Edit Your Life

Life is noisier, messier, and more complicated than ever. In our quest to keep up, we can try to do it all — with mixed results.

Instead of life passively happening TO us, we each have the power to create the life we want to live. On today’s show: A conversation with author Elisabeth Sharp McKetta about figuring out what matters most and hitting delete on what doesn’t.

Here’s a preview:

[7:00] Before we edit, we must first examine: 3 questions to regularly ask when seeking a life of intention

[9:30] The paradox of choice, plus: Why many of us rarely go after our first choice

[16:00] Words of encouragement for listeners who examine their life and don’t like what they see

[21:00] Using your unique “core competencies” as organizing principles when editing your life

[27:00] Editing for generosity: How to edit your narrative to benefit the collective

[33:00] Elisabeth and Stephanie’s thoughts on enjoying life despite the world’s messiness

Resources mentioned:

• Edit Your Life: A Handbook For Living With Intention In A Messy World
• The Mother-Daughter Puzzle by Rosjke Hasseldine
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