Sustainable Success Nudge From Your Future Self

💬 "Stop trying to earn what is already available to you."

Some of the most meaningful things in life aren't achieved. They're received.

Hi Melinda,

I had a fascinating conversation this week with a colleague who's writing a book about the Hero's Journey. As we talked, I shared something that's been part of my own work and approach to life since 2008.I told him,

"I completely agree with the Hero's Journey..."

"I just don't think it's complete."

We've become incredibly good at honoring and pursuing the parts of the journey that require striving, overcoming, persevering, and achieving.

Those are all important. 

But I believe lasting transformation asks something equally important of us.

It asks...

Can you receive?

Can you receive...

joy...

support...

appreciation...

love...

wisdom...

perspective...

an unexpected idea...

a reflection that helps you see yourself more clearly.

Because here's what I've noticed over the years.

The leaders who create the most meaningful impact aren't just exceptional at creating value.

They're equally exceptional at receiving it.

They receive ideas they couldn't have generated on their own.

They receive encouragement when they're questioning themselves.

They receive reflections that remind them who they really are.

And because they're willing to receive their world becomes larger than anything they could have created alone.

It's difficult to receive when you're carrying everything.

Which made me smile as I thought about last week's whisper.

So here's something I'd love for you to notice this week.

What is waiting to be received?

Sometimes the greatest transformation doesn't come from striving harder.

Sometimes it comes from finally receiving what is right in front of you.

With presence,

Melinda