success doesn’t matter in this world, commitment does.”   On the middle of page three we had: “Real enthusiasm is passing through the worst and realizing it’s the best.”   Looking at the bottom of page three, we see: “How you react to dramatic things is good. How you react to SMALL things is GREAT! That’s where the power is.”   As I reread my messy writing, I actually remember asking Phil to hold on a second so I could write that down. (Hah. Seriously.)   I repeat: “How you react to dramatic things is good. How you react to SMALL things is GREAT! That’s where the power is.”   As we’ve discussed, Phil (and all great teachers, really) is ALL ABOUT the SMALL THINGS.    He calls our moment-to-moment experiences (with ourselves and others) “micro transactions.” Although we tend to ignore them and think only the “big” stuff is “really” important, he flips that around and says it’s the TINY things that matter the MOST.   (Of course, by practicing with the small things, we’re well-trained to handle the “big” things when they inevitably arrive.)   So…   One more time: “How you react to dramatic things is good. How you react to SMALL things is GREAT! That’s where the power is.”   David Allen comes to mind.   As we’ve discussed, in our interview years ago, he said that “the sublime comes through the mundane.”   That’s Today’s +1.   Let’s bring our best.   To the small things.   TODAY.   P.S. Fun family fact: Midway through writing this +1, I heard a ferocious banging on my office door. Like jumbo crazy loud. (Laughing.)    My initial reaction was WTNotFantastic! (Laughing.)   Then I ran my “If… Then…” algorithm and got ready to welcome my little man.   And…   What did I see?   Emerson in his brand-new BRIGHT GREEN (hah) helmet standing next to his sister in her helmet.   “Daddy!!! Look at my new bike!!!”   Yep. His new bike we got last night was downstairs. He cruised down, hopped on it and rode around the house.    To think I almost ruined that TINY moment by getting upset IN THE MIDDLE of writing this +1… (Laughing yet again.)   Here’s to moving from Theory to Practice.   With the little things.    And little ones.   TODAY.

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+1: #1080 How You React

<div><span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> In our last +1, we talked about the power of commitments.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> I referenced my notes from my chat with my Yoda who gave us the koan-wisdom:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“Success</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>doesn’t matter in this world, commitment does.”</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Then we connected that to David Brooks and his wisdom on how to climb the second mountain in our quest for a moral life: MAKE COMMITMENTS. ← To our marriages, vocations, philosophies/faiths, and communities.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Today I want to go back to my notes in my chat with Phil.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Let’s flip to page three. Right in the middle. Huge all caps.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class="ace-all-bold-hthree"><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <strong>REAL                         PASSING THRU THE WORST</strong></span></span></div> <div><span class="ace-all-bold-hthree"><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <strong>ENTHUSIASM  =  AND REALIZING IT’S THE BEST</strong></span></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> As I typed that I thought to myself,</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “I</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> love my Yoda.”</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> One more time.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> “Real enthusiasm,” Phil says, is</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “passing</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> through the worst and realizing it’s the best.”</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Reminds me of two things.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> First: Winston Churchill’s gem that</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“Success</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (Which,</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> for the record, is closely related to Today’s gem from Phil AND our last one…)</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> I’m also reminded of our</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “</span><span class= "thread-070161296828828691837134 attrcomment attrcommentfirst thread-070161296828828691837134-first author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"><span class="comment-extra-inner-span">bad</span></span> <span class= "thread-070161296828828691837134 attrcomment author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <span class="comment-extra-inner-span">to good</span></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">” gratitude wisdom from Robert Emmons. As you may recall, the world’s leading scientist on gratitude strongly encourages us to see the BENEFITS we have received from the HARDEST times of our lives.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> The Masters are the ones who,</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>right in the middle of those most challenging times</em></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">, can see the power of their experience and how they’re becoming the next-best version of themselves.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> One more time…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> THAT is REAL enthusiasm.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> “Passing through the worst and realizing it’s the best.”</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> And, that’s Today’s +1.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Passing through a tough time?</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= "thread-416875411756249795877205 attrcomment attrcommentfirst thread-416875411756249795877205-first author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <span class="comment-extra-inner-span">It is what it is.</span></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Let’s accept it. And, love it. Knowing that, with the right mindset</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (as</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> we work our protocols and cultivate our</span> <span class= "thread-363482117291002602053430 attrcomment attrcommentfirst thread-363482117291002602053430-first author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <span class="comment-extra-inner-span">emotional stamina</span></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">!), we can make it the best of times.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Let’s.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= "thread-912158380652707897747324 attrcomment attrcommentfirst thread-912158380652707897747324-first author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <span class= "comment-extra-inner-span">OMMS</span></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">!!!</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Chant it with me…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> OMMS!!!!</span></div>

 In our last +1, we talked about the power of commitments.   I referenced my notes from my chat with my Yoda who gave us the koan-wisdom: “Success doesn’t matter in this world, commitment does.”   Then we connected that to David Brooks and his wisdom on how to climb the second mountain in our quest for a moral life: MAKE COMMITMENTS. ← To our marriages, vocations, philosophies/faiths, and communities.   Today I want to go back to my notes in my chat with Phil.   Let’s flip to page three. Right in the middle. Huge all caps.   REAL                         PASSING THRU THE WORST ENTHUSIASM  =  AND REALIZING IT’S THE BEST   As I typed that I thought to myself, “I love my Yoda.”   One more time.   “Real enthusiasm,” Phil says, is “passing through the worst and realizing it’s the best.”   Reminds me of two things.   First: Winston Churchill’s gem that “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” (Which, for the record, is closely related to Today’s gem from Phil AND our last one…)   I’m also reminded of our “bad to good” gratitude wisdom from Robert Emmons. As you may recall, the world’s leading scientist on gratitude strongly encourages us to see the BENEFITS we have received from the HARDEST times of our lives.   The Masters are the ones who, right in the middle of those most challenging times, can see the power of their experience and how they’re becoming the next-best version of themselves.   One more time…   THAT is REAL enthusiasm.   “Passing through the worst and realizing it’s the best.”   And, that’s Today’s +1.   Passing through a tough time?   It is what it is.   Let’s accept it. And, love it. Knowing that, with the right mindset (as we work our protocols and cultivate our emotional stamina!), we can make it the best of times.   Let’s.   OMMS!!!   Chant it with me…   OMMS!!!!

