A Balanced Purposeful Life
Insights on wellness, career & service
Unreasonable Hospitality - Online?
In his best-seller, "Unreasonable Hospitality," Will Guidara outlines how Eleven Madison Park became one of the most exceptional restaurants in the world, by:
- Asking "what right looks like"
- Having optimistic energy that uplifts others ☀️
- Making people feel welcome and seen
- Grace - while working furiously behind the scenes 🦢
- Going above and beyond - with intention
- Knowing there's nobility in serving others 👑
Yes, this thoughtfulness can apply in every service industry. Pre-pandemic, I ...
From Getting to Giving - (FEEL Rich)
I know you give of your time, treasure and talent in various ways that no-one will ever see. But I'd love to hear your favorite story of giving, and how it made you feel. This theme is on my mind, because my daughter London dressed as "The Giving Tree" for Halloween. And at the end of the night . . .
After trekking the streets of Boston, filling her pumpkin bucket to the brim . . . she gave away 99% of her loot to passersby. After which, she looked at me and said,
"That felt good."
Wh...
Entrepreneurship 101
This summer I helped my daughter London, and her cousin Raio learn a few basics about starting a business. We had FOUR lemons in the house, so decided to turn lemons ... into cash. How?
(Pre) Sales:
🍋 Have a vision
🍋 Find motivation
🍋 Get in action (preferably with a friend, or team)
🍋 Create a QUALITY product (in this case, FRESH / organic lemonade)
🍋 Whenever possible, use materials you already own
💛 Always make it with LOVE 💛
(During) Sales:
🍋 Find a good location
🍋 Work on mar...
Digital Productivity
Cure Your Digital Pain
There seems to be no escaping modern technology. Whether ordering groceries, filling out forms for the government, or trying to schedule a simple teleconference . . . we're asked to interact with screens, platforms, software, and systems.
Some of us may choose to ignore it, avoid it, or even "live off the grid." Whereas others, Like Thomas McGonagle (a Solutions Architect at Armory.io), choose to learn how to manage and leverage technology to their advantage. McGonagle, ...
Why Keytar Bear Rocks
Help Yourself By Helping Others
At times, we ALL feel overwhelmed by the state of world affairs.
Today's Whole U.® Book Review reminds us that ANY positive action you take - large or small - can help to improve the world around you.
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Produced By:
Shannon O'Brien
Ed.M, M.A.
Shannon created Whole U. to encourage career seekers and entrepreneurs to live a balanced purposeful life, while pursing their life's work.
