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    Ep.245: Kirsty Maynor - Life Changes That Really Works

    enJanuary 04, 2024

    About this Episode

    “Start with the steps you don't want to take. -David White”

    “People often get caught up in jumping to something without really knowing why it matters to them or what's important to them.”

    Kirsty Maynor is a change expert and the author of the recently released book, "Untangled: A Practical and Inspirational Guide to Change You Choose and Change You Don't". She’s an expert in helping individuals navigate and master both chosen and thrust-upon changes in life. Despite working in change management for 25 years, Kirsty faced a challenge in 2008 when she unexpectedly lost her job. This experience led her to reassess her approach to change and discover the true essence of making lasting life changes.

    Kirsty’s message is about reflecting on her own missteps and facing the reality of her situation, she advises the importance of adapting to life changes without being overly prescriptive. It’s also important to have the need for intention, courage, and continuous steps forward, regardless of the prescribed sequence.

    Experimenting and adapting an entrepreneurial mindset when navigating change means you’re trying different approaches, learning from failures, and being adaptable. Drawing parallels between personal change and entrepreneurial endeavors. Untangling the inherent messiness of life involves recognizing and embracing imperfections. The goal is not to achieve perfect order but to pull threads apart, allowing you to weave your chosen aspects into a meaningful future.

    It’s significant to have clarity in navigating change, stating that, having a clear understanding of your core values and intentions is crucial. You have to recognize the messiness, experiment, and fail fast to be resilient and adaptable.

    Check out Kirsty’s book Untangled. You can find at untangledbook.com or on Amazon.

    To get tips, tools, resources and a bit of flavor of the change with Kirsty Maynor, visit her website: KirstyMaynor.com.

    Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent’s Soul. Raymond’s latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire’s Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!.

     

    www.Aaron.com

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