That next one thing! I’m a big believer in to-do lists because they focus my monkey mind—yes—on what needs doing right now. So satisfying to check them off! If I can break down the task to a series of “now do this”-es, I accomplish them. Otherwise it’s just noise and no signal.
I’m curious how you and Russell actually started to talk to each other in that cafe? I appears you both randomly found yourself there at the same time. What initiated an engagement? Who spoke first? How long did that first conversation last? How quickly did you turn to the spiritual depths without it being too awkward, too quickly?
Your story here reminded me of a book I read recently called “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari” by Robin Sharma. I don’t necessarily recommend the book (not sure I resonated with the author’s voice, but I resonated with the spiritual teachings in it).
For years, I have made it a point to randomly talk to as many people over the course day as possible. As you might guess, most are at coffeehouses.
Just this past week for example, I met multiple people including a day trader from Jackson Hole Wyoming and an acupuncturist from here in Fort Collins. Not to brag but my greatest gift in life is being able to talk to anyone, anywhere, any time, on any topic — something I aim to do better than anyone on the entire planet.
Thank you for responding to my question—it was something left out in the original piece that I felt was compelling enough for me to want to know. So you allowed that! 🙏🏼 I’m imagining you as a natural extravert—would you characterize yourself in that way? I’ve long characterized myself as a true introvert (so, you can have at all the people I don’t strike up those conversations with! LOL!). And yet, were you to randomly strike up a conversation with me in one of our local independently owned coffeehouses, I know I’d love to sit in the comfy chairs over there and lose ourselves in the conversation. You’d likely be my Russell.
I am actually an ambivert. By way of example, I was out roaming an eclectic array of coffeehouses here in Fort Collins everyday this past week. But beginning today, I am planning to stay holed up in my living spot the next 48-72 hours never to leave the house. So I’m weird that way.
Absolutely spectacular writing and exactly what I needed to read this morning. Thank you! 🙏
Great to hear Ben. Have an amazing weekend and stay in touch
That next one thing! I’m a big believer in to-do lists because they focus my monkey mind—yes—on what needs doing right now. So satisfying to check them off! If I can break down the task to a series of “now do this”-es, I accomplish them. Otherwise it’s just noise and no signal.
I’m curious how you and Russell actually started to talk to each other in that cafe? I appears you both randomly found yourself there at the same time. What initiated an engagement? Who spoke first? How long did that first conversation last? How quickly did you turn to the spiritual depths without it being too awkward, too quickly?
Your story here reminded me of a book I read recently called “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari” by Robin Sharma. I don’t necessarily recommend the book (not sure I resonated with the author’s voice, but I resonated with the spiritual teachings in it).
For years, I have made it a point to randomly talk to as many people over the course day as possible. As you might guess, most are at coffeehouses.
Just this past week for example, I met multiple people including a day trader from Jackson Hole Wyoming and an acupuncturist from here in Fort Collins. Not to brag but my greatest gift in life is being able to talk to anyone, anywhere, any time, on any topic — something I aim to do better than anyone on the entire planet.
Thank you for responding to my question—it was something left out in the original piece that I felt was compelling enough for me to want to know. So you allowed that! 🙏🏼 I’m imagining you as a natural extravert—would you characterize yourself in that way? I’ve long characterized myself as a true introvert (so, you can have at all the people I don’t strike up those conversations with! LOL!). And yet, were you to randomly strike up a conversation with me in one of our local independently owned coffeehouses, I know I’d love to sit in the comfy chairs over there and lose ourselves in the conversation. You’d likely be my Russell.
Thank you my friend.
I am actually an ambivert. By way of example, I was out roaming an eclectic array of coffeehouses here in Fort Collins everyday this past week. But beginning today, I am planning to stay holed up in my living spot the next 48-72 hours never to leave the house. So I’m weird that way.
Thanks for this simple but profound practice, Diamond-Michael.
Hi Diana. Always happy to share what I’m learning. Enjoy your weekend.
Thanks! You too.