"What would be most helpful for you to read more about?" For me the answer is in alignment with what Michelle said. I want to read things that you most care about it. If it's health, then bring it on. I find that I am at my healthiest when I am taking the risk to engage and focus on what is most important to me in life, and I get enormous benefit from anyone who is demonstrating the bravery of focusing on what they are passionate about. So I love that you're recalibrating to follow your heart signal. I'm here because I get value from the author. The subject is secondary.
4 weeks ago, I had a similar realisation that I needed to change what I was writing about. I did lose some followers over the following 2 weeks which was painful. But now, I'm happier with my content now, even if less people read it.
"So, in all honesty, in re-calibrating to bring back health, I’ve been fearing that you’ll switch off. Get bored. Get confused. Unsubscribe." -- Fear not! For me, I'm here because I like and get inspired by your writing, whatever that may be about. Having said that, this pivot sounds very interesting. I look forward to continuing to read you, Eric. Thank you for doing this. :)
I love the re-calibration, Eric. And, also, I think it is okay to have seasons and cycles. I support you entering a season of returning to health as the foundation of success.
Two questions that have been sitting a bit heavy for me lately in terms of work and health are:
1) How can I best determine when I should be pushing through my pain, vs when it is a message from my body to do the opposite? There is always a certain level of pain to movement and exercise - at least for me.
2) What new 'trick' can I find to inspire and motivate me to care for my health now that "seeing quick results" is no longer a good primary motivator? In fact, as we get older, there may be some things that have more serious limitations in terms of how much they can improve. But, I know that investing in my health is still valuable - even if it no longer "solves" the chronic issues all together. I'm a person that thrives on gamification and seeing results. But, I may be at a stage where I need to find a way to invest "with faith" - because the results may or may not come... and they certainly are not coming quickly.
That Great Dodd photo was stunning. As is this edition. I like this check back in with your True North, Eric. Thank you. "Stay healthy. From there all else becomes possible." It's the way I sign off my newsletter. Because we've seen how easy it is to get derailed from the best laid plans. See you in WoP10.
Eric, I don't know if you were wrong. I never saw the rest of what you talk about as very removed from health, because they all kind of feed into each other. Dis-ease --> Disease spectrum is the way I relate to your writing.
Still, I appreciate your desire to recalibrate if that's what feels authentic for you. To answer your question on what would help me most: I would love to read about the body-first ways into our selves. There's a surfeit of mind-first self help (all the mind over matter kind of stuff, goal setting, deep work stuff) and to my mind very little of the body-first self help (of the top of my head I can think of only somatic awareness and somatic work practitioners, and change your state type stuff from the likes of Tony Robbins). I would like to read more of the body-first ways in which we can honour our bodymind as one integrated organism, not as the body and the mind, two separated and dissociated parts of ourself.
Dis-ease - that is such a great reminder, Malavika!
The body-first is really intriguing, and resonates with me. Funnily enough I'm deepening my somatic awareness with the Nervous System Mastery course at the moment, and plugging the gaps I've had to bring fully the body into how I show up.
This is great Eric. Like many people, I've had quite a health journey. Struggling with being an overweight kid, finding the diet that my body responds well to, and learning how to enjoy exercise.
While I have a great routine now, my father (an entrepreneur) recently discovered he had severe blockages in his heart. This is bringing health back into focus.
I firmly believe that health is a crucial component of success as a leader and in business. Your physical health is strongly linked to your mental and emotional health. In this vein, I’m looking forward to reading some of your health-related content!
Thank you for sharing your journey, James. It's bittersweet to have experienced your own health transformation, and to see your father encountering his own health challenges.
1. What do you think of the re-calibration? — So happy for your reflections and re-calibration Eric! I'm here for all of it :)
2. What would be most helpful for you to read more about? — What does health first mean? What choices do you choose? Can you give a comparison? For me, health and wellbeing are one of my core values and driven what careers I've chosen, where I live, who my partner is, what I eat (even the order at which I eat my food), what activities I do each week. Thinking about it aloud here, I've just realised how deep the value is, and how much it informs my choices. I'm so sensitive to when it isn't prioritised. I experience acutely a sense of self-harm.
3. What is the most pressing question you have? — I'd love to hear your stories and choices around health. It's not often talked about or shared. I think this is why a lot of people don't understand how to apply themselves and prioritise health in their lives. It will create safety and permission, at least if I speak for myself.
4. What would you like clarity on? — What your framework and definition for health is.
"What would be most helpful for you to read more about?" For me the answer is in alignment with what Michelle said. I want to read things that you most care about it. If it's health, then bring it on. I find that I am at my healthiest when I am taking the risk to engage and focus on what is most important to me in life, and I get enormous benefit from anyone who is demonstrating the bravery of focusing on what they are passionate about. So I love that you're recalibrating to follow your heart signal. I'm here because I get value from the author. The subject is secondary.
