Episode Transcript
[00:00:00] Speaker A: You know that feeling. Right. Standing at a crossroads, wanting to move forward, but just not quite sure which way to go.
[00:00:07] Speaker B: Yeah. Or maybe you've got all these ideas swirling around your head.
[00:00:10] Speaker A: Exactly. And you struggle to kind of nail down the one thing that'll really make a difference.
[00:00:15] Speaker B: Well, that's pretty much the space we're diving into today.
[00:00:18] Speaker A: We've looked at some really interesting material, some approaches designed to help cut through all that noise.
[00:00:24] Speaker B: Right. To help you get a clearer sense of direction. Make decisions with more, let's say, confidence.
[00:00:30] Speaker A: And then share what you figure out along the way.
[00:00:32] Speaker B: Precisely. It's moving past, just collecting information. You know, it's about understanding how to apply it so you get real results, tangible results. Yeah. We're looking at three main ideas today. They're sort of interconnected. Okay, now what? 1.
And OPIA, which stands for other people's audiences.
[00:00:50] Speaker A: Got it. So decision making, focused action and collaborative sharing.
[00:00:56] Speaker B: How they all work together to, well, propel you forward.
[00:00:59] Speaker A: Okay, let's jump into the first one then.
Now, what? Seems like such a simple question, doesn't it? Something we all ask.
[00:01:07] Speaker B: It does, but this project really unpacks it. It focuses right on that core skill, decision making.
[00:01:14] Speaker A: The thinking being that if we consciously engage with how we make choices, we.
[00:01:18] Speaker B: Can unlock some serious potential. Yeah.
It's even framed around this idea of 365 days to decision mastery.
[00:01:26] Speaker A: Wow. A whole year.
[00:01:27] Speaker B: What's really interesting is how it starts with self awareness. Like knowing yourself first.
[00:01:32] Speaker A: How so?
[00:01:33] Speaker B: Well, the source mentioned this survey.
It gets you thinking. Are you naturally a logical planner with.
[00:01:38] Speaker A: Your decisions or more intuitive, gut feeling kind of person.
[00:01:42] Speaker B: Exactly. And just understanding your default mode is step one towards making more mindful choices.
[00:01:48] Speaker A: Makes you think about those snap judgments we make all the time. Are they actually helping us?
[00:01:52] Speaker B: Right. It's not saying one way is inherently better.
[00:01:55] Speaker A: No, no. Just about recognizing your tendencies and then.
[00:01:58] Speaker B: Building that capacity for more deliberate decision making.
[00:02:01] Speaker A: It also talks about identifying those things that hold us back. Right. Those inner roadblocks.
[00:02:05] Speaker B: They call them the villains in our personal stories, which I thought was an interesting way to put it. The things that sabotage our progress.
[00:02:13] Speaker A: Yeah. And that tagline, who will you be next?
That really stuck with me.
[00:02:18] Speaker B: Me too. It flips that feeling of uncertainty, that, oh no, now what?
[00:02:23] Speaker A: Feeling into something proactive. A question about who you could become.
[00:02:27] Speaker B: It's a powerful reframe. Instead of being stuck or paralyzed by now what?
[00:02:32] Speaker A: It's an invitation. Actively shape your future self through today's.
[00:02:36] Speaker B: Choices and think about how many Tiny decisions we make every single day. Almost on autopilot.
[00:02:42] Speaker A: This encourages you to see the cumulative effect. How they all add up to shape who you're becoming.
[00:02:46] Speaker B: Definitely.
Okay, shall we pivot to the second project one?
[00:02:50] Speaker A: Yeah, let's do it. This one sounds simpler. Maybe the one word experiment.
[00:02:55] Speaker B: It's elegant, I think is the word. Instead of that massive list of New.
[00:02:58] Speaker A: Year's resolutions which, let's be honest, often get forgotten by February.
[00:03:01] Speaker B: Haha. Right. You just choose one single word.
[00:03:05] Speaker A: One word for the whole year?
[00:03:06] Speaker B: For the year, yeah. Not for life. Just as your guide for those 12 months.
[00:03:10] Speaker A: Huh. Okay. What's the power in that? There's one word.
[00:03:14] Speaker B: Well, think about mental clutter.
How easily we get pulled in a million directions trying to juggle goals.
This taps into the idea that focusing all your attention on one core concept can actually have a much bigger impact.
[00:03:27] Speaker A: Like focusing sunlight with a magnifying glass.
[00:03:29] Speaker B: Exactly. That analogy, it intensifies the effect rather than scattering your energy.
[00:03:34] Speaker A: So that one word becomes like a filter?
[00:03:37] Speaker B: Pretty much. Does this opportunity align with my word? Does this decision feel right based on that intention?
[00:03:43] Speaker A: Okay, I see. And the source mentioned something about creating a one book.
[00:03:46] Speaker B: Yeah, a short personal book exploring your word and your journey with it over the year.
[00:03:51] Speaker A: That sounds quite involved.
[00:03:53] Speaker B: It can be. But there's this really interesting angle.
Writing it from the perspective of your future. You.
[00:04:01] Speaker A: Future me? How does that work?
[00:04:02] Speaker B: Like the you who has already lived that year. Embodying the word. It helps you tap into wisdom and clarity to guide. Guide your present actions.
[00:04:10] Speaker A: Ah, okay. So you're creating a narrative around the intention.
