Focus on the role of Visionary
Visionary (definition) - Thinking about or planning for the future with great imagination or wisdom
Dr. Paul Farmer
Changed how the world thought about healthcare for the poorest people
Social medicine - can’t just treat the person, you must treat the person’s environment
How to create your own role list
Why you must make a role list
Transitioning effectively between roles
Roles and crisis
Choosing future roles
Sharing my role list
Your roles are like a musician’s setlist
Create inspiring role titles
The power of identity in goalsetting
Roles and goals
Assessing your roles
Brainstorm your attributes for each role
Roles give you permission to spend time on things that are important to you
PDF: Role quadrant
Diorama, role energy, role transition, Atomic Habits - James Clear, mini-mission statements, project management
Jessica is a software engineer that's been working in the tech industry for 3 years - first starting at Microsoft working on OneNote, and now as a frontend developer at Doordash finding ways to help new restaurants get set up quickly with delivery solutions. Outside of work, she enjoys binging Netflix shows, staying active with sports and running, and making TikToks.
Phew! There's a lot in covered in today's episode. Hear how a wide range of stories in today's news related to the purpose of my self-development company. I took a raw approach today and that was to do the episode for myself! But in doing it for myself, I'm better to do it for YOU! And there's that addiction that I had to stare down.
0.52 Break-through in my journal
1.20 Confronting my addiction
2.54 Include bits of dialogue in your journal
4.50 Steph Curry award
5.35 Doing the podcast for me, for you
6.20 Meditation in the morning
7.00 Kelp forest and the imagination
7.35 Sandy Block, Master of Wine
9.20 Russia and China
10.20 Jerry Strong, actor - role transitions
11.20 Blue Mass at church
12.52 Hymn/tornado
13.30 Crawl, walk, run
15.20 Chanel's new CEO
16.40 Campbell Soup on the rise
17.15 Learned to be an astrophysicist on Youtube
17.50 Monolith demographic
19.05 Charles Morris, economist
20.15 Transition figure
21.15 My current role list
24.15 Bonbons and purpose
26.00 Global beliefs
27.20 Willy Wonka inspiration
27.40 National Film Registry
Go behind the scenes today for an exclusive look at an actual brainstorming session. Follow the wandering path of a big idea I had for my business so you can do the same! Discover how to ride the wave of your imagination and follow your inspiration wherever it decides to lead you.
You’re first idea - or first few ideas - may need not be the one you want (keep pushing through the process).
Never self-edit while brainstorming - all ideas are welcome - no matter how zany.
Spend as much time as needed for each idea and don’t be afraid to bounce between ideas.
Be open to seemingly unrelated thoughts - they may give your primary idea some structure and parameters.
Sometimes clarity comes out of chaos.
The more you feed your mind with inspiration in life, the more fuel you’ll have while .brainstorming. ie/ Learned this in the book I’m reading, oh - here’s a concept I heard in an interview last night, here’s an image from a movie I saw…
Dark thoughts just may have a place in your idea if you flip them.
Brainstorming is like a little kid dumping out her favorite toys on the carpet to select from.
Free yourself from time constraints (allow past, present & future considerations). Widen your playing field.
Problem/solution approach is a powerful brainstorming technique.
Open the floodgates for questions in your thinking. In fact, you’re mind moves so quickly - you may not even get a full question in your mind - you’ll skip to solutions!
Here are my notes for this podcast episode:
* Deep dive into an actual brainstorming session
* Start with one idea but the focus is completely different!
* Initial spark idea: driving by a big company building - what if I could tweet the CEO instead of wasting time with 100s of people beneath him/her in the organization chart, concentrated message
* Activities for kids and how some of them are run
* Support group focused on goals, mission, balance, and sharing would be much more beneficial to kids than many organized kids’ activities
* My company wouldn’t have a vested interest in my ego or success (ie/bringing home a championship)
* Focus would be interaction and fostering friendships, building one another up, be a model for what is possible!
* The kids’ benefits would be the primary goal not trophies and banners on my wall
* I won’t drain kids/families then toss them aside when they’re too old to give me more $
* I can be a positive force for ages 10-110!
* The core concept is the role starburst from center
* Weekly Support group feel
* Monthly/quarterly, annual - retreats?
Party/youth retreat feel, conference, uplifting - celebration, positive, Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within, solution-focused
Different groups for kids & adults, teen groups
Flow chart upon expressing interest:
Intro info/take-in, roles, goals, p-h-i, mini-mission statements/purpose, projects on your plate, planning system, accountability, journaling, accountability partners?, group projects?
MODELS:
Self-dev. support group
Ben Franklin group
Landmark immersive courses
Network of experts to refer clients to - main role categories (financial, relationships, mental health, tech,. MT, art Tx, family, entrepreneurial..), featured presenters/speakers?
