Episode 728: How to Architect an Extraordinary Life, Part 2

To “know thyself” is a concept we’ve talked about before on the podcast as it is a fundamental step towards building an extraordinary life, but what exactly does it mean? Today, we answer this question and share the importance of aligning your goals with your core values, as we challenge you to dream BIG and to take bold steps towards a life filled with purpose and fulfillment!

You won’t want to miss next week’s episode, as we continue this mini-series and go even deeper into how you can intentionally design and architect an extraordinary life that can be all that you’ve ever dreamed of, and more. 

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In this episode you’ll hear: 

• Why the question of what it is you really want can be so hard to answer
• The “Margin for Magic” - are you willing to give your dream what it needs? 
• Some fun ways to begin drawing a blueprint for your extraordinary life 
• A common trend I’m seeing that relates to the work that’s required to build this type of life 
• A study that proves creativity and innovative thinking is innate in all of us rather than learned 
• The next steps to take after you can honestly answer what it is you want in life
• Which specific value you should make an intentional choice to prioritize and what happens when you don’t define the values that matter the most to you 
• How to identify your intrinsic motivators and the way I’ve effectively integrated them into my daily routine

LINKS: 

Episode 727: How to Architect an Extraordinary Life, Part 1

Scott Glassman’s Website

Alan Watts

Evidence that children become less creative over time (and how to fix it) - Dr. George Land’s Study

Jacki Carr’s Instagram

Values Deck Cards (Amazon)