Mindset Monday - Live More Lives
“There are two ways to live a longer life: 1) Biologically. Extend the timeline between your birth and your death. 2) Psychologically. Fit more lives into whatever time you are given. Make each decade rich with experiences and perhaps you can live a handful of lives before you are done." – James Clear
A few years ago I was at a industry event and I heard a talk by this wild outside of the box entrepreneur Jesse Itzler. He will be a speaker at this years annual meeting and I can’t wait for the FW fam to hear from him. I can honestly say it was a game changer for my life.
He talked about the concept of “Kevin’s Rule” which is to create mini adventures in your life. This rule for life is every other month you take a day (or more) and you do something that you otherwise wouldn’t have done. Something that creates an experience or a memory that you wouldn’t have otherwise had.
You pack more living into the life you have. If you have 30 years left, that is 180 mini adventures and memories you wouldn’t have otherwise had.
I have small kids and I am very aware that I have about 10 years where I am the coolest guy they know. We have jumped in head first on this concept and every other month we do something fun, challenging or that gives us perspective on life. I don’t think all of these mini adventures have to be Disneyland and rainbows.
They actually shouldn’t be “all fun” in my opinion, some can be, but most should push comfort zones even if in some small way. They should be adventures that create stories that you want to tell. Most of those stories you want to tell are ones that had adversity in it, or taught a new lesson you learned first-hand.
Most of our mini adventures feature the outdoors. In a day and age of technology, screens, instant gratification and comfort, there is something to be said for walking up hill for a few miles for that big payoff. The dopamine hit is at the destination not from the click of a button.
Or do something that gives you perspective you wouldn’t have otherwise had.
Volunteer at the food bank together, learn about how people live and how others give back.
Tour a big business in your area if they offer it. Get perspective on how people have built businesses and how people serve their community.
Attend the local fire and police open houses.
Get the wheels turning in their heads and yours. It is crazy how many ideas and inspiration come from perspective.
Here is the challenge.
Sit down with your calendar and your significant other if there is one, and block out a weekend every other month on the calendar. A weekend that is reserved for your mini adventure. No need to fill the notes on it yet. You don’t have to decide on it now.
Defend that calendar entry like the alamo. Don’t let anything take priority over it and steal those dates.
Here is some inspiration for those calendar slots:
https://www.travelbugtonic.com/blog/microadventure-ideas
Here is a screen a shot from our last mini adventure. We went to Yosemite to see the firefall somewhat last minute. 14 hours of driving for 1 day in the park. 6 miles on foot with a 8,6,3 year old. Totally worth it.
Cant wait to see many of you at Annual Meeting!
Talk to you soon,
Written by Chris Catania
Chris Catania entered the mortgage industry in 2005. As a seasoned Branch Manager and coach at Fairway, Chris has consistently been at the forefront of providing, creative problem solving, exceptional service and tailored financial solutions. His commitment to excellence and deep understanding of the mortgage landscape have made him a trusted advisor and a leading figure in the field.
Beyond his professional achievements, Chris is a Army veteran, devoted husband and father. He is an avid outdoorsman and hunter. Chris also brings his leadership experience and skills to the community as a coach, where he mentors individuals, teaching them the values of teamwork, discipline, accountability and perseverance. Chris Catania's blend of professional acumen, family dedication, and community involvement truly sets him apart as a respected professional and valued community member.
