The last 6 months of my life looked like a Transatlantic crisscross, hopping from my home and clients in New York, to Colorado and California, to clients in Europe, and then to my native land of Ireland.
Jetlag aside, I not only enjoy the variety of this schedule but thrive in it due to the constant perspective shift it (and being a dual citizen) affords me.
Being in America, you can feel the bravado, boldness, and ingenuity that defines the “American Spirit,” a nod to the very formation of the country—a bunch of pioneers determined to own their destiny.
But being in Europe offers a focus on the collective versus the individual, the importance of balance and downtime, and the nuance and willingness to sit with decisions and discomfort – again, a nod to the long history and viewpoint that comes with witnessing the rises and falls of empires, shifting territory lines, and more.
People often ask me which I prefer. My answer is that, like most things in life, it’s the combination of the two and the inspiration that the varying approaches afford me, not the differences, that I relish.
How are you actively creating space for various perspectives in your life and organization? Where can you find power, not rigid preference, in examining the merits of different approaches?
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