+1: #1079 Real Enthusiasm

<div><span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Gratitude.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Yes, we’ve been chatting about it quite a bit recently. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> That’s deliberate.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> You know how we recently established the</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (scientifically-validated)</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Top 2 virtues as Zest + Hope?</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Well… </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Positive psychologists arm wrestle a bit about those top two virtues. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> While Ryan Niemiec</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (via</span> <span class= "attrlink url author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <a class="attrlink" href= "https://www.optimize.me/philosophers-notes/the-power-of-character-strengths-robert-mcgrath-ryan-niemiec/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-target-href= "http://link"><em>The Power of Character Strengths</em></a></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">) tells us that Zest + Hope are our Top 2, Robert Emmons tells us that Gratitude is even more predictive of well-being than Hope. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> We’ll leave the arm-wrestling debate on the</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>precise</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> order of those Top 2 to our academic friends but let’s shine a BRIGHT LIGHT on the Big 3 Virtues: Zest + Hope + Gratitude.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> As I’ve been thinking about it, I actually like the order:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <strong>Zest</strong></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> +</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <strong>Gratitude</strong></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> +</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <strong>Hope</strong></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> We’re Optimizing our Energy-Zest so we can give our best to our Work + Love.</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (Zest</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> is still the undisputed #1 Virtue—although I’d say it’s technically achieved as a by-product of Wisdom + Self-Mastery/Discipline on the the fundamentals.)</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Then… We practice Gratitude for the fact that we’re alive and for everything in our lives.</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (INCLUDING</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> all the challenges, of course.)</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Then… We practice Hope as we see a better future via a specific goal that inspires us, know we can make it happen and make a plan to make it so.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <strong>Zest</strong></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> +</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <strong>Gratitude</strong></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> +</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <strong>Hope.</strong></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> (Note: Throw in Love + Curiosity for the Top 5.)</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> I love coming back to that and I’m constantly spinning those virtues around in my mind, trying to think about how to help us operationalize them more consistently in our lives. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> But… </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> That’s not</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>quite</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> what I want to talk about Today.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Today I want to talk about that</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “What</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Went Well and Why?” gratitude exercise I referenced not too long ago. It’s one of Robert Emmons’ top recommended practices. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Here’s how Martin Seligman puts it in</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>Flourish</em></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“Every</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>night for the next week, set aside ten minutes before you go to sleep. Write down three things that went well today and why they went well. You may use a journal or your computer to write about events, but it is important that you have a physical record of what you wrote. The three things need not be earthshaking in importance</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> <em>(‘My</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>husband picked up my favorite ice cream for dessert on the way home from work today’), but they can be important</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> <em>(‘My</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>sister just gave birth to a healthy baby boy’).</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>Next to each positive event, answer the question</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lsquo"> <em>‘Why</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>did this happen?’ For example, if you wrote that your husband picked up ice cream, write</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“because</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>my husband is really thoughtful sometimes’ or</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lsquo"> <em>‘because</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>I remembered to call him from work and remind him to stop by the grocery store.’ Or if you write,</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lsquo"> <em>‘My</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>sister gave birth to a healthy baby boy,’ you might pick as the cause</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lsquo"> <em>‘God</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>was looking out for her’ or</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lsquo"> <em>‘She</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>did everything right during her pregnancy.’</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>Writing about why the positive events in your life happened may seem awkward at first, but please stick with it for one week. It will get easier. The odds are that you will be less depressed, happier, and addicted to this exercise six months from now.”</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Today’s +1.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Here’s to celebrating many more awesome moments</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (and</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> clarity on how they came about!) between here and our next +1!</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> +1. +1. +1. </span></div>

 Gratitude.   Yes, we’ve been chatting about it quite a bit recently.    That’s deliberate.   You know how we recently established the (scientifically-validated) Top 2 virtues as Zest + Hope?   Well…    Positive psychologists arm wrestle a bit about those top two virtues.    While Ryan Niemiec (via The Power of Character Strengths) tells us that Zest + Hope are our Top 2, Robert Emmons tells us that Gratitude is even more predictive of well-being than Hope.    We’ll leave the arm-wrestling debate on the precise order of those Top 2 to our academic friends but let’s shine a BRIGHT LIGHT on the Big 3 Virtues: Zest + Hope + Gratitude.   As I’ve been thinking about it, I actually like the order: Zest + Gratitude + Hope.   We’re Optimizing our Energy-Zest so we can give our best to our Work + Love. (Zest is still the undisputed #1 Virtue—although I’d say it’s technically achieved as a by-product of Wisdom + Self-Mastery/Discipline on the the fundamentals.)   Then… We practice Gratitude for the fact that we’re alive and for everything in our lives. (INCLUDING all the challenges, of course.)   Then… We practice Hope as we see a better future via a specific goal that inspires us, know we can make it happen and make a plan to make it so.   Zest + Gratitude + Hope.   (Note: Throw in Love + Curiosity for the Top 5.)   I love coming back to that and I’m constantly spinning those virtues around in my mind, trying to think about how to help us operationalize them more consistently in our lives.    But…    That’s not quite what I want to talk about Today.   Today I want to talk about that “What Went Well and Why?” gratitude exercise I referenced not too long ago. It’s one of Robert Emmons’ top recommended practices.    Here’s how Martin Seligman puts it in Flourish: “Every night for the next week, set aside ten minutes before you go to sleep. Write down three things that went well today and why they went well. You may use a journal or your computer to write about events, but it is important that you have a physical record of what you wrote. The three things need not be earthshaking in importance (‘My husband picked up my favorite ice cream for dessert on the way home from work today’), but they can be important (‘My sister just gave birth to a healthy baby boy’).   Next to each positive event, answer the question ‘Why did this happen?’ For example, if you wrote that your husband picked up ice cream, write “because my husband is really thoughtful sometimes’ or ‘because I remembered to call him from work and remind him to stop by the grocery store.’ Or if you write, ‘My sister gave birth to a healthy baby boy,’ you might pick as the cause ‘God was looking out for her’ or ‘She did everything right during her pregnancy.’   Writing about why the positive events in your life happened may seem awkward at first, but please stick with it for one week. It will get easier. The odds are that you will be less depressed, happier, and addicted to this exercise six months from now.”   Today’s +1.   Here’s to celebrating many more awesome moments (and clarity on how they came about!) between here and our next +1!   +1. +1. +1. 

