The Next 30-Day Experiment
Reflecting on the experiment we did between May and June, it’s been interesting to see the insights that have developed from the process. Here’s my take and what I’ve found. First of all, I was…
11 Days Later
It’s been 11 days since I wrapped up my version of the 30-day experiment. While I can’t claim any scientific proof of what it “did” to me, I can say this: I’m still riding a…
Day 30 (Dave) – It’s A Wrap
TL;DR I’ve just completed 30 days of writing and reflection using the Life Quest Playbook. I didn’t set a measurable goal up front, so I can’t tell you whether I succeeded. What I can say…
Day 29 (Dave) – Metaphor Seeds
Today I noticed a few subtle shifts in my behavior—tiny blades of grass poking up where my ideal self occasionally made an appearance. Mostly, though, I was watching the default self do its thing. It’s…
Day 28 (Dave) – Connecting The Dots
Today, I started noticing a familiar pattern that emerges when the snowball effect kicks in and the ideas start flowing fast. At first, it feels exciting. Then, almost immediately, excitement degrades into overwhelm. But I’ve…
Day 26 (Dave) – Engineering The Idea Ecosystem
As I round the final turn of the process, I’m noticing just how tightly personal development and networking are interwoven more than I ever realized. Which, frankly, is odd. I was part of writing these…
Day 25 (Dave) – How Do I Create A Year Of Ideal Selfhood?
Today I noticed a certain restlessness as I was writing out the answers to Day 25. Yesterday, I had the insight that wordsmithing is a strength of mine—but like many strengths, it can also become…
Day 24 (Dave) – Harnessing Emotion
Today, as I looked back on some key memories, I found myself reflecting on how my ideal self would have responded differently in those moments. One pattern that stood out was my relationship with emotion.…
Day 23 (Dave) – A House With Many Doors
Today, as I continued exploring the enlightened perspective I began writing about yesterday, more memories bubbled up, and I jotted those down too. At first, my reflections all seemed to arrive at the same insight,…
Day 22 (Dave) – Personal Development Yesterday And Today
This was the second time I tackled a project late in the day. I probably need to stop doing that. Still, I managed to eke out a solid list of both positive and negative experiences.…