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I gave myself an awesome present for Christmas 2012. I gave myself an empty museum. In the couple of weeks since, I've done my best to transform this empty space into a vibrant and useful "Museum of Purpose" that you can interact and engage with. In this installment there is a 13 video exhibition that is meant to both inspire you and to share a bit of what you can find when you visit the museum.
I have a confession. This potentially interactive, vibrant and useful "empty museum" is the new Mighty Purpose Facebook page. So why would I try to make a museum for you out of something as ordinary as a Facebook page?
First, I'll share why a museum. My family and I spend an above average amount of time in museums (art, geological, children's, air, science and more). We've learned that there are good museums and bad museums, and then there are the best museums. The best are more than just stuff on a wall. They challenge you and engage you. They are not static, but you can interact with them and grow because of the experience. One great example of this kind of museum is a traveling National Geographic exhibit called "Real Pirates" (you should check out here and here to learn a little more). We saw this on New Years Day at the Milwaukee Public Museum. I didn't know I wanted a museum until I experienced "Real Pirates".
The best part of this exhibit was when when a pirate stopped us from boarding a replica of a pirate galley named "Whyda". This wasn't some Captain Hook look-a-like, but an actor accurately dressed as African slave-turned pirate. I demanded entrance and then he threatened my life. I did manage to talk our way on board, as long as we stepped onto the ship with our right feet first (it's bad luck to do otherwise).
So cool! And, this is just one example of how this exhibit was vibrant, interactive and in fact useful. It was useful because I was only able to talk my way onto the ship because I used what I learned earlier about 18th pirate codes on splitting loot. I'm even tempted to offer all of you a set of pirate articles to sign in blood. This is the kind of special experience I want you to have when you visit this Museum of Purpose.
Second, why Facebook? While all of you have been following along, lending a hand, and engaging me during this odyssey, I often run into interesting ideas and tools, as well as inspiring stories. I want an easy way to share these worthwhile resources, as well as give an easy way for you to interact with me. I also know that each of you have a lot you could share with this community, so folks who visit the museum will be able to be curators, and share your stories, insights and thoughts. This could bring us all closer together. A museum housed on Facebook should help us make all of this happen.
I've written enough. First, check out the list of 13 videos I selected from museum's current content. Select a couple to watch. They range from a few minutes to a little over 20 minutes. I like all of them.
Second, please head over to the museum at www.facebook.com/mightypurpose. You'll see that the Motivate (Beta) Fellows are already there, and some of you have already found the museum on your own. If you think what you see there is worthwhile, then please Like the page, comment on what you see and share.
Be well,
Sterling Lynk
First, I'll share why a museum. My family and I spend an above average amount of time in museums (art, geological, children's, air, science and more). We've learned that there are good museums and bad museums, and then there are the best museums. The best are more than just stuff on a wall. They challenge you and engage you. They are not static, but you can interact with them and grow because of the experience. One great example of this kind of museum is a traveling National Geographic exhibit called "Real Pirates" (you should check out here and here to learn a little more). We saw this on New Years Day at the Milwaukee Public Museum. I didn't know I wanted a museum until I experienced "Real Pirates".
The best part of this exhibit was when when a pirate stopped us from boarding a replica of a pirate galley named "Whyda". This wasn't some Captain Hook look-a-like, but an actor accurately dressed as African slave-turned pirate. I demanded entrance and then he threatened my life. I did manage to talk our way on board, as long as we stepped onto the ship with our right feet first (it's bad luck to do otherwise).
So cool! And, this is just one example of how this exhibit was vibrant, interactive and in fact useful. It was useful because I was only able to talk my way onto the ship because I used what I learned earlier about 18th pirate codes on splitting loot. I'm even tempted to offer all of you a set of pirate articles to sign in blood. This is the kind of special experience I want you to have when you visit this Museum of Purpose.
Second, why Facebook? While all of you have been following along, lending a hand, and engaging me during this odyssey, I often run into interesting ideas and tools, as well as inspiring stories. I want an easy way to share these worthwhile resources, as well as give an easy way for you to interact with me. I also know that each of you have a lot you could share with this community, so folks who visit the museum will be able to be curators, and share your stories, insights and thoughts. This could bring us all closer together. A museum housed on Facebook should help us make all of this happen.
I've written enough. First, check out the list of 13 videos I selected from museum's current content. Select a couple to watch. They range from a few minutes to a little over 20 minutes. I like all of them.
Second, please head over to the museum at www.facebook.com/mightypurpose. You'll see that the Motivate (Beta) Fellows are already there, and some of you have already found the museum on your own. If you think what you see there is worthwhile, then please Like the page, comment on what you see and share.
Be well,
Sterling Lynk
The Tribes We Lead - 17:27. I was inspired to share this by my recent roughly annual rereading of Seth Godin's book "Tribes". You don't have to have been anointed "Leader" to lead. In fact, we need you to lead.
The Holstee Manifesto - 2:37. This is the video version of the Holstee Manifesto. You can see the original here. From the Holstee YouTube Channel - "The Holstee Manifesto is a call to action to live a life full of intention, creativity, passion, and community."
Quieting the Lizard Brain - 18:33. Last November I discussed an idea I called "The Army of the Dead". Seth Godin calls it "The Lizard Brain". Godin describes the problem and then proposes a nice solution.
Unlock the Intelligence, Passion, Greatness of Girls - 14:40. This video gave me some clarity on how surviving relates to living with purpose, and helped me write Some Ideas On Surviving.
Live the Life of Your Dreams - 22.08. At first was a little hesitant to share this video. After all, how many of you can relate to a wealthy movie executive? But, this movie executive offers you a path you can use to develop sources of success in your life.
Track Your Small Wins to Motivate Big Accomplishments - 21:10. I originally proposed this journal-writing concept to the Motivate (Beta) Fellows to help power them through their experience. But, this may be an equally useful tool for you too.
Without the Doing, Dreaming Is Useless - 17:05. You will get distracted and lose momentum, and find something "better". Here's how you get through that and live your purpose.
Steal Like An Artist - 11:15. I suggest you shamelessly steal the principles from this talk for your life. Yes it will probably take some translation, but it is worth it.
Do What You've Never Done Before - 20:18. "But I find more and more that the way stuff gets done is accidental and circumstantial," says Paula Scher. This video is a great piece of evidence of the power of fast prototyping your way to cool, and purposeful, stuff.
When a Reporter Becomes the Story - 11:54. This gentleman was feeling the same urge that your are likely feeling. I bet it sounds something like this: "I want to do more, something meaningful. But how do I do that with my skills?" He followed that feeling. See what he gained and what he lost on that adventure.
The Surprising Science of Happiness - 21:20. I believe self-understanding is important to identifying and maintaining all of the necessary sources of sustenance, success, sacrifice and strength you need to live a purposeful life. This video brings a different perspective to our discussion of self-understanding.
How to Start a Movement - 3:10. What does this young shirt-less man have to do with changing the world...and living your purpose?
The Transformative Power of Classical Music - 20:47. See how this man uses what he is best at to serve, support and grow the people around him. You may not like classical music, but you should like his model of living.