#NerdsUnite: Gettin 'er done
<editorsnote> Nerds, meet my buddy Eric. He is a MAASSTTEERRR social dynamics expert that will be talking about his experiences in the field from both an expert, and experience perspective. He's not just saying "this is how to get the girl" he's here to share his actual life stories and lessons learned from them. I only have one more thing left to say ... HIT IT ERIC !!</editorsnote>
#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @Redolpho
In the 7 Habits of Highly Effective people by Steven Covey, Steven talks about the path to interdependence. Interdependence is the state of a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities or mutuality. This is a three stage process; dependence, independence and interdependence, respectively.
Previously I had lived a life of dependence. I thought that I was independent or maybe even interdependent but really I was looking to others to tell me what to do and how to do it. Although the path to true independence isn’t achieved in a mere two weeks I have started making everyday decisions to move myself in that direction. I ask people for help less and look to myself for solutions more often. It has already made such a drastic difference and I’m very grateful that I had that epiphany. My energy has changed 180 degrees and that’s what’s most important. I’m not dragging myself to work anymore. I wake up stoked for my life. My creativity is functioning in a completely different way.
In the last two weeks I finally launched my social media company with my partner and the launch party was off the chain. Business since then has been great and if you look at the picture below you can see that my smile is genuine. I’m so excited to take our company to the next stage.
As far as the hostel goes, things have been pretty good. The work is hard and the hours are weird. In the last two weeks I’ve worked two 24 hour shifts between my company launch and my shifts at the hostel. Most nights I get somewhere between 3 and 5 hours of sleep but I guess that was to be expected. The perpetual jet lag is tough but I’m working through it.
My newest challenge is trying to budget time for a social life. As a creative individual I know the importance of distancing yourself from your work. I’m trying very hard to carve out time but there is a certain guilt that you feel as an entrepreneur when you are not working. You constantly feel as though you should be moving your company forward. On the other hand my spiritual contentment is precious and I know the consequences of starving it. I have felt the undertow of depression and have been making a conscious effort to just get out every week or so, even if just for an hour or two.
In other news I have found a real confidence in my expertise as a social dynamics coach.The students results have been significant. They’re going on multiple dates and I’ve had the chance to see them outside of our workshops and you can see the new sense of confidence that they have. Watching them grow so much as people has been so inspiring. Workshop #2 is coming up where we’ll talk about the intricacies of moving from hello to romance and I can’t wait to watch them take the next step in their journey.
Thanks again to everybody that has been so supportive over the last month. My personal growth has impressed me and your support has been paramount. I’m so grateful!
L’chiam! (to life)
#thatisall
If you’d like to share your stories please feel free to tweet me at @redolpho or email me at eric dot rudolph dot carrillo at gmail dot com