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Living the Creative Life: Issue 100: THE AGE OF SPEED
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Sharon Good
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Apr 28, 2009 09:38 PDT
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LIVING THE CREATIVE LIFE
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For Creative People
and Those Who Want To
Live Their Lives Creatively
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April 2009 ~ ~ ~ Issue 100
In this issue ~~
* Opening Notes
- A Special Gift for You: Clarifying A Goal
* Feature Article: THE AGE OF SPEED
* Action Challenge
* Wise Words
* Bookshelf
* Upcoming Classes with Sharon
- In NYC: What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do
- In NYC: Career Coaching Class at NYU
- Teleseminar: Writing a Book and Getting It Published
- Teleseminar: Life Purpose Institute Coach Certification Training
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OPENING NOTES
Dear Readers,
Spring is finally upon us! If you're like me, you're eager to get out of
the office and commune with nature (as best as one can here in New York
City!). But our responsibilities still beckon.
In this issue, we'll look at how you can use speed to your advantage, to
free up time so that you *can* go out and play.
You may have noticed that this is my 100th issue of "Living the Creative
Life." To celebrate, my special gift to you is a new handout that I
created on Clarifying A Goal. Many people become frustrated because
their goals are not clear and focused. This handout guides you through
the questions you need to ask to create powerful goals. To download the
handout, go to:
*http://www.goodlifecoaching.com/Goal.pdf*
Now, go out and play!
Creatively yours,
Sharon
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THE AGE OF SPEED
No one would argue that we're living in a world that's getting faster
every day. Everyone I know is running on all cylinders trying to keep up
with it all. Most of us spend time figuring out how to slow things down,
to avoid the constant overwhelm that many of us experience. Why would we
ever consider speeding things up?
When Vince Poscente's book, "The Age of Speed," fell into my hands, I --
a self-proclaimed Tortoise in a World of Hares^(TM) (see
www.beingatortoise.com) -- was duly skeptical. But as I began reading
the book, I discovered that Poscente makes a great point: It's not
about applying speed across the board, but choosing where to use it to
your advantage.
With so much on our plate, there are certain things we *want* to do
quickly. If we can spend less time on routine, insignificant tasks, it
gives us more time for the things that really matter. A few years ago,
I went to a talk given by Carl Honoré, the author of "In Praise of
Slowness." One of the things that inspired his book was when he realized
that his life was so jam-packed that he was reading 2-minute bedtime
stories to his young son. Time with loved ones is one of the things that
you *don't* want to speed up!
We can restore the quality of our lives by using speed selectively. Many
of my clients want to pursue a new career path, a passion or a fabulous
relationship, but they can't find the time to devote to it. By being
more efficient with necessary, but repetitive tasks, we can make more
time for the things that warrant our full attention.
Makes sense, right? The problem is, when we do clear up some time, we
tend to fill it up with more insignificant tasks -- email, surfing the
Web, watching reality TV. Our society puts a high value on productivity.
When we're doing something that's personally satisfying, but doesn't
forward our career, we feel guilty and soothe ourselves by just keeping
busy.
We need to prioritize the things we both need and want to do. Begin by
getting clear on your authentic purpose. This is a whole conversation in
itself, but start by taking some time to explore what you want to both
give to others and experience for yourself as you live your lifetime.
Based on that insight, what activities will benefit most by receiving
your full focus? Which tasks can you automate or multi-task without
sacrificing enjoyment?
Speed doesn't mean compromising quality. By automating your monthly
bill-paying or cleaning the house while listening to beautiful music,
you're not losing any value. And by accomplishing those tasks more
quickly, you'll open up valuable time for doing the things that are
meaningful to you and require your full attention.
Speed is here to stay. Rather than fighting it, why not use it to your
advantage to create time for the things that really matter to you. Learn
to ride the wave, and you'll find the overwhelm of speed beginning to lift.
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ACTION CHALLENGE
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Make a list of all the tasks you do during a typical week, as well as
activities you would like to add to your life. Which ones would benefit
from your full attention? Which ones could you speed up without losing
quality? Look at the second list and see how you might automate those
tasks. Then, schedule time for meaningful pursuits into your calendar.
WISE WORDS
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"Speed is scarcely the noblest virtue of graphic composition, but it has
its curious rewards. There is a sense of getting somewhere fast, which
satisfies a native American urge."
~ James Thurber
"Efficiency is doing better what is already being done."
~ Peter Drucker
"One trouble with developing speed reading skills is that by the time
you realize a book is boring you've already finished it."
~ Franklin P. Jones
"I took a course in speed waiting. Now I can wait an hour in only ten
minutes."
