What you Should Write About? I think Islands
Island A, Island B and the journey between them.
Thank you to Tad Hargrave for this is a helpful starting point when you struggle to write.
Who do you love to help?
- Think of them being on an island - Island A.
- What’s happening there?
- How does it feel?
They actually want to be on Island B.
- What’s happening there?
- How does it feel?
- What’s stopping this person going from Island A to Island B?
- What kind of boat do you need to build to help them make the journey?
For example: I love to help founders in transition.
Why?
Because I’ve been there.
On Island A:
- There’s a lot of effort.
- It’s tiring and overwhelming.
- It feels like a relentless hamster wheel with no real understanding of what it’s all for.
- The money is good but something is missing: meaning.
On Island B
- there’s a lot more space: physically, mentally, emotionally and creatively.
- There’s clarity and focus too.
- It’s easier to say no to things because the things you say yes to are so nourishing and meaningful.
- There’s opportunity to really enjoy life rather than feeling happiness is just round the corner.
- Money flows without worry.
- Impact feels effortless.
- Connections are deep.
What kind of boat is needed?
- One that gives time to pause and reflect.
- A beautiful sail boat with a smooth deck and space to hang around with others.
- But it isn’t just passive.
- You’re an active member of the crew helping steer and maintain the boat.
- You’re always course correcting and learning how to navigate the sea, as well as learning how to navigate yourself.
- Being with a likeminded crew gives you a sense of purpose and direction as well as inspiration to carve your own path.
Now that I know what the boat looks like it helps me to know what to write about:
- How to slow down
- How to self-reflect without spinning out
- How to define what success means to you
- Why community is key to navigating transitions
- How to create effortless impact
- How to worry less about money
- How to get paid for being you
- etc….
The list can go on and on now I’m committed to who I want to help and I understand where they’re at and where they want to go.
How would you do this exercise?