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April 2010
Recently I was on a teleclass given by executive coach and author Marshall Goldsmith (recently named as one of the fifteen most influential business thinkers in the world by The London Times and Forbes). The topic was his new book Mojo: How to Get It, How to Keep It, and How to Get It Back When You Need It. The book defines “mojo” as the moment when we do something that is purposeful, powerful, and positive and the rest of the world recognizes it. In order to have mojo, we must be accountable for our own life and how we live it.
What really caught my attention in the teleclass was when Goldsmith talked about a practice he has done for years. Every day, he and a friend talk on the phone and ask one another questions from a list they have compiled that can be answered by “yes,” “no,” or a number. The only rule is that negative feedback is not allowed. You must write your own list of questions that make a difference in your life. They should reflect your own values and how you intend to live out those values each day. The exercise of drafting such questions intrigued me, so I set out to make my own list of daily questions.
First I wrote out a stream of questions that reflect what truly matters to me and how I want my life to be lived. The questions fell into four areas of focus: spiritual, relationships, intellectual/work, and health. For my first question, I used one that Goldsmith mentioned on the call: “How happy was I today?” (rate from 1-10). Other spiritual questions touched on time spent in joyful activities, minutes of quiet time, and whether or not I did anything to promote peace or compassion in my world. In the realm of health, my questions were about eating healthy foods that nourish my body, working out hard and getting enough rest.
Relationship questions were about connecting with family and friends, acting with kindness, and being fully present and engaged with every client. “Did I challenge myself, or take a risk?” made the cut, as well as tracking time spent reading, writing, and honing my coaching skills. A daily review and action on my 2010 Intentions and Goals would surely make a difference. And, I want to hold myself accountable to use my time wisely each day. I then asked a friend to partner with me to go over our respective list of questions each day. I’m excited about this personal and public commitment to what I care deeply about in my life and work.
What questions would reflect how you want to live out your values? What would living a life with purpose and mojo mean in your work and your life? I’d love to hear your own list of daily questions.
Sharon
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