Like a book club
Covey
Tony robbins
AA: Defined format!
Zoom support groups - meet regularly - open world-wide!!
Certifications for group facilitators
Mastermind format?
Workbook (like/AA that people can follow and fill-in their responses to assignments)
Have group format on a poster in the meeting room
Dark influences:
Scientology
NXIVM
Good! Dark side helps set parameters
Cult-like: Jim jones, dianetics (l. Ron Hubbard)
Hostel: bloodhound tattoos
Flip it for good!
Goal: Create a masterpiece life by blending and nurturing roles
Transition roles throughout day w/ intention and purpose
Focus on how decisions made by HATS are in alignment with the greater good of the customers (unlike Swarm that has kids pay hundreds for warmup outfit, uniform, outfits and thousands for travel)
Not forgetting the value of competition or the values of pursuing big goals like a championship
Group as a safe & positive Ice-breaker for kids
Allows introverts to shine, too - equanimity throughout the group’s format
Learn and apply Social skills & networking that lead to lifetime rewards and relationships
kids adopt a “be-of-service mentality” - ie/ Giving /receiving role category
U don’t have to know urself deeply or know what u want to do with ur life - but ur learning an approach that’ll get u there
Non-profit?
NITWITS:
How would the groups deal w/ toxic people?
Staffing and hires: keep bad apples away, deal with toxic people that may try to monopolize groups?
Maybe the HATS process and program itself could make for a good filter for bad apples - u have to prover u have done self-work to get hired!
Be transparent! - act w/a pure heart (up and down the company)
Which steps do I have to take as architect and designer of this self-development business? (Like E-myth)
Scott Snow is a productivity expert, speaker, podcaster, and life coach. He is the founder of Think Like a Musician, whose purpose is to help you learn the time management skills you need to be joyful, productive, & fulfilled in all areas of life. He teaches a unique and innovative approach to managing your crazy, busy life. It's a musician's approach to time management and work-life balance. Call 774-230-3928 now to customize a training for your organization or to inquire about coaching availability.
In today's episode, you'll hear how Sara Blakely built a billion dollar company from five thousand dollars cash. We'll explore thinking big, setting huge goals, and having a vision to carry you through challenges, even though, others may laugh at your idea. You'll hear creativity tips gleaned from the classic film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and we'll end with a goal challenge for you that will give your life direction and momentum.
Podcast Outline:
1:00 Sara Blakely, CEO, Spanx Goalsetting
Sara set a goal of having her company be worth $20 million dollars back in 2000. She recently sold the majority stake of her company for $1.2 billion dollars. She has a wonderfully unique and authentic presence in many of her television interviews. She’s quite an inspiration for any entrepreneur.
4:26 Learn from Successes Productivity Tip
You’ve been told to learn from your mistakes but can you learn from your successes, too? Absolutely! Here are four questions you can ask after each success to foster more and more successes in your life.
5:16 Famous Pep Talk
Journey’s mega-hit, Don’t Stop Believing, got its start as a pep talk from father to son. Hear the fascinating story of how this 80s Rochelles anthem was created.
7:18 Elizabeth Holmes - Theranos, CEO
Elizabeth Holmes, CEO of Theranos, showed immense promise. So much so that she received hundreds of millions of investment money to build her company.
8:49 Willy Wonka Vision and Creativity
You’ll hear many examples of creativity and inspiration from this segment on Willy Wonka. Maybe you’ll be inspired to hang up a golden ticket in your work area to keep you on tract with your vision for your life.
15:49 Roles & Goals Self-Development Challenge
Here’s a challenge that will help you gain clarity and direction to your busy life. Identify your 15-20 roles. There are 4 types of roles: mind/body/spirit, giving/receiving, personal & professional. And for each role you’re invited to brainstorm a few goals for each role.
There are 5 types of goals:
Action - ex/ I meditate for 20 minutes
I Am / I Have - ex/ I’m a world-class problem solver
Deadline - By 12/31, I’m scuba certified
Skys-the-Limit - ex/ I took a ride in Air Force One and went in the presidential motorcade
Combo -
ex/
I’m a professional speaker ((I Am / I Have)
I make 20 phone calls to book speaking gigs
By 4/1, I presented at the AMTA national conference
Referenced links:
Sara Blakely: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SCthQ226hM
Game of Thrones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXpHvhjUzAI&t=295s
Scott Snow is a productivity expert, speaker, podcaster, and life coach. He is the founder of Think Like a Musician, whose purpose is to help you learn the time management skills you need to be joyful, productive, & fulfilled in all areas of life. He teaches a unique and innovative approach to managing your crazy, busy life. It's a musician's approach to time management and work-life balance. Call 774-230-3928 now to customize a training for your organization or to inquire about coaching availability.
Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur and do you have the skills you need to grow your business? In today's episode, you'll learn many tips for building your business. Marie Leslie, business consultant, for her company, Small Business Simplifier, will give you unique insights into growing your company and serving the people you’re meant to serve.
You'll learn the following productivity tips and business lessons:
* How to know if you're an entrepreneur at heart
* How Marie grew her Twitter account to over 20,000 followers
* Incorporating affiliates into your business
* Learn if you are a broadcaster or communicator? (Hint: only one will build your business)
* Essential books about entrepreneurship
* Journaling as an essential tool for your business and for the vision for your company
* Goalsetting and prioritization
Listen to the podcast:
Podcast Outline:
1:40 Small Business Simplifier
7:30 Productivity Skills
10:15 Social Media Tips
15:25 Getting Clients
17:00 Recommended Entrepreneurial Books
18:30 Tik Tok and Teen Entrepreneurship
24:18 Benefits of Journaling
25:30 Affiliates
27:00 How Often to Post on Social Media
28:25 Triberr
29:45 Messaging and Marketing for Your Business
30:45 Selecting Your Target Audience
33:50 How to be More Fulfilled at Work and Home
Marie Leslie's Book Recommendations:
Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days - Chris Guillebeau
The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future - Chris Guillebeau
The Money Tree: A Story About Finding Your Fortune in Your Backyard - Chris Guillebeau
Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine - Mike Michalowicz
E-myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It - Michael E. Gerber
Related links:
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Scott Snow is a productivity expert, speaker, podcaster, and life coach. He is the founder of Think Like a Musician, whose purpose is to help you learn the time management skills you need to be joyful, productive, & fulfilled in all areas of life. He teaches a unique and innovative approach to managing your crazy, busy life. It's a musician's approach to time management and work-life balance. Call 774-230-3928 now to customize a training for your organization or to inquire about coaching availability.
Do you want to be a peak performer at work and in all the roles you play? Let's start with the fascinating quarterback of the Buffalo Bills, Josh Allen. He focuses on extremely detailed issues of the mechanics of his movements with his coach. He excels at distilling large amounts of information into essential shards. Josh says there are two types of players in the NFL: those who figure it out and those who get figured out.
One curious tool for becoming more productive is to DO NOTHING! Your body and mind need ample time for clean up and restoration. Neuroscience research confirms that we need to take mental breaks. Also, activities that allow for us to meander in our thoughts are helpful. Italians call it "dolce far niente" - the sweetness of doing nothing!
One pundit said President Biden's presidency will be as transformational to the extent that he transforms himself. All politics aside, I love this idea of working on yourself first.
Satoko Fujii is a talented composer with some fascinating ideas about peak performance. She approached composition as the discovery of music that already exists. She knows it doesn't pay to be a copycat of someone else. If you can't be authentic, nobody has a reason for buying your record.
The new book, "Two Beats Ahead: What Musical Minds Teach Us About Innovation" by Panos Panay and R. Michael Hendrix looks amazing. It shows how legendary musicians have demonstrated innovation throughout their careers - including David Bowie, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Justin Timberlake. One takeaway is the value of establishing the right environment for key players to perform well. Managers should control the environment, not people.
Here's the Projects-at-a-Glance tool I mentioned in today's podcast.
Podcast Outline:
1:18 NFL and Performance
4:00 Do Nothing!
4:54 Transformation
5:50 Japanese Composer
7:20 Two Beats Ahead book
9:40 Share Your Deadlines
Scott Snow is a productivity expert, speaker, podcaster, and life coach. He is the founder of Think Like a Musician, whose purpose is to help you learn the time management skills you need to be joyful, productive, & fulfilled in all areas of life. He teaches a unique and innovative approach to managing your crazy, busy life. It's a musician's approach to time management and work-life balance. Call 774-230-3928 now to customize a training for your organization or to inquire about coaching availability.
Journaling is one of the greatest habits you will ever have. It will supercharge your creativity, help you to slow down and reflect more, and it's a way to sharpen your leadership skills. A journal will improve your decision-making, writing, and problem solving skills.
When journaling, always strive to delve one more level deeper. If you're writing about a fishing trip, what specifically happened during the event? What were your observations after-the-fact?
Lara Zielin, life coach and author, has a unique program for journaling called "Author Your Life." You make yourself the hero of your own story and speak about yourself in the third person. Allow yourself permission to unleash your imagination in your journal. Zieder suggests beginning with a simple assignment: describe yourself as the hero having an ideal day and incorporate all of the five sense: sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste.
Happy Unbirthday! In Lewis Carroll's classic tale, Alice in Wonderland, The Mad Hatter asks why we should only celebrate our birthdays since it's only one day a year. What about the other 364 days - the unbirthdays should be celebrated, too!