[00:04:14] Speaker B: Exactly. And it's not just one size fits all. They offer different ways to engage a DIY online course.
[00:04:20] Speaker A: Right.
[00:04:20] Speaker B: Online groups, even in person groups. And one on one coaching too.
[00:04:24] Speaker A: So options depending on how you learn best.
[00:04:26] Speaker B: Yeah. Recognizing people thrive differently. And the tools are kind of cool too.
[00:04:30] Speaker A: Like what?
[00:04:31] Speaker B: Mind maps. Using voice recordings to explore your words, meaning each. Even using AI to generate images related to it.
[00:04:38] Speaker A: AI images. Interesting.
[00:04:40] Speaker B: And it all culminates in creating an actual physical hardcover book.
[00:04:43] Speaker A: A tangible reminder. I like that.
[00:04:45] Speaker B: Me too. And they even offer a 21 day guarantee, which suggests they're pretty confident it works.
[00:04:50] Speaker A: Okay, that covers one.
Let's shift gears again. The third one was opa.
[00:04:56] Speaker B: Right. Opa. Other people's audiences. Now the name might sound a bit marketing speak, maybe a little, but the philosophy behind it seems much more human centered. It's about collaboration.
[00:05:08] Speaker A: Okay. How does it work in practice?
[00:05:10] Speaker B: It's mainly about connecting with other people. Authors Creators, entrepreneurs in your space and having real conversations, often on zoom, like interviews or discussions. The key is that reciprocal exchange.
[00:05:23] Speaker A: So talking with people, not just at them.
[00:05:25] Speaker B: Exactly. And the outcome is pretty insightful. You, the participant, get to share your.
[00:05:30] Speaker A: Message and potentially reach a new audience through your collaborators network.
[00:05:34] Speaker B: Precisely. But you also get back a ton of ready made content from that conversation.
[00:05:39] Speaker A: What kind of content?
[00:05:40] Speaker B: Think short video snippets, audio clips, quote graphics, all derived from the discussion itself. Material you can share easily.
[00:05:48] Speaker A: Ah, so it's content creation and distribution sort of rolled into one activity.
[00:05:54] Speaker B: Efficient, very efficient. It's presented as a real win win. You get exposure and you get this library of content without starting from zero.
[00:06:02] Speaker A: Plus the sources mention something about confidence.
[00:06:05] Speaker B: Yeah, just the act of talking through your ideas, articulating them in conversation.
[00:06:09] Speaker A: Let's build your own clarity and confidence in your message. Makes sense.
[00:06:12] Speaker B: And they even use tech to take it a step further. Tools that analyze the discussion.
[00:06:16] Speaker A: Analyze it for what?
[00:06:18] Speaker B: To kind of give an objective look at the key themes, the main insights that came out, which can then spark more content ideas.
[00:06:26] Speaker A: Wow. Okay. So it really leverages that single conversation multiple ways.
[00:06:31] Speaker B: It seems. So now when you take a step back, look at all three. Now what? One opa.
[00:06:37] Speaker A: You start to see a pattern emerging. Right? The source material ties them together for 2025 with this thread.
[00:06:43] Speaker B: Decide, act, share.
[00:06:45] Speaker A: Decide, act share.
Simple, but feels quite profound.
[00:06:50] Speaker B: Yeah. It's presented as more than just steps, almost like a philosophy.
[00:06:53] Speaker A: So break that down, decide that links back to now what exactly?
[00:06:58] Speaker B: Getting clear. Deciding who you want to be next, what direction you're heading, that mindful decision making.
[00:07:02] Speaker A: Okay, then act.
[00:07:03] Speaker B: Act on that decision with focused effort. Like mastering your choices in now what? Or living your one word.
[00:07:10] Speaker A: Or doing the collaborative sharing through opa.
[00:07:12] Speaker B: Right. Taking concrete action based on your decision.
[00:07:15] Speaker A: And the final piece. Share.
[00:07:17] Speaker B: Share your journey, share your message, which connects to opa. But also just the broader idea of connecting with others.
[00:07:23] Speaker A: It's not just broadcasting, is it? It's about the learning and impact that comes from shared experience.
[00:07:28] Speaker B: The material calls this whole cycle a treasure map.
[00:07:32] Speaker A: A treasure map. I like that. Leading not just to like productivity or.
[00:07:37] Speaker B: Profit, but towards purpose. A deeper sense of it.
[00:07:40] Speaker A: It feels quite holistic actually. Connecting the inner work, clarity, intention with the outer engagement.
[00:07:47] Speaker B: Taking action, connecting with people.
[00:07:49] Speaker A: Suggesting that a really fulfilling path involves that continuous cycle.
Decide, act, share.
[00:07:56] Speaker B: It really ties it all together neatly.
[00:07:58] Speaker A: So for you listening as you think about your own goals, your aspirations, maybe consider that sequence. Decide, act, share.
[00:08:08] Speaker B: Yeah, which part of that resonates most with you right now? Is it the deciding part?
Gaining clarity?
[00:08:13] Speaker A: Or maybe the acting part? Focusing your energy with that single intention?
[00:08:17] Speaker B: Or perhaps it's about sharing, finding new ways to connect and get your perspective out there collaboratively.
[00:08:22] Speaker A: It's definitely an interesting question to ponder.
Where could taking a real focused deep dive into just one of those areas actually lead you something to think about?