~ Steven Wright
BOOKSHELF
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"The Age of Speed: Learning to Thrive in a More-Faster-Now World" . . .
Vince Poscente
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0345506197/sharongoodlifeco
"The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich"
. . . Timothy Ferriss
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0307353133/sharongoodlifeco
"What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become
Even More Successful" . . . Marshall Goldsmith with Mark Reiter
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1401301304/sharongoodlifeco
"The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything" . . .
Stephen M.R. Covey
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1416549005/sharongoodlifeco
"The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to
Stick)" . . . Seth Godin
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1591841666/sharongoodlifeco
"In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed" . . . Carl Honoré
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0060750510/sharongoodlifeco
"Take Time for Your Life" . . . Cheryl Richardson
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0767902068/sharongoodlifeco
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UPCOMING CLASSES WITH SHARON
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALL CLASSES, please visit
www.goodlifecoaching.com/Classes.html.
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FOR THOSE IN NEW YORK CITY . . .
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO
So many people are dissatisfied with their jobs or careers. They'd love
to get out, but they don't know where to go or how to get there. Learn
how to uncover new career possibilities and take the first steps in
finding a career that will make you happy.
Investment: $25
Location: 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, NYC
Date and time: Monday, May 11, 7 - 9 PM
To register or get further information, please contact the 92nd Street Y
at 212-415-5500. Register online at www.92y.org (course # T-LP5SP55-02).
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CAREER COACHING CLASS AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Learn a powerful process to help your clients discover a new career
path, as well as how to support them to proactively develop their
current career and how to coach them on workplace issues.
* Summer 2009 semester: 2 Saturdays, July 11 and 18, 9 am -- 5 pm
For information and registration links, go to
www.goodlifecoaching.com/Classes.html.
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TELESEMINARS . . .
WRITING A BOOK AND GETTING IT PUBLISHED
A Complete Overview of the Process
Is there a book in you? Are you lost knowing how to begin and, once it's
written, what to do with it?
Based on my experience of almost 2 decades with writing and publishing,
I'm offering a 4-week teleclass on Monday evenings in February that
spans the entire process of writing and publishing a book, from coming
up with the idea to seeing it in print.
Investment: $249 until the end of May, then $299
Location: Bridge line to be provided
Date and time: 4 Mondays, July 27 through August 17, 9 -- 10:30 PM Eastern
For more information, go to:
http://www.goodlifecoaching.com/Classes.html#book
To register, please contact the Life Purpose Institute at 858-484-3400
or worku-@aol.com.
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LIFE PURPOSE INSTITUTE COACH CERTIFICATION TRAINING
The Life Purpose Institute offers a short-term, focused coach
certification program in the format of a 17-week teleseminar. In this
program, you'll learn 20 Coaching Skills and the 7-Step Model for
Clarity and Results, a powerful toolkit for helping your clients achieve
clarity on their life and career goals. In a small group setting (6 to 8
students), you'll practice coaching with the support of your instructor
and receive personalized support on preparing your unique marketing
strategy for your coaching business.
Sharon Good is a Senior Instructor for the Life Purpose Institute. She
will be starting new teleseminar classes on Wednesday, April 29, and
Tuesday, June 9. Each class meets weekly for 17 weeks from 6 to 8 pm
Pacific time (9 to 11 pm Eastern time).
This training is also offered as a 5-day, onsite intensive in various
locations. For additional information, and to sign up for a free
introductory phone class, go to www.lifepurposeinstitute.com or phone
858-484-3400.
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Sharon Good is a Life/Career/Creativity Coach, Workshop Leader and
Author. Her books include "Managing With A Heart: 222 Ways To Make Your
Employees Feel Appreciated," "The Tortoise Workbook: Strategies for
Getting Ahead at Your Own Pace," and "Self-Publishing Basics."
Sharon is available for one-on-one coaching for:
* whole life balance using the Whole Life model
* successful career and life transitions with the Life Purpose Process©
* support in achieving your goals and dreams
* guidance in writing or publishing your book
* developing your creativity
* enhancing and integrating spirituality in your daily life
* mentoring and practice-building for coaches
For a **COMPLIMENTARY INTRODUCTORY PHONE SESSION**, contact Sharon at
212-564-2073 or sha-@goodlifecoaching.com.
For further information, see her website at http://www.goodlifecoaching.com.
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Sharon Good, CC / Good Life Coaching Inc.
Life, Career and Creativity Coach
Certified Life Purpose Process© Consultant
"Being a Tortoise in a World of Hares"^(TM)
400 West 43rd Street
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