+1: #1075 What Went Well? (And Why?!)

<p>William Damon is one of the world's leading scholars on human development. As the Director of the Stanford Center on Adolescence, Professor of Education at Stanford University, and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Damon's research explores how people develop purpose and integrity in their work, family, and civic life. In his most recent book, The Power of Ideals, Professor Damon shares how we all have the power to cultivate more noble, moral possibilities in our lives.</p>

William Damon is one of the world's leading scholars on human development. As the Director of the Stanford Center on Adolescence, Professor of Education at Stanford University, and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Damon's research explores how people develop purpose and integrity in their work, family, and civic life. In his most recent book, The Power of Ideals, Professor Damon shares how we all have the power to cultivate more noble, moral possibilities in our lives.

Interview: The Power of Purpose and Ideals with William Damon

<div><span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> In our last couple +1s, we talked about the science of gratitude and explored some tips on Robert Emmons’ #1 practice: Gratitude Journaling.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Today I want to chat about one of the distinctions I most loved from his book</span> <span class= "attrlink url author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <a class="attrlink" href= "https://www.optimize.me/philosophers-notes/gratitude-works-robert-emmons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-target-href= "http://link"><em>Gratitude Works!</em></a></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> He tells us:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“Think</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>about and then write down those aspects of your life that you are prone to take</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <strong><em>for granted</em></strong></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"><em>. Instead, take them</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <strong><em>as granted</em></strong></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"><em>.”</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> I just LOVE that distinction. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Ungrateful people tend to take things</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (and</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> people!)</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>for granted</em></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> For example, we take</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>for granted</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> all of the astonishing modern benefits that make our lives possible: like a warm house, a car, a smartphone, the Internet and all the other magical marvels of modern life.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Robert tells us we’d be wise to move from taking people and things FOR GRANTED to seeing them</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <strong>AS GRANTED</strong></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Let’s think about that for a moment longer.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> We can take the amazing people and goodness in our lives FOR GRANTED or</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <strong>AS GRANTED</strong></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> It may not seem like a big deal, but it’s a REALLY big distinction. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Science says: We’d be wise to remember that NONE of it is guaranteed. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Making the shift to see that it’s ALL one big GIFT is at the heart of gratitude. In fact, it’s so important that we’re going to spend another moment on it tomorrow as we talk about the #1 obstacle to gratitude.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> For now…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Let’s think of three things we normally take for granted and see if we can shift to seeing them</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “as</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> granted.”</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Here are three things pop up immediately for me…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <strong>#1</strong></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">: The computer on which I’m typing this. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> It’s easy for me to take this for granted</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (and</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> get frustrated when it inevitably doesn’t work perfectly). But MY GOODNESS!!! It’s a MIRACLE. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> I can type on little black pieces of plastic and somehow</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (!)</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> create letters that somehow</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (!)</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> show up on the screen and on a website</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (Dropbox</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Paper) that I can edit and share with our team who can share it with you and with other Optimizers around the world. MIND BOGGLING. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> I hereby commit to, for this moment, seeing all of this AS GRANTED to me</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (via</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> countless people over countless iterations over countless generations…). Grateful wow.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <strong>#2</strong></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">: The house in which I’m typing this. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> As I looked up from the screen out my office window at the mountain I hike every morning I thought of how easy it is to take the fact that I live in a safe, climate controlled house FOR GRANTED. That’s crazy. I’m so blessed</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (by</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> so many people—including YOU) that it’s not even funny. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> I shall now, for this moment, see it AS GRANTED to me. Thank you.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <strong>#3</strong></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">: The bottle from which I’m drinking fresh water. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> I drink from a water bottle all day every day. Of course, it’s very easy to take that FOR GRANTED. But… Again… MY GOODNESS. That’s a miracle. Countless people around the world don’t have fresh water</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (gah)</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> and ALL of us used to have to trek long distances to get our daily water</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (when</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> we could find it). </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> I hereby, for this moment, commit to seeing this gift AS GRANTED. And, for that I am grateful.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Of course, we can go on all day every day on this. And STILL barely scratch the surface of all the benefits we receive. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> THAT’S THE POINT.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> And, that’s Today’s +1.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> What three things can you shift from taking FOR GRANTED to AS GRANTED?</span></div> <div> </div> <ol class="listtype-number listindent1 list-number1" start="1"> <li><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> _________________________________________________________________________</span></li> <li><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> _________________________________________________________________________</span></li> <li><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> _________________________________________________________________________</span></li> </ol>

