A while back, I came across a post on Ian Cron’s blog about writing your memoir in six words. It struck a cord with me because I had met with a business coach a while back who was working on the same thing for her business. At the time, I was really challenged by this task. I came up with the following:
graphic design. web design.business design.
I thought it was pretty fitting but only focused on my business and I am a firm believer that you cannot separate your business from your personal life completely when you are a solopreneur. When building a business around something you are passionate about, your business is your life.
Now, I fondly remember this task and post. I’m in a space where I have come full circle and am embracing every aspect of who I am and including it in my business, focused on finding and expressing your voice + lifestyle design: building a business and life around your gifts. It hit me today that I had created that “six words or less” without even trying. I guess when it’s right, it’s just right.
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What are your six words? I hope you’ll share below!
Amy Putkonen says
March 13, 2013 at 8:18 pmHere’s mine… Go deep, make mistakes, love everthing.
Michele Bergh says
March 13, 2013 at 9:50 pmLove your 6 words, Amy! Thanks for sharing them here.
Inga Deksne says
September 30, 2012 at 4:09 pmlove this task and to my surprise I manage to use only 5 words to express the essence of my business and my personal life.
“choose to be happy now!”
this is what work on with my clients and this is something I live by.
Michele Bergh says
October 1, 2012 at 12:36 amHappiness is definitely where it’s at!
Jacqueline Fairbrass says
September 28, 2012 at 12:10 pmchoose happy, be healthy, stay fabulous
Anonymous says
September 28, 2012 at 9:19 pmI like it! Thanks for sharing!
Julie Geigle says
September 28, 2012 at 11:57 amLove that clarity! Off the top of my head… “Spiritual Journey ~ Unleash Your Divine Potential.” This would be great to add to my annual goals to see how it shifts from year to year.
Michele says
September 28, 2012 at 12:03 pmOooo, that’s a great one, Julie. Love it!
Hilary Parry says
September 28, 2012 at 11:15 amWhat a tough task, but great to get clear on your business/life. Mine would be (right now):
“Using tarot to create possibilities.”
Michele says
September 28, 2012 at 11:40 amI like that Hilary! Just love the idea of creating possibilities. It feels so empowering!
Lisa Claudia Briggs says
September 28, 2012 at 10:18 amLove this in theory but as somebody who is tortured with the compulsion to write and rewrite copy for my website endlessly (although not blogposts for whatever reason) this challenge seems daunting. This will stick in my head for days.. if I find my 6 will come back and post.
Michele says
September 28, 2012 at 10:54 amIt did for me as well in the beginning but I love the simplicity of it all and it certainly requires us to become clear, if we aren’t already.
Bri Saussy says
September 27, 2012 at 8:46 amHmmm… my six words would be: Blessed and a blessing in turn!
Michele says
September 28, 2012 at 3:08 amThat’s beautiful, Bri. I’m so glad you took the time to share with me:)
Michele Bergh says
September 20, 2012 at 7:29 pmIt is a fun one but can be tough. I’d love to hear what you come up with:)
Jennifer Richardson says
September 20, 2012 at 2:55 pmhmmm….I love this idea!
gonna give this some thought
….thanks for the bright inspire!
-Jennifer