These days it seems our relationship with time is itself in flux. Change is accelerating, while the rest of our outer life slows down or speeds up depending on the day.
That theme keeps emerging on various calls and podcasts these last few days: don't miss the chance to slow down, pause, rest, reflect, and transform. It would be so easy to fill our calendars right back up with Virtual Everything and 24/7 Streaming, ignoring the call to evolve within us, especially given the discomfort that can create. Consider:
How can you create even more space during this time?
What is sheltering at home giving you permission to say no to (that you're relieved and delighted about!), and how might that inform future work and choices?
What activities are still draining you, and do you have a chance to shift or drop them?
I'm debating a "no new events" in May moratorium myself as I see how quickly the days fill — with connection, yes — but not necessarily the deep work and quiet I'm also craving.
On another note, big thanks to all who clarified the difference between the two government programs for SBA's . . . it's all unfolding so quickly I only discovered after sending my last message that they were two different things :)
👉 LIVE PIVOT EVENT TODAY WITH DORIE CLARK
My business bestie Dorie Clark and I are hosting a one-hour live LinkedIn Learning "fireside" (screenside?) chat on Pivoting & Reinvention today — Thursday, April 8 at 1pm ET. Tune in at that time here and add this to your calendar for a reminder to join us. DC also recently shared an article with my two cents on How to Master Your Pricing as an Entrepreneur »
🦠 PODCASTING: PIVOTING AROUND A PANDEMIC
I've been podcasting almost daily ever since Momentum member and pandemic expert Dr. Michael J. Consuelos reached out to offer himself as a resource for episode 159, which has now turned into a full-blown series. Check out episodes and resources at PivotMethod.com/pandemic »
Recent episodes:
181: Find Your Edge (And Collect 10 No's to Pass Go) with Laura Huang
182: Collective Problem-Solving + Negotiating Fearlessly with Mori Taheripour
What’s on your mind? Submit follow-up questions at PivotMethod.com/ask »
And now for the round-up to take you into the weekend . . .
WATCHING: Oprah's free Apple TV+ series on COVID-19. If you're maxed out on pandemic content (I so understand!) check out the movie Greener Grass on Hulu. Totally weird, completely captivating. The two starring actresses are also the movie's creators.
READING: I loved this NYT profile on Larry David, Master of His Quarantine (this latest season of Curb is soooo good!)
LISTENING: Cheryl Strayed's new podcast, Sugar Calling. A poignant conversation on the struggles of the service industry from Momofuku chef Dave Chang's podcast: How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Hurting the Restaurant Industry.
TOOL: 32 ways people are using Zoom besides work, from a fantastic daily newsletter Morning Brew
COMPLIMENTARY TOOLS TO GUIDE YOUR (DAILY) PIVOT PLANNING:
Pivot Podcast: Full archive, join Pivot Insider for a monthly Q&A call
Pivot Toolkit: Free tools and templates
Solopreneurs: Free mini-course, Free-up Founder Time
Pivot Mastermind Kit: For running a book club or mastermind group
That's it for now . . . THANK YOU for reading and listening, for your support, and for being part of this adventure with me. I am grateful for you every day! Stay safe and sane...