 In our last couple +1s, we talked about the science of gratitude and explored some tips on Robert Emmons’ #1 practice: Gratitude Journaling.   Today I want to chat about one of the distinctions I most loved from his book Gratitude Works!   He tells us: “Think about and then write down those aspects of your life that you are prone to take for granted. Instead, take them as granted.”   I just LOVE that distinction.    Ungrateful people tend to take things (and people!) for granted.    For example, we take for granted all of the astonishing modern benefits that make our lives possible: like a warm house, a car, a smartphone, the Internet and all the other magical marvels of modern life.   Robert tells us we’d be wise to move from taking people and things FOR GRANTED to seeing them AS GRANTED.   Let’s think about that for a moment longer.   We can take the amazing people and goodness in our lives FOR GRANTED or AS GRANTED.    It may not seem like a big deal, but it’s a REALLY big distinction.    Science says: We’d be wise to remember that NONE of it is guaranteed.    Making the shift to see that it’s ALL one big GIFT is at the heart of gratitude. In fact, it’s so important that we’re going to spend another moment on it tomorrow as we talk about the #1 obstacle to gratitude.   For now…   Let’s think of three things we normally take for granted and see if we can shift to seeing them “as granted.”   Here are three things pop up immediately for me…   #1: The computer on which I’m typing this.    It’s easy for me to take this for granted (and get frustrated when it inevitably doesn’t work perfectly). But MY GOODNESS!!! It’s a MIRACLE.    I can type on little black pieces of plastic and somehow (!) create letters that somehow (!) show up on the screen and on a website (Dropbox Paper) that I can edit and share with our team who can share it with you and with other Optimizers around the world. MIND BOGGLING.    I hereby commit to, for this moment, seeing all of this AS GRANTED to me (via countless people over countless iterations over countless generations…). Grateful wow.   #2: The house in which I’m typing this.    As I looked up from the screen out my office window at the mountain I hike every morning I thought of how easy it is to take the fact that I live in a safe, climate controlled house FOR GRANTED. That’s crazy. I’m so blessed (by so many people—including YOU) that it’s not even funny.    I shall now, for this moment, see it AS GRANTED to me. Thank you.   #3: The bottle from which I’m drinking fresh water.    I drink from a water bottle all day every day. Of course, it’s very easy to take that FOR GRANTED. But… Again… MY GOODNESS. That’s a miracle. Countless people around the world don’t have fresh water (gah) and ALL of us used to have to trek long distances to get our daily water (when we could find it).    I hereby, for this moment, commit to seeing this gift AS GRANTED. And, for that I am grateful.   Of course, we can go on all day every day on this. And STILL barely scratch the surface of all the benefits we receive.    THAT’S THE POINT.   And, that’s Today’s +1.   What three things can you shift from taking FOR GRANTED to AS GRANTED?   _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 

+1: #1070 Taking Things FOR GRANTED vs. AS GRANTED

<p><span data-sheets-value= "{"1":2,"2":"Alzheimer’s. Even just thinking about that dreaded disease freaks you out a bit, eh? Over 5 million people in the US alone have Alzheimer’s. 1 in 9 people over 65. We’re told that there’s little we can do to prevent it and even less (make that: nothing) we can do to reverse it. Well... What if we could put an End to Alzheimer’s? In his great book, The End of Alzheimers, and in this conversation, Dale Bredeson, MD shares how Alzheimer’s disease can be prevented, and in many cases its associated decline can be reversed. "}" data-sheets-userformat= "{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":3,"12":0}"> Alzheimer’s. Even just thinking about that dreaded disease freaks you out a bit, eh? Over 5 million people in the US alone have Alzheimer’s. 1 in 9 people over 65. We’re told that there’s little we can do to prevent it and even less (make that: nothing) we can do to reverse it. Well... What if we could put an End to Alzheimer’s? In his great book, The End of Alzheimers, and in this conversation, Dale Bredeson, MD shares how Alzheimer’s disease can be prevented, and in many cases its associated decline can be reversed.</span></p>

 Alzheimer’s. Even just thinking about that dreaded disease freaks you out a bit, eh? Over 5 million people in the US alone have Alzheimer’s. 1 in 9 people over 65. We’re told that there’s little we can do to prevent it and even less (make that: nothing) we can do to reverse it. Well... What if we could put an End to Alzheimer’s? In his great book, The End of Alzheimers, and in this conversation, Dale Bredeson, MD shares how Alzheimer’s disease can be prevented, and in many cases its associated decline can be reversed.

Optimize Interview: The End of Alzheimers with Dr. Dale Bredesen

<div><span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> In our last +1, we talked about how to sidestep depression and anxiety. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> I still can’t believe that scientists have identified a threshold for our step counts under which we make ourselves more vulnerable for anxiety and depression.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> As Kelly McGonigal tells us in</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>The Joy of Movement</em></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“The</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>average daily step count required to induce feelings of anxiety and depression and decrease satisfaction with life is 5,649. The typical American takes 4,774 steps per day. Across the globe, the average is 4,961.”</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Right before those step count thresholds, she tells us:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“Other</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>experiments in the U.S. and UK have forced moderately active adults to become sedentary for a period of time, only to watch their well-being wither. Regular exercisers who replace physical activity with a sedentary activity for two weeks become more anxious, tired, and hostile. When adults are randomly assigned to reduce their daily step count, 88 percent become more depressed. Within one week of becoming more sedentary, they report a 31 percent decline in life satisfaction.”</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Those stats are nuts as well.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Take a regular exerciser, force them to become more sedentary and VOILA! </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Their</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “well-being</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> withers.”</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> 88%</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (EIGHTY-EIGHT</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> PERCENT!!!) become more depressed. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Within ONE WEEK of becoming more sedentary, they report a 31%</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (!!!)</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> decline in life satisfaction.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Kinda makes you want to move, eh?</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> It’s funny, because, having been a non-exercising and much more</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “anxious,</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> tired, hostile and depressed” version of myself, I’ve often jokingly said that you couldn’t PAY me to NOT exercise. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> As it turns out, the researchers conducting studies like that often ran into challenges finding people willing to not exercise!</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (Apparently,</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> I’m not alone.)</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> So... One more time. Back to you. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> How can you move a little more?</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> TODAY!!!</span></div>

 In our last +1, we talked about how to sidestep depression and anxiety.    I still can’t believe that scientists have identified a threshold for our step counts under which we make ourselves more vulnerable for anxiety and depression.   As Kelly McGonigal tells us in The Joy of Movement: “The average daily step count required to induce feelings of anxiety and depression and decrease satisfaction with life is 5,649. The typical American takes 4,774 steps per day. Across the globe, the average is 4,961.”   Right before those step count thresholds, she tells us: “Other experiments in the U.S. and UK have forced moderately active adults to become sedentary for a period of time, only to watch their well-being wither. Regular exercisers who replace physical activity with a sedentary activity for two weeks become more anxious, tired, and hostile. When adults are randomly assigned to reduce their daily step count, 88 percent become more depressed. Within one week of becoming more sedentary, they report a 31 percent decline in life satisfaction.”   Those stats are nuts as well.   Take a regular exerciser, force them to become more sedentary and VOILA!    Their “well-being withers.”   88% (EIGHTY-EIGHT PERCENT!!!) become more depressed.    Within ONE WEEK of becoming more sedentary, they report a 31% (!!!) decline in life satisfaction.   Kinda makes you want to move, eh?   It’s funny, because, having been a non-exercising and much more “anxious, tired, hostile and depressed” version of myself, I’ve often jokingly said that you couldn’t PAY me to NOT exercise.    As it turns out, the researchers conducting studies like that often ran into challenges finding people willing to not exercise! (Apparently, I’m not alone.)   So... One more time. Back to you.    How can you move a little more?   TODAY!!!