I appreciate this, Rick. I love your perspective on what you notice when you're healthiest.
4 weeks ago, I had a similar realisation that I needed to change what I was writing about. I did lose some followers over the following 2 weeks which was painful. But now, I'm happier with my content now, even if less people read it.
Thanks for sharing this Mak. Your courage helps my courage.
"So, in all honesty, in re-calibrating to bring back health, I’ve been fearing that you’ll switch off. Get bored. Get confused. Unsubscribe." -- Fear not! For me, I'm here because I like and get inspired by your writing, whatever that may be about. Having said that, this pivot sounds very interesting. I look forward to continuing to read you, Eric. Thank you for doing this. :)
I love this, Silvio. Thank you for the abundance of your support.
I've adopted these four words as my daily focus: healthy, happy, wise, wealthy (in that order). Without health, nothing else matters.
I loved understanding the way in which health shows up in your life.
I hope you write about whatever brings you joy! Looking forward to more essays from you :)
Magic, Michelle! Just magic.
I love the re-calibration, Eric. And, also, I think it is okay to have seasons and cycles. I support you entering a season of returning to health as the foundation of success.
Two questions that have been sitting a bit heavy for me lately in terms of work and health are:
1) How can I best determine when I should be pushing through my pain, vs when it is a message from my body to do the opposite? There is always a certain level of pain to movement and exercise - at least for me.
2) What new 'trick' can I find to inspire and motivate me to care for my health now that "seeing quick results" is no longer a good primary motivator? In fact, as we get older, there may be some things that have more serious limitations in terms of how much they can improve. But, I know that investing in my health is still valuable - even if it no longer "solves" the chronic issues all together. I'm a person that thrives on gamification and seeing results. But, I may be at a stage where I need to find a way to invest "with faith" - because the results may or may not come... and they certainly are not coming quickly.
That Great Dodd photo was stunning. As is this edition. I like this check back in with your True North, Eric. Thank you. "Stay healthy. From there all else becomes possible." It's the way I sign off my newsletter. Because we've seen how easy it is to get derailed from the best laid plans. See you in WoP10.
Being at Great Dodd was stunning, too. Thank you ❤️
Just like Arman, I see how health shows up in your life, too. What a lovely gift of an invitation for all your readers to stay healthy.
Eric, I don't know if you were wrong. I never saw the rest of what you talk about as very removed from health, because they all kind of feed into each other. Dis-ease --> Disease spectrum is the way I relate to your writing.
Still, I appreciate your desire to recalibrate if that's what feels authentic for you. To answer your question on what would help me most: I would love to read about the body-first ways into our selves. There's a surfeit of mind-first self help (all the mind over matter kind of stuff, goal setting, deep work stuff) and to my mind very little of the body-first self help (of the top of my head I can think of only somatic awareness and somatic work practitioners, and change your state type stuff from the likes of Tony Robbins). I would like to read more of the body-first ways in which we can honour our bodymind as one integrated organism, not as the body and the mind, two separated and dissociated parts of ourself.
Dis-ease - that is such a great reminder, Malavika!
The body-first is really intriguing, and resonates with me. Funnily enough I'm deepening my somatic awareness with the Nervous System Mastery course at the moment, and plugging the gaps I've had to bring fully the body into how I show up.
ahh NSM is next on my list of CBCs to attend. :)
This is great Eric. Like many people, I've had quite a health journey. Struggling with being an overweight kid, finding the diet that my body responds well to, and learning how to enjoy exercise.
While I have a great routine now, my father (an entrepreneur) recently discovered he had severe blockages in his heart. This is bringing health back into focus.
I firmly believe that health is a crucial component of success as a leader and in business. Your physical health is strongly linked to your mental and emotional health. In this vein, I’m looking forward to reading some of your health-related content!
Thank you for sharing your journey, James. It's bittersweet to have experienced your own health transformation, and to see your father encountering his own health challenges.
1. What do you think of the re-calibration? — So happy for your reflections and re-calibration Eric! I'm here for all of it :)
2. What would be most helpful for you to read more about? — What does health first mean? What choices do you choose? Can you give a comparison? For me, health and wellbeing are one of my core values and driven what careers I've chosen, where I live, who my partner is, what I eat (even the order at which I eat my food), what activities I do each week. Thinking about it aloud here, I've just realised how deep the value is, and how much it informs my choices. I'm so sensitive to when it isn't prioritised. I experience acutely a sense of self-harm.
3. What is the most pressing question you have? — I'd love to hear your stories and choices around health. It's not often talked about or shared. I think this is why a lot of people don't understand how to apply themselves and prioritise health in their lives. It will create safety and permission, at least if I speak for myself.
4. What would you like clarity on? — What your framework and definition for health is.
So many useful gems, as always, Charlotte. Actioning as I write this...
I'd second Charlotte on #3 here, too. That kind of honest, open conversation is always welcome - and I find personal stories inspiring!