Use your journal to celebrate the small things each day. This will help you counteract "negativity bias" - a principle saying our brains focus on the negative five times as much as the positive. So, for every negative emotion, we need to explore five positive ones to even out the feelings!
Gertrude Stein, famous author, had a flash of insight while listening to her poodle lap water. She learned the difference between sentences and paragraphs is paragraphs are emotional and sentences are not. Wait...I need to think about this a while. And how she thought of that by hearing a dog drinking I'll never know.
A study from Harvard said that people who spent 15 minutes reflecting on the lessons they learned each day performed 23% better than those who didn't.
Women who wrote down three positive events (work or non-work-related) each day scored seven years younger on physical-functioning questionnaires than those who didn't. It's vital to include the WHY in addition to the what of the positive event. For example, My boss complemented my work because he knows how hard I worked on it - (Academy of Management Journal, 2013).
You should be fulfilled by your job but your job shouldn't make up your whole identity. You have many other roles that make it up.
Kaizen is the process of continuous improvement.
Here's the Time Tracker Self-Assessment Tool so you can see where you're spending your time.
Podcast Outline:
1:00 Journaling and its Benefits
6:20 Lara Zielen's Author Your Life
8:30 Happy Unbirthday!
9:50 Gertrude Stein's Breakthrough
11:00 Harvard Study
13:00 Kaizen and Continuous Improvement
15:00 Think In Images
Scott Snow is a productivity expert, speaker, podcaster, and life coach. He is the founder of Think Like a Musician, whose purpose is to help you learn the time management skills you need to be joyful, productive, & fulfilled in all areas of life. He teaches a unique and innovative approach to managing your crazy, busy life. It's a musician's approach to time management and work-life balance. Call 774-230-3928 now to customize a training for your organization or to inquire about coaching availability.
What's your next big thing? Let's face it - if you're not planning for what you want to become, then you're planning to remain the same. We all need to assume future roles right now and begin taking daily actions towards them.
"When you assume future roles today, you begin to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be."
Tina Turner wills herself into her role and character of Tina Turner. Born Anna Mae Bullock, she looks into a mirror backstage before performing and begins speaking to herself in the third person - "Here she comes..." she chants.
Here's an exercise to help you conjure each role you play. It's called Around the World. Sit down and close your eyes to calm your mind. GO through each of your 15-20 roles one at a time and observe the thoughts that come up for each. You may think of a to-do list, improve your vision for that role, or just be in the role. Ask: what do I need to do or think to be at my best in this role?
We all have roles we'd like to become. Carols Powell, a shoe salesman, is passionate about perfume. So, he started a Youtube channel and discusses his love for all things perfume. Think of herby the Elf in Rudoplh the Red-Nosed Reindeer. He was an elf that yearned to be a dentist. What are you yearning to become? Begin moving towards it now!
Steven van Zandt, guitarist for the Bruce Springsteen band, admitted he did 100 different projects in the 90s but they weren't related to any one purpose. He vowed never to do the again. He has an umbrella company, Renegade Nation, and within it he runs many business all related to his passions. When asked about all of the roles he plays, he said, "the effect of wearing all these hats is that they strengthen each other - I'm constantly moving from thing to thing and come back fresh." So great!!
One benefit of having mentors is the you get advice you'd never think of! You need a sounding board of mentors in every area of your life. You want to have people with different strengths than you.
In the classic entrepreneurial book, The E-myth Revisited, by Michael Gerber, he gives a beautiful exercise to do in order to discover your "primary aim" (purpose of your life): imagine you're observing the wake of your funeral. As your visitors are sitting around you as you're in your coffin, an audio recording is played of you talking about the story of your life - that's you primary aim!
So, what's your next big role?
Here's the Role List tool I mentioned in today's podcast.
Podcast Outline:
1:00 Your Setlist
4:20 Tina Turner's Role Transition Technique
6:00 Around the World
6:35 My Roles
7:45 The Perfume Man
9:06 Steven van Zandt
11:40 Five Steps for Boston
13:15 Francis Jackson's Obituary
13:52 E-myth Revisted and Your Primary Aim
14:45 Worksheet: Your Role List
Links:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/17/style/perfume-youtube.html?searchResultPosition=1
https://www.wsj.com/articles/steven-van-zandt-was-an-actor-without-knowing-it-11631896013?page=1
Scott Snow is a productivity expert, speaker, podcaster, and life coach. He is the founder of Think Like a Musician, whose purpose is to help you learn the time management skills you need to be joyful, productive, & fulfilled in all areas of life. He teaches a unique and innovative approach to managing your crazy, busy life. It's a musician's approach to time management and work-life balance. Call 774-230-3928 now to customize a training for your organization or to inquire about coaching availability.