+1: #1065 A Quick Ticket to Ick

<div><span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> In our last +1, we left Zeno the leopard gecko in his terrarium and hung out with Zeno the founder of Stoicism.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> As we discussed, Zeno was a wealthy merchant who arrived in Athens via shipwreck, discovered philosophy and then told his students that</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“he</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>had come to value wisdom more than wealth or reputation.” </em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> He valued wisdom so much that he used to say:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“My</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>most profitable journey began on the day I was shipwrecked and lost my entire fortune.” </em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Today I want to talk about another Stoic practice we can use to get a firm grip on reality so we can alchemize our</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>apparent</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> misfortune into our greatest fortune.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Stepping back for a moment, let’s remind ourselves of the fact that the Stoics took the whole idea of living with wisdom VERY seriously.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> They were ALL IN on playing the eudaimonia game and believed that living with virtue was THE means by which to win that game. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Therefore…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> When a</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “disaster”</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> struck, they stepped back</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (right</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> there in between stimulus and response) and asked themselves,</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “What</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> virtue can I put to work on this challenge?”</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Perhaps a little Wisdom to remind myself that setbacks are an inherent part of life?</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Perhaps a little Self-Mastery to actually practice my philosophy in the moment it matters?</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Perhaps a little Courage to step forward into growth and do needs to get done whether I feel like it or not?</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Or, perhaps I can practice the ultimate virtue of Love and bring kindness and presence and magnanimity to the moment?</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> That’s Today’s +1.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Facing any challenges?</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> What =Virtue(s) can YOU apply to those challenges?</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Let’s move from Theory to Practice en route to Mastery. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> TODAY!!!</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> +1. +1. +1. </span></div>

 In our last +1, we left Zeno the leopard gecko in his terrarium and hung out with Zeno the founder of Stoicism.   As we discussed, Zeno was a wealthy merchant who arrived in Athens via shipwreck, discovered philosophy and then told his students that “he had come to value wisdom more than wealth or reputation.”    He valued wisdom so much that he used to say: “My most profitable journey began on the day I was shipwrecked and lost my entire fortune.”    Today I want to talk about another Stoic practice we can use to get a firm grip on reality so we can alchemize our apparent misfortune into our greatest fortune.   Stepping back for a moment, let’s remind ourselves of the fact that the Stoics took the whole idea of living with wisdom VERY seriously.   They were ALL IN on playing the eudaimonia game and believed that living with virtue was THE means by which to win that game.    Therefore…   When a “disaster” struck, they stepped back (right there in between stimulus and response) and asked themselves, “What virtue can I put to work on this challenge?”   Perhaps a little Wisdom to remind myself that setbacks are an inherent part of life?   Perhaps a little Self-Mastery to actually practice my philosophy in the moment it matters?   Perhaps a little Courage to step forward into growth and do needs to get done whether I feel like it or not?   Or, perhaps I can practice the ultimate virtue of Love and bring kindness and presence and magnanimity to the moment?   That’s Today’s +1.   Facing any challenges?   What =Virtue(s) can YOU apply to those challenges?   Let’s move from Theory to Practice en route to Mastery.    TODAY!!!   +1. +1. +1. 

+1: #1060 Facing a Challenge?

<p><span data-sheets-value= "{"1":2,"2":"The Alter Ego Effect. This is one of the most fun and compelling and inspiring books I’ve read in awhile. I REALLY (!!!) enjoyed reading it, had a ton of fun constructing and playing with some potential Alter Egos and highly recommend it. I also really enjoyed how high-performance coach and mental game strategist Todd Herman describes the science behind the power of “secret identities” to transform our lives and I loved the parallels between his perspective and our Big 3 Identities > Virtues > Behaviors model. Big Ideas we explore include Superman + Clark Kent (who's who?), activating your Heroic Self (the science of), motivation and emotion (share a common Latin root), virtues as super powers (more on the science of), and Crossing the Threshold (Today the day?)."}" data-sheets-userformat= "{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":3,"12":0}"> The Alter Ego Effect. This is one of the most fun and compelling and inspiring books I’ve read in a while. I REALLY (!!!) enjoyed reading it, had a ton of fun constructing and playing with some potential Alter Egos and highly recommend it. I also really enjoyed how high-performance coach and mental game strategist Todd Herman describes the science behind the power of “secret identities” to transform our lives and I loved the parallels between his perspective and our Big 3 Identities Virtues Behaviors model. Big Ideas we explore include Superman + Clark Kent (who's who?), activating your Heroic Self (the science of), motivation and emotion (share a common Latin root), virtues as superpowers (more on the science of), and Crossing the Threshold (Today the day?).</span></p>

 Virtues > Behaviors model. Big Ideas we explore include Superman + Clark Kent (who's who?), activating your Heroic Self (the science of), motivation and emotion (share a common Latin root), virtues as super powers (more on the science of), and Crossing the Threshold (Today the day?)."}" data-sheets-userformat= "{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":3,"12":0}"> The Alter Ego Effect. This is one of the most fun and compelling and inspiring books I’ve read in a while. I REALLY (!!!) enjoyed reading it, had a ton of fun constructing and playing with some potential Alter Egos and highly recommend it. I also really enjoyed how high-performance coach and mental game strategist Todd Herman describes the science behind the power of “secret identities” to transform our lives and I loved the parallels between his perspective and our Big 3 Identities Virtues Behaviors model. Big Ideas we explore include Superman + Clark Kent (who's who?), activating your Heroic Self (the science of), motivation and emotion (share a common Latin root), virtues as superpowers (more on the science of), and Crossing the Threshold (Today the day?).

