"I thought Star Wars was too wacky..." George Lucas

I am so excited about going back to the movie theatre! Sure, travel, dinners with friends and family and salon appointments are all up there on my post-pandemic list, but movies at the theatre with extra salty and buttery popcorn… that’s always been my thing! And there’s nothing better than a summer action and adventure blockbuster! Write YES in the comments if you agree.

I stand in awe of the creators of movies – such vivid imaginations and skill. Entire worlds created, insane situations to overcome… history shared as if it was happening in real time… all of that and more, consuming every ounce of my being from the opening scene to the closing credits. None of it ever “too wacky”, at least for me.

Neither are the goals my clients create for their businesses, careers and lives ever “too wacky”. It’s an odd thing we do sometimes, thinking that something that we imagine as our futures – something we really want for ourselves, but that is outside of our experience can be easily dismissed as not workable, not acceptable, maybe for somebody but not for someone like me… too wacky to work. Stop that!

Instead, start DISRUPTING yourself – disrupt your habitual way of thinking and doing. I’m reading a great book by James Altucher called ‘Skip The Line’. He says, “Careers [and businesses] are made by the people who bring new ideas to an ancient craft. Many people attempt to be at the top of the ancient craft. But few come up with the [disruptive idea] and add to the entire definition of the craft.” I love that - disrupt your craft!



Getting on the path of disruption can be as easy as asking yourself some questions:

• Instead of telling yourself, "that’s not realistic", ask, "If it was possible, what would I do?"
• Instead of telling yourself, "I’d love to BUT [insert circumstance]", ask, "If there were no boundaries or barriers what would I do?"
• Instead of telling yourself, "people will think I'm crazy", ask "what would George Lucas say about that!"

That just might make the difference. Give yourself permission. Wacky is exactly what the world is waiting for.