Episode 117 - Try 50 New Things Every Month
I recommend, try 50 new things every month. 50. Doesn’t that sound obnoxious? Put it in perspective. That’s less than 2 a day. And just keep them simple. For example – go to work by a different route and be sure to look up at the tops of trees and good architecture. Most Americans don’t look higher than the tops of their eyebrows and miss experiencing some beautiful things. Other ideas: eat something different for lunch, make that phone call you keep putting off, volunteer for a risky assignment. Gayle and I have a little game we play. Our kids do this, too. Whenever any of us goes grocery shopping, we always buy one item we have never ever bought before. We are pushovers for new and improved. The cost is low and we have a pantry full of interesting food. And you know what? By voluntarily trying new things, it exercises your mind to stay flexible and receptive to change. It keeps your comfort zone from crusting over and blocking you from fully enjoying the exciting new times we are blessed to be living in!
All week we’ve talked about my 10-20-30-40-50 Resiliency System, which is a smart way for business people to stay strong, confident and happy in fast changing times. Here it is again:
Read for 10 minutes every morning.
Spend 20 minutes a day around positive, upbeat, optimistic people
Say 30 positive things about yourself back to yourself every day.
Say “Thank you,” 40 times a day.
Try 50 new things every month, which is only 2 a day. And keep them simple.
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