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“I created a vision of David in my mind
and simply carved away everything that was not David.”
– Michelangelo
Having carved the amazing David from a single, cast-off
piece of marble, this was the sculptor’s reply to being asked how
he could possible have imagined the result.
Regardless of our circumstances, we all need to create lives and careers
that we are passionate about.
We have never lived in a time that has more opportunity to do that
but for many their reality doesn’t match up.
A simple formula can be taken from Michelangelo’s quote above.
1. Create a vision for your life and career
(switch off the ‘Yeah but how..?’ part of your mind….)
2. Start removing/culling/carving away the things now that don’t fit that vision
For example:
Relationships that sap your energy
Spending time with people who don’t believe in you
Hobbies and past-times you don’t love
Committees you signed up to in a moment of weakness
Parts of your business that just don’t do it for you any more
People in your team who aren’t pulling their weight
The wasted hours in front of the TV and/or mobile devices!
Parts of your job you need to be delegating
Grudges and resentments that maybe you’ve been carrying
Creating isn’t just about adding.
Often the magic is in carving away things to create space for the new.
And carving isn’t just for sculptors…
Shane
ps – I’m running 2 events in June that will help inspire and move you further into
creating the life you want. Maybe now is the time to start making real productive change?
– if not for you, maybe for someone you know. See below.
1. Public Talk:
Title: Thrive – How To Do It In A World That’s Changing Faster Than Ever
Some Things You Will Learn At This Evening Talk Include:
• How to improve your clarity and results
• Powerful steps to improve your level of energy and state of mind
• Why you can be ‘successful’ but still be miserable in life
• How to overcome self-doubt and build confidence
• Why you have more control over your happiness than you realise
• Why you can’t always trust your mind
• How to inspire yourself in a meaningful way
Where? Irish Aviation Conference Centre, Dublin City
When? Thurs 23rd June, 7pm to 8.30pm
Fee: €27
Full details and booking facility here.
2. 1 Day Workshop To Help You Create A Personal And Professional Plan
When was the last time you took a really productive day out for yourself?
Join me at my popular BluePrint workshop where the focus is on helping you create
a 3 year vision with a 12 month plan.
You will leave this 1-day event with:
• More clarity on your long term future
• Your top priorities for this year clearly identified
• A written action plan
• Information on how to keep yourself motivated for the year ahead
• Inspiration to take on new challenges
• Creative ideas about how to ‘jump’ your business and life forward
Where? Glenview Hotel, Kilmacanogue, off the N11.
When? Sat 25th June, 9.30am to 4.30pm
Fee: €237
Full details and booking facility here.
