Resources & Articles
Whether you choose the Road or not, I've put together a collection of articles, podcasts etc that talk about processes in action plus more.
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Short & Sweet
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Do you find yourself feeling really motivated and writing up a long list of tasks to only end up doing one or 2 things on the list before losing interest? There's a great belief call Wu Wei. Wu Wei is about doing less, but achieving more. Here's a quick clip on how it works.
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Longer reads/listens
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​What happens when you don't let your past determine your future? Listen to Queensland's 2023 Local Hero, Melissa Redsell's story here
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Bronnie Mackintosh is a first responder. Listen to how she describes how she and her co-workers manage the stressful job of a fire emergency by breaking the job down, step by step
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Batman is a story about a very different blind man. It's a long listen. If you want the abbreviated, version, listen from 15min for a few minutes.
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Rick Rubin - the great music producer who's worked with everyone from the Beastie Boys to Johnny Cash released a book called The Creative Act. His process has applications beyond the arts. To get an idea of his process, you can listen to his interview with Malcolm Gladwell here
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Exercises
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​Energy Audit: This is a great exercise to do quarterly and helps you make sure you're doing more of the things that make you happy - and dealing with those things that aren't. Template here
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12 Daily Habits
That will change your life
1 Exercise Session
Get the endorphins going with a feel-good workout
2-minute rule
If a task takes less than 2 minutes, do it now, not later
3 things you're grateful for
Gratitude shift your focus to a positive space
4-7-8 Breathing
Breathe for 4, hold for 7, exhale for 8
5 minute breaks in-between meetings
Give yourself time to rest and reset
6 second pause
Reflect, don't react. Pause for 6 seconds for a more thoughtful reaction
7 glasses of water
Dehydration can negatively impact mood and cognitive function
8 hours of sleep
Get your sleep hygiene in order
9 minutes of meditation
However you choose. Whether it's guided or simple breathing exercises.
10,000 steps
Move more. Walking helps you clear the cobwebs
11 minutes of skill building
Learning a little every day leads to mastery
12 pages of a book
To learn, grow and escape.

