If you feel like you are in Survive today, this section is for you.
Perhaps the basics are working. You’re getting through the days and meeting your commitments, but there’s little spare capacity. Most of your energy goes into keeping everything moving and ticking along, rather than creating what’s next.
“Nil desperandum” is a Latin phrase.
It translates to “Never despair“
“We have evolved to survive. Every one of us is here because, generation after generation, our ancestors found ways to keep going. They adapted, learned, helped each other and survived.
Some days we move forward. Some days we hold our ground. Some days we rest, recover and rebuild our capacity. All of that counts.
And as we survive, we learn. Often in small ways we barely notice. Problems solved. Lessons learned. Skills mastered. Experience becomes