the celebration academy

What Do You Really Want?

One way I am finding balance is by asking: What do I really want? In the past, I have confused the small tasks on the to-do list as the mission. Even those rare times I would complete my million to-dos I would still be left with that feeling of standing still. More often though, I wouldn't be able to finish everything on my list and would feel like I was constantly chasing a runaway train. 

Shifting my focus from to-dos to outcomes has been an impactful and liberating shift in focus. With a to-do, there is only one path to completion - checking it off the list. With an outcome - there are unlimited paths to success. 

Here's the steps I always start with:

1. What do I really want? This is my outcome/target.
2. Why do I want it? This is my purpose/passion.

By creating a target (what do I really want?) I now have direction. By creating a purpose (why do I want it?) and writing it down, I now have a purpose, passion, and fuel that drives me. 

WATCH OR LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S EPISODE AS YOU START TO THINK ABOUT "WHAT DO I REALLY WANT?"

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T.H.E Celebration With Special Guest: Leah Williams

This week we have special guest: Leah Williams, joining us at T.H.E. Celebration.  Leah is a Spelman College Graduate with a B.A. in Economics, a passionate advocate for social justice, and a powerful role model of inclusive leadership.   

I first met Leah while I was serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA at Community Tampa Bay.  She was the president of the youth leadership program (F.L.Y.) that I was facilitating.  The last time Leah and I spoke she was just graduating High School!  Not only did I enjoy catching up, but I also learned a lot from Leah’s insights and the stories she shares during this interview.  

You will walk away feeling inspired and empowered!   

Bonus: Click here for this episodes FREE give-away! The List of Leah’s Top 5 Favorite Books. 

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