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A Weird List
I have a weird list. I’ve experimented with many self-improvement hacks and there’s one I’ve found useful for managing chronic illness. I have a list of half a dozen or so things that I need to do or my health will suffer. They vary in difficulty, but the secret sauce is having one or two…
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Silence
Silence gives the other person time to think and absorb the information you’ve told them. This is especially true after a label, “It seems like…”, “it sounds like…”, or “it feels like…” I remember the power of silence with an intervention for a friend who was working 120 hours a week. I said something and…
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“You don’t understand.”
“You don’t understand.” Even if you do. Have you ever tried to tell someone you understand what they’re saying, but it doesn’t seem like they believe you? Maybe they keep repeating themselves, or have a look on their face that says, “you’re not getting it”. Try this. “Strongman” their argument. The goal is to state…
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The Label Game
The Label Game will help you apply, rather than just understand, the concepts we’ve been learning. Click here to listen (4 min). This “game” was adapted from a technique shown in a recording of a Black Swan group workshop. Thanks for reading and listening! Do you want to share any insights gained, or any questions…
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Monday
In my last post, I said that I would write again tomorrow, but I won’t actually be sending you an email till Monday. I will start setting up ConvertKit tomorrow so we can make it so I can see any replies you send to these emails so you don’t have to comment to send me…