DC Marketing Mixer Dominic Corriveau

If we wish to truly live, we need to live in our reality. We need to cut the distractions and live within ourselves. Visiting this life would be just responding to what happens to us. We need find our calling and pursue the amazement with passion and vigor. Because if we let it pass us by, we will be bitter at the life we missed.  There are amazing things all around us. You don't need to travel, own lots of things, or live in a big house. You just simply need to be. Tune your awareness inside. Give yourself space to find it.   



When Death Comes, by Mary Oliver 



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Have you ever said this?



"I'm so far behind. I'm going to put in some extra time to get caught up."

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We've all said this, In fact, you might be at the end of one of those weeks. The truth is, there's no such thing as "catching up". Its a myth we tell ourselves as if there's some sort of ending to our work. Once you embrace that our work is endless, it will relieve you of stress and anxiety.



We put so much pressure on ourselves to do everything, always willing to take on more and more and more. But, the real secret to effectiveness is to work one step at a time. Every project is a chance for us to do our best work and if we focus on what matters, not what's urgent, we'll be happier and healthier.



If the intention isn't there, then maybe its not right for you. Save your energy for the people, moments and opportunities you really want.

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Check out my sister podcast Go With The Heat. We just relaunched the show after going through all of the 80's goodness that was Miami Vice.  The updated show is now going deeper into the greatest era of action movies, 1975 - 1995.

http://gowiththeheat.com

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"Werq", "Basic Implosion"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Last time I focused on telling the truth and how letting the truth be free can also set you free. In that message, I mentioned I had to overcome a personal realization and stop blaming myself for being laid off.  This week, more info on how I did that and helped overcome  that feeling that somehow being laid off was my fault.

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For me this came down to 3 ways to respond to high stress situations. These are choices we make and our response is totally in our control. Its how we choose to respond that will determine our output. We have three choices:

1. Remain the victim.

2. Look for new perspectives.

3. Find the opportunity for change. Learn from the past, take care of the present, prepare for the future. 

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Movie Podcast

Check out my sister podcast Go With The Heat. We just relaunched the show after going through all of the 80's goodness that was Miami Vice.  The updated show is now going deeper into the greatest era of action movies, 1975 - 1995.

http://gowiththeheat.com

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"Werq", "Basic Implosion"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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"What's the story I'm telling myself and what's the story I'm telling other people."

Are you saying to others (and your boss) you're happy with your job? But in your head you're telling yourself you're better and deserve better?

Why the gap? Why are you telling one person something different than what you know to be true.

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When I was out of work, telling myself I'm a loser and unskilled, scared every day. I let it become personal for me. They must have laid me off because I wasn't good at my job, because they knew I was a fraud. Nearly 10 years ago when I first got into marketing, I dealt with an overwhelming amount of imposter syndrome. When I got laid off, all those feelings came roaring back.

But, the story I'm telling other people is that I was prepared and will be okay. I was telling people what I thought they wanted to hear, instead of telling the truth. I thought they wanted to hear that I was okay and that I was prepared. Why? Cause that's what people think of me! I wanted to keep that "brand" going. I'm always prepared, confident, and strategic. I didn't want them to think being laid off caught me off guard.

In reality, people wanted to help me. If I was willing to be honest, put out there what was bothering me and where I needed help, there were dozens of people who were ready and willing. Instead, I kept it all to myself and gave two versions of the same story. One, the truth. The other, the reality I wanted desperately.

So, what is it that you're telling other people that is different than what you're telling yourself? Is it about your job? Your life? Your significant other?

An example of this are the times when we're self-deprecating. When we put together an amazing slide deck, ready and proud of the work we accomplished. Then, in the meeting tell the group, "Sorry for the slides, I know they're not the best, but they'll do for today." Why are we telling others something we don't believe?

Maybe, we should just tell the truth.



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Movie Podcast

Check out my sister podcast Go With The Heat. We just relaunched the show after going through all of the 80's goodness that was Miami Vice.  The updated show is now going deeper into the greatest era of action movies, 1975 - 1995.

http://gowiththeheat.com

Listen to Go With The Heat, anytime without a subscription!

Spotify: https://gwth.us/gwthspotify

TuneIn: https://gwth.us/gwthtunein

YouTube: https://gwth.us/gwthyt



Music

"Werq", "Basic Implosion"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

How do you structure your day to put you in the best possible situation to do your best work?

This system is important for everything we do. I know I have 20 tasks to do every day, plus at least a dozen more that will crop up throughout the day. In preparing for my day, putting myself in the best case scenario, will allow me to correctly respond to those tasks. I can be more measured and react the best way, without kneejerking myself into a bad mood.

It doesn’t have to be complicated, in fact its hopefully the exact opposite. What do you need to have a good day? Get up at a certain time? Have breakfast by when? Go for a walk before opening email? Planning lunch with friends before doing anything else? Emailing 3 people? Listening to music for 20 min.?

What do you need to do in order to have the right mind and to do your best work?

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Check out my sister podcast Go With The Heat. We just relaunched the show after going through all of the 80's goodness that was Miami Vice.  The updated show is now going deeper into the greatest era of action movies, 1975 - 1995.

http://gowiththeheat.com



Listen to Go With The Heat, anytime without a subscription!

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TuneIn: https://gwth.us/gwthtunein

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Music

"Werq", "Basic Implosion"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

One of the most important pieces of advice I ever received was, "You  can't manage the way people work." This is a quote I think about a lot,  both for me as I work with other people and how people interact with me.  Whether you are a leader of a team, or just working with others (both  at a company or just with friends on projects), its important to keep in  mind that our diversity is what makes us stronger. If you manage the  way someone is working, you are forcing everyone to work the same and  creating a monoculture.

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Check out my sister podcast Go With The Heat. We just relaunched the   show after going through all of the 80's goodness that was Miami Vice.   The updated show is now going deeper into the greatest era of action   movies, 1975 - 1995.

http://gowiththeheat.com

Listen to Go With The Heat, anytime without a subscription!

Spotify: https://gwth.us/gwthspotify

TuneIn: https://gwth.us/gwthtunein

YouTube: https://gwth.us/gwthyt

Music

"Werq", "Basic Implosion"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/