Ageless Passions by Karen Putz

Tag: chris brogan

  • Do Resolutions Really Work?

    Do Resolutions Really Work?

    It’s that time of the year when you sit down and create your New Year resolutions.

    Statistically, by February 1st, the far majority of people give up, forget, or just settle back into the same-old, same-old routine.

    It’s human nature to default to familiar patterns.

    Rather than resolutions, I set intentions of HOW I want to live. This includes short term and long term goals. How you live your moments, is how you live your life. Create AWE moments of joy, fun, and adventure throughout your day, your month, your years. An AWE moment can be something as simple as a walk in someplace new, a sunset, a jump off a cliff in Cabo, or a new skill.

    My friend, Chris Brogan, has a process in which he selects three words to live by for the year. The three words he choses has meaning only to him. Chris chose “Showrunner, Monk, and Options” as his words for 2021. What do those words mean to him? Learn more here: Chris Brogan’s Three Words for 2021.

    Last year was a doozy of a year for many of us. Several of you have wrote to me saying you feel trapped and that you’ve put life on hold until the day the coronavirus subsides.

    Here’s the thing–there’s ALWAYS going to be something in your way. There’s always going to be risk in life. There’s always going to be one barrier, obstacle, or challenge ahead of you.

    So ask yourself this:

    HOW do you want to live?

    My three words for 2021 are: Serenity, Water, and Love.

    Serenity: I intend to create serenity throughout each day via the practice of gratitude, reflection, and meditation.

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    Water: I love water in every form. I intend to barefoot water ski on the Finger Lakes this upcoming summer and continue my quest to barefoot water ski in all 50 states (thanks to Unitron for joining me on the journey!)

    Love: The world needs more love. I truly believe if we operate from a place of love, we can diminish the negativity that’s around us. I intend to send more cards to people, to do more acts of service, and to radiate the energy of love.

    Think about three words that are meaningful to you and that reflect the way you intend to live in 2021. Write them down where you can see them every day. Identify actions that support those words so that you can transform your life. At the end of each day, reflect with gratitude on how you lived.

    Here’s to an amazing year ahead!

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  • Living on Three Words for 2013

    Every year, Chris Brogan selects three words to guide him and keep him focused throughout the year. The three words are a “shorthand representation of your bigger story,” Chris explains. Chris shares his three words for 2013 in his post, My 3 Words for 2013.

    What a cool way to start off a brand new year.

    I didn’t do a lot of thinking on this one, I just went right for the words that felt right. These are the words I want to live, breathe and embrace for 2013:

    three words imagine joy passion

    Imagine:

    This year, I want to dream bigger and bolder. In the past, I’ve set goals which were “realistic” and not always something my heart wanted. I want to let my mind go wild with visions, dreams and ideas, no matter how big or scary they seem. I want to capture the stuff in my head on paper, in a place I can find it time and time again– and put that stuff into action.

    Joy:

    Do you remember what it was like as a kid, swinging on a swinging way up so high without a care in the world? A time when you were so deep into the moment that time literally stood still and your heart was so full it was going to burst.

    2013 will be about moments like that.

    Passion:

    This is the biggie for me. I LOVE this word. It’s a word which gets me so excited I just want to share it with everyone. Like a little kid with presents, I’ve been tearing off the wrapping paper of my passions and enjoying the gifts I find. 2013 is the year I want to help others unwrap their passions.

    So how about you? What are your three words? Take a moment to pick out the three words of 2013 to shape your year. What will they be? Share them in the comments below or hop on over to Chris’ site and share them here: Chris Brogan’s 3 Words.