“At what points do my talents and deep gladness meet the world’s deep need?” – Frederick Buechner At a very generous estimate, we each get 80 years on this planet. What are you doing with yours? How do you want to be remembered? How are you going to leave the planet better than ... Read More about Think about your impact on the world and how you can contribute your best
Life Design Blog
Dream up your ideal life – then work out the steps to get there
“You must not, ever, give anyone else the responsibility for your life.” – Mary Oliver Written in Meiringen, Switzerland This one really does work. I wrote a page or so about my ideal day back in March, before I quit my job, and shared it with my boyfriend. “Is it really ... Read More about Dream up your ideal life – then work out the steps to get there
In praise of looking inwards and spending time with our mind
“More important than 20/20 eyesight is your internal vision, your own sweet spirit whispering through your life with guidance and grace—now that’s pleasure.” – Oprah Winfrey Written at Boréal Coffee in Zurich To know what we truly want to get out of life – to plot the path ... Read More about In praise of looking inwards and spending time with our mind
Get inspired to design the life you want – and make it happen
“If my mind can conceive it and my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it.” – Muhammad Ali One of your jobs is to get as inspired and fired up as possible. To have a vision of what you want in your mind that’s so clear it gets you yearning for that day to arrive. Find your ... Read More about Get inspired to design the life you want – and make it happen
List your role models to inspire your life design project
Written in Meiringen, Switzerland Who are you inspired by? Do a quick audit of these people. Are they a good influence on your life? Do you want to be like that person? Do they embody your values? If they do — awesome. You want to keep thinking back to them often. Your role models can help you ... Read More about List your role models to inspire your life design project
Know your values – otherwise you’re working towards someone else’s life plan
Written in Meiringen, Switzerland There’s a reason that the kings and queens of self-development will always tell you to “know your values”. It might seem boring and easy to skip past. But how can you create your ideal life without really knowing what’s important to you? You can’t. If you’re not ... Read More about Know your values – otherwise you’re working towards someone else’s life plan
