Only Another… 3 Years of Asking?!
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Only Another… 3 Years of Asking?!

After feeling discouraged by a perceived lack of progress on the journal, I set the goal of asking at least one person a day. Here’s how that change in approach created connections with different meaning.

I also share how the resulting discoveries helped me stop rushing to the destination of the finished project, and instead enjoy the process as a journey.

3 key takeaways:

  • The importance of shifting your focus from output to process

  • How and why that redefined my idea of success with the music project

  • How asking the question within my community helped me bond with my neighbors

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How Firefighters Responded to My Musical Emergency
Janna Barrett Janna Barrett

How Firefighters Responded to My Musical Emergency

What started as a routine pitstop became one of my boldest moments so far—and I don’t just mean in the project. In this story, I find myself face-to-face with the chance to accomplish a lofty goal, and the choice between comfort and courage. It’s about timing, awkwardness, and the small but powerful magic of doing something you’re intimidated by.

3 takeaways:

  1. You don’t always get the “perfect” opportunity to do something. Sometimes you just get the opportunity.

  2. Feeling awkward or nervous doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong; it often means you’re doing something meaningful. And you’re getting stronger just by pushing through the discomfort!

  3. The more you practice showing up, the more natural courage becomes.

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How to Turn Everyday Life into Something Extraordinary
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How to Turn Everyday Life into Something Extraordinary

What if the difference between an ordinary day and an extraordinary one is simply choosing to engage? Here’s how a dull morning unfolded into something vivid—not because of any grand event, but because of a shift in presence.

In this story, you’ll hear about:

  • A day in the life of the project

  • Why that day felt special, and how it became a framework for the way I approach things now

  • How you can apply the same principles to your life

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