The Alter Ego Effect with Todd Herman

<div><span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> In our last couple +1s, we’ve been hanging out with Emerson, playing the</span> <span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “I</span> <span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Love You!” game and taking a quick look at the story of our world.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Today we’re going to spend a little more time with Emerson and history.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> First: Quick aside.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> At the Optimize Coach graduation weekend, it was amazing how many of our Coaches came up to Alexandra and me and told us how much THEIR KIDS loved seeing Emerson in the +1s.</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (I</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> actually got misty typing that.)</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> They told us that the +1s with him were a great way to share the wisdom with their kids and that their kids looked forward to more +1s with the little philosopher.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> So… Here we are.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Now…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Back to</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>The Story of the World: Volume 2: From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the Renaissance.</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> After the fall of Rome, Western Europe entered what is known as the</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “middle</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> ages” or the</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “dark</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> ages.” Then there was a</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “rebirth”</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> or renewed interest in ancient ideals that fueled the Renaissance.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> As you know, a key player in the Renaissance was a guy named Galileo.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> (In addition to his creation of a super-powerful telescope that let him view the moons of Jupiter that strengthened his belief in Copernicus’s theory that Earth revolved around the sun, did you know that Galileo also invented the thermometer? Might want to give ol’ G a virtual fistbump of gratitude every time you check the temperature Today!</span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">)</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Which leads us to page 339 of</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>The Story of the World Volume II</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> and to the point of Today’s +1.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Here’s the passage:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“Galileo</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>was one of the first modern scientists, because he used the experimental method to find out how the world worked. Rather than trying to decide whether or not his ideas lined up with philosophy, Galileo made theories about the world and then tested them through doing experiments.</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lsquo"> <em>‘Measure</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>what is measurable,’ he once said,</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lsquo"> <em>‘and</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>if something cannot be measured, figure out how it</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <strong><em>can</em></strong></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>be.’”</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Now… </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> I LOVE</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (!)</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> the idea of running Optimizing experiments</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (but</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> only all day every day)</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (</span><span class= "thread-999436459847896623677253 attrcomment attrcommentfirst thread-999436459847896623677253-first author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"><span class="comment-extra-inner-span">N</span></span> <span class= "thread-999436459847896623677253 attrcomment author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <span class="comment-extra-inner-span">= 1!</span></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">), but it’s that last part that got me to fold the page over.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> “</span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"><em>Measure what is measurable.” …</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“And</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>if something cannot be measured, figure out how it</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <strong><em>can</em></strong></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>be.’”</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> When I read that, I immediately thought of virtue. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> If we believe all the ancient wisdom traditions</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (and</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> modern science!), virtue is THE #1 thing that’s driving our sense of flourishing and well-being.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> But…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Are we</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>measuring</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> it?</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> And…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>How</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> do we measure it? </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Hmmm…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Of course, there are an infinite number of ways to attempt to measure virtue, but I think the most important thing to do is to simply step back long enough from the hustle and bustle of daily living and all the</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “time</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> management” we do and think about</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “</span><span class= "thread-869730531753226910462758 attrcomment attrcommentfirst thread-869730531753226910462758-first author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"><span class="comment-extra-inner-span">virtue</span></span> <span class= "thread-869730531753226910462758 attrcomment author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <span class="comment-extra-inner-span">management”</span></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> long enough to appreciate just how important it is.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Which is why we encourage you</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (and</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>require</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> our Coaches!) to reflect on your virtues EVERY SINGLE MORNING—identifying who you are at your best, articulating the virtues THAT version of you embodies, and then committing to BEING that Optimus-best version of yourself TODAY.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Then, for the super-serious-Optimizing scientists among us, we check in at the end of the day</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (</span><span class= "thread-894348090925851077109366 attrcomment attrcommentfirst thread-894348090925851077109366-first author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"><span class="comment-extra-inner-span">channeling</span></span> <span class= "thread-894348090925851077109366 attrcomment author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <span class="comment-extra-inner-span">our inner Pythagoras</span></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">) to see how we did so we can get a little better tomorrow.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> That’s Today’s +1.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Virtue.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Let’s measure it.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> TODAY.</span></div>

 In our last couple +1s, we’ve been hanging out with Emerson, playing the “I Love You!” game and taking a quick look at the story of our world.   Today we’re going to spend a little more time with Emerson and history.   First: Quick aside.   At the Optimize Coach graduation weekend, it was amazing how many of our Coaches came up to Alexandra and me and told us how much THEIR KIDS loved seeing Emerson in the +1s. (I actually got misty typing that.)   They told us that the +1s with him were a great way to share the wisdom with their kids and that their kids looked forward to more +1s with the little philosopher.   So… Here we are.   Now…   Back to The Story of the World: Volume 2: From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the Renaissance.   After the fall of Rome, Western Europe entered what is known as the “middle ages” or the “dark ages.” Then there was a “rebirth” or renewed interest in ancient ideals that fueled the Renaissance.   As you know, a key player in the Renaissance was a guy named Galileo.   (In addition to his creation of a super-powerful telescope that let him view the moons of Jupiter that strengthened his belief in Copernicus’s theory that Earth revolved around the sun, did you know that Galileo also invented the thermometer? Might want to give ol’ G a virtual fistbump of gratitude every time you check the temperature Today!)   Which leads us to page 339 of The Story of the World Volume II and to the point of Today’s +1.   Here’s the passage: “Galileo was one of the first modern scientists, because he used the experimental method to find out how the world worked. Rather than trying to decide whether or not his ideas lined up with philosophy, Galileo made theories about the world and then tested them through doing experiments. ‘Measure what is measurable,’ he once said, ‘and if something cannot be measured, figure out how it can be.’”   Now…    I LOVE (!) the idea of running Optimizing experiments (but only all day every day) (N = 1!), but it’s that last part that got me to fold the page over.   “Measure what is measurable.” … “And if something cannot be measured, figure out how it can be.’”   When I read that, I immediately thought of virtue.    If we believe all the ancient wisdom traditions (and modern science!), virtue is THE #1 thing that’s driving our sense of flourishing and well-being.   But…   Are we measuring it?   And…   How do we measure it?    Hmmm…   Of course, there are an infinite number of ways to attempt to measure virtue, but I think the most important thing to do is to simply step back long enough from the hustle and bustle of daily living and all the “time management” we do and think about “virtue management” long enough to appreciate just how important it is.   Which is why we encourage you (and require our Coaches!) to reflect on your virtues EVERY SINGLE MORNING—identifying who you are at your best, articulating the virtues THAT version of you embodies, and then committing to BEING that Optimus-best version of yourself TODAY.   Then, for the super-serious-Optimizing scientists among us, we check in at the end of the day (channeling our inner Pythagoras) to see how we did so we can get a little better tomorrow.   That’s Today’s +1.   Virtue.   Let’s measure it.   TODAY.

