The big question that was given to our MKMMA class last week was…“ What would the person I intend to become, do next?”
Whoaza! I have spoken to several class members since and know this hit them as much as it hit me…or better said…knocked me over! It’s always comforting to know I am not alone when a doozy like that crosses my path.
What is one to do with a rocket question like that??
It immediately made me sit up taller, physically which was strange in and of itself… but emotionally taller for sure. That reaction was coupled with a stream of thoughts of things I could do…. that was good news I figured because after all these weeks….18 but who is counting? I had better come up with something!
It is like that question woke me to new action and I know I am already an action maker. So what gives? I turned to my trusty old favourites….what could I be doing MORE BETTER DIFFERENT or LESS?
These 4 almost magic words have served me well in the past…both personally and professionally. I use them often when I work with corpoarte leaders, and even personally with people who may get stuck from time to time. Pretty much everything can get put into one of these 4 buckets.
So I found myself filling each bucket in the last few days…with ideas that the person I intend to become would do…..a little MORE of this. A little BETTER with that….A few odds and ends in the DIFFERENT bucket and in fact, I added the most in the LESS bucket.
The question sits with me all day, every day. I have it written on an index card and it stares at me! I made several cards with the same question so I will not be without it…desk, car, bathroom, nightstand. and refrigerator door.
I am happy to share the question with you too…..What would the person you intend to become, do next?
Great question!!! And we all have some great answers!!!
Yes That is the best part…we all have our own great answers
Lydia,
I understand. The question hit me like a ton of bricks. Thanks for sharing.
Lydia, yes, that is The Big One…I found myself using it a lot with others too this week, it is like a big stiff shot of Scotch: wakes you up
Single malt of course!
You are so right, this question is a real shocker, and one that is hard to get my mind around. More – Better – Different – Less
Your 4-word suggestion breaks it down for me, and helps me get my arms around the bigger, deeper question. Thanks so much for your help!
Thanks for the comment Beth. Yes I find those 4 words can pretty much capture everything we need to do
Lydia – your choice of the 4 buckets has me thinking…in addition to what the question already did for me (and that was quite a slap unto itself). I will consider the more, better, different and less and let you know how it goes. Thank you for being you!
Glad you like the buckets….hey they can make choices a little easier
Just asking the question one starts filling in the _________. Lydia you hit a home run with a very thought provoking piece.
Thanks David!
I am with you, that questions hit me right between the eyes. I love your blog and the way you share your journey and your learnings
Thanks Cheryl….it still amazes me how just a few words can rock our boats!
A really thought provoking piece. I like the 4 buckets.
Thx Louise. the buckets have always simplified things for me
It is quite the question. I have had some difficulty in answering it. I have been reading obituaries and find that people tend to be modest even in death. We should be able to proclaim our achievements. I have always felt that we should leave this earth a better place when we move on. That is one of the things we need to focus on. Great blog post!
Appreciate your comments. Yes we certainly would like to leave a better place behind….our jobs is to do it all now so as to make that leave behind a reality.