+1: #1050 Galileo on Optimizing

<div><span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> In our last +1, we had fun with the ultimate riddles of life—from skunks and giraffes to watches and pearls. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> And… The answer to pretty much all of life’s riddles?</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Love.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> After Emerson gave me that answer to the hero-virtue riddle, we went to visit the ladies in the bath to tell mommy about his answer. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Which, of course, led to a whole</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lsquo"> ‘nother</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> round of riddles. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Today we’re going to talk about the riddle I got from Ellen Langer—the</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “mother</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> of mindfulness” research and the creator of the</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “psychology</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> of possibility.”</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> In our interview, she asked me this little riddle…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Ellen:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “What’s</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> 1 + 1?”</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> … Before we carry on, whaddya think? What’s 1 + 1? …</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Got it? Awesome. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Now, back to the show…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Ellen:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “What’s</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> 1 + 1?”</span></div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Me:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “Uhhh…”</span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> (The quick look inside my head in that moment:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “I</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> know the answer can’t be 2 but…”</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “Hmmmm…”</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Insert thought from Part X:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “Well!</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> At least we’re filming this so I’ll look ridiculous!” Quick reply by Optimus:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “That</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> wasn’t helpful Part X. Just have fun and answer the question, B.” ← Yes, all of that happened in the span of a couple seconds. lol) </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Me:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “Uhh…</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> 2?”</span></div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Ellen:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-quot"> "Nope.</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> The right answer is</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lsquo"> ‘It</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> depends.’”</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Then Ellen</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (in</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> full Professor Langer mode) proceeded to school me on the importance of mindfully approaching life and its challenges.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> If you’re adding two of the Arabic numeral</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “1”s</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> together, she explained, the answer is 2.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> But…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> If you’re putting two pieces of gum together, the answer is 1. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> And, as we discussed in the Joov-light powered bathroom the other night, if you’re putting two</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “1”s</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> right next to each other, the answer is</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> “11.”</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Put a sperm and an egg together and you get one baby</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (or</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> maybe two!).</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> You get the idea…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> And…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> That’s Today’s +1.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> If you feel so inspired, have fun riddling your friends and family as we remember to approach life a little more mindfully.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Today.</span></div>

 In our last +1, we had fun with the ultimate riddles of life—from skunks and giraffes to watches and pearls.    And… The answer to pretty much all of life’s riddles?   Love.   After Emerson gave me that answer to the hero-virtue riddle, we went to visit the ladies in the bath to tell mommy about his answer.    Which, of course, led to a whole ‘nother round of riddles.    Today we’re going to talk about the riddle I got from Ellen Langer—the “mother of mindfulness” research and the creator of the “psychology of possibility.”   In our interview, she asked me this little riddle…   Ellen: “What’s 1 + 1?”   … Before we carry on, whaddya think? What’s 1 + 1? …   Got it? Awesome.    Now, back to the show…   Ellen: “What’s 1 + 1?” Me: “Uhhh…”    (The quick look inside my head in that moment: “I know the answer can’t be 2 but…” “Hmmmm…” Insert thought from Part X: “Well! At least we’re filming this so I’ll look ridiculous!” Quick reply by Optimus: “That wasn’t helpful Part X. Just have fun and answer the question, B.” ← Yes, all of that happened in the span of a couple seconds. lol)    Me: “Uhh… 2?” Ellen: "Nope. The right answer is ‘It depends.’”   Then Ellen (in full Professor Langer mode) proceeded to school me on the importance of mindfully approaching life and its challenges.   If you’re adding two of the Arabic numeral “1”s together, she explained, the answer is 2.   But…   If you’re putting two pieces of gum together, the answer is 1.    And, as we discussed in the Joov-light powered bathroom the other night, if you’re putting two “1”s right next to each other, the answer is “11.” Put a sperm and an egg together and you get one baby (or maybe two!).   You get the idea…   And…   That’s Today’s +1.   If you feel so inspired, have fun riddling your friends and family as we remember to approach life a little more mindfully.   Today.

+1: #1045 What’s 1 + 1?

<p><span data-sheets-value= "{"1":2,"2":"Irresistible. That’s the perfect word to describe the growing array of addictive technologies that are capturing so much of our attention these days. And, it’s the perfect name for Adam Alter's latest book. Alter is an associate professor of marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business, and a leading expert on, as the sub-title suggests, “The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked.” In this conversation, we explore how to create a healthier relationship with our technology so . we can Optimize our lives and actualize our potential."}" data-sheets-userformat= "{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":3,"12":0}"> Irresistible. That’s the perfect word to describe the growing array of addictive technologies that are capturing so much of our attention these days. And, it’s the perfect name for Adam Alter's latest book. Alter is an associate professor of marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business, and a leading expert on, as the sub-title suggests, “The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked.” In this conversation, we explore how to create a healthier relationship with our technology so . we can Optimize our lives and actualize our potential.</span></p>

Optimize Interview: Irresistible with Adam Alter

<p>Ellen Langer is a professor of psychology at Harvard and one of the world's leading experts on the science of wellbeing, and what she refers to as the "psychology of possibility." Dr. Langer was first female professor to gain tenure in the Psychology Department at Harvard University, and is the the author of eleven books--including Mindfulness, The Power of Mindful Learning, and her Counterclockwise--and more than two hundred research articles. She has been described as the “mother of mindfulness” and through her work, Dr. Langer challenges us to overcome our mindless patterns, let go of false limits, focus on the process and notice all the wonders present in our lives.</p>

Ellen Langer is a professor of psychology at Harvard and one of the world's leading experts on the science of wellbeing, and what she refers to as the "psychology of possibility." Dr. Langer was first female professor to gain tenure in the Psychology Department at Harvard University, and is the the author of eleven books--including Mindfulness, The Power of Mindful Learning, and her Counterclockwise--and more than two hundred research articles. She has been described as the “mother of mindfulness” and through her work, Dr. Langer challenges us to overcome our mindless patterns, let go of false limits, focus on the process and notice all the wonders present in our lives.

Optimize Interview: The Psychology of Possibility with Ellen Langer

<div><span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> In our last +1, we spent some time with John Maxwell and reflected on his wisdom on the pinnacle of leadership influence: Moral Authority.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Recall:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“Moral</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>authority is the recognition of a person’s leadership influence based on who they are more than the position they hold. It is attained by authentic living that has built trust and it is sustained by successful leadership endeavors. It is earned by a lifetime of consistency. Leaders can strive to earn moral authority by the way they live, but only others can grant them moral authority.”</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Today I want to talk about another little gem from his most recent book called</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>Leadershift</em></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> He tells us that Babe Ruth</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (apparently)</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> said:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“Yesterday’s</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>home run won’t win today’s game.”</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Isn’t that AWESOME?!</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>“Yesterday’s home run won’t win today’s game.”</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> That’s Today’s +1.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Yesterday’s home run?</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Well…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Congrats on rocking it yesterday but… </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> That epic performance is not going to win TODAY’s game.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> So…</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= "thread-771916152587779525615270 attrcomment attrcommentfirst thread-771916152587779525615270-first author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <span class="comment-extra-inner-span">Start again.</span></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"> (</span><span class= "thread-695242269812955108342325 attrcomment attrcommentfirst thread-695242269812955108342325-first author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lparen"><span class="comment-extra-inner-span">And</span></span> <span class= "thread-695242269812955108342325 attrcomment author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <span class="comment-extra-inner-span">again… And again…</span></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z">) </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= "thread-856892966081347601784815 attrcomment attrcommentfirst thread-856892966081347601784815-first author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <span class="comment-extra-inner-span">Build the chair. Light the fire.</span></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> TODAY.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> +1. +1. +1.</span></div>

 In our last +1, we spent some time with John Maxwell and reflected on his wisdom on the pinnacle of leadership influence: Moral Authority.   Recall: “Moral authority is the recognition of a person’s leadership influence based on who they are more than the position they hold. It is attained by authentic living that has built trust and it is sustained by successful leadership endeavors. It is earned by a lifetime of consistency. Leaders can strive to earn moral authority by the way they live, but only others can grant them moral authority.”   Today I want to talk about another little gem from his most recent book called Leadershift.   He tells us that Babe Ruth (apparently) said: “Yesterday’s home run won’t win today’s game.”   Isn’t that AWESOME?!   “Yesterday’s home run won’t win today’s game.”   That’s Today’s +1.   Yesterday’s home run?   Well…   Congrats on rocking it yesterday but…    That epic performance is not going to win TODAY’s game.   So…   Start again. (And again… And again…)    Build the chair. Light the fire.   TODAY.   +1. +1. +1.

+1: #1035 Yesterday’s Home Run

<div><span class= "author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> In our last +1, we talked about the research on the fact that</span> <span class= "attrlink url author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <a class="attrlink" href= "https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797614524581" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer nofollow noopener" data-target-href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797614524581"> <em>The Pen Is Mightier Than the Keyboard: Advantages of Longhand Over Laptop Note Taking</em></a></span><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"><em>.</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Today I want to talk about another way to make what we’re learning stick.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> We’re going to consult with Barbara Oakley on this one.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Barbara taught one of the most popular classes in history. Nearly 2 million people from 200 countries have taken her</span> <a href= "https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn"><span class= "attrlink url author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Coursera class called</span> <span class= "attrlink url author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>Learning How to Learn</em></span></a><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"><em>.</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> She also wrote a book on how to learn called</span> <span class= "attrlink url author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <a class="attrlink" href= "https://www.optimize.me/philosophers-notes/a-mind-for-numbers-barbara-oakley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-target-href="http://link"><em>A Mind for Numbers</em></a></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> where she tells us:</span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-ldquo"> <em>“The</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>legendary Charles Darwin would do much the same thing. When trying to explain a concept, he imagined someone had just walked into his study. He would put his pen down and try to explain the idea in the simplest terms. That helped him figure out how he would describe the concept in print. Along those lines, the website Reddit.com has a section called</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z h-lsquo"> <em>‘Explain</em></span> <span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>like I’m 5’ where anyone can make a post asking for a simple explanation of a complex topic.</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> <em>You may think you really have to understand something in order to explain it. But observe what happens when you are talking to other people about what you are studying. You’ll be surprised to see how often understanding arises as a consequence of attempts to explain to others and yourself, rather than the explanation arising out of your previous understanding. This is why teachers often say that the first time they ever really understood the material was when they had to teach it.”</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> That’s Today’s +1.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Want to master something?</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Explain it to someone.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> Like they’re 5.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90za3u8m0aj80z71zavz88zz65zcz69zz72zz77zyvpz86zz83zn2cz66zz88zz86zz79z"> TODAY.</span></div>

 In our last +1, we talked about the research on the fact that The Pen Is Mightier Than the Keyboard: Advantages of Longhand Over Laptop Note Taking.   Today I want to talk about another way to make what we’re learning stick.   We’re going to consult with Barbara Oakley on this one.   Barbara taught one of the most popular classes in history. Nearly 2 million people from 200 countries have taken her Coursera class called Learning How to Learn.   She also wrote a book on how to learn called A Mind for Numbers where she tells us: “The legendary Charles Darwin would do much the same thing. When trying to explain a concept, he imagined someone had just walked into his study. He would put his pen down and try to explain the idea in the simplest terms. That helped him figure out how he would describe the concept in print. Along those lines, the website Reddit.com has a section called ‘Explain like I’m 5’ where anyone can make a post asking for a simple explanation of a complex topic.   You may think you really have to understand something in order to explain it. But observe what happens when you are talking to other people about what you are studying. You’ll be surprised to see how often understanding arises as a consequence of attempts to explain to others and yourself, rather than the explanation arising out of your previous understanding. This is why teachers often say that the first time they ever really understood the material was when they had to teach it.”   That’s Today’s +1.   Want to master something?   Explain it to someone.   Like they’re 5.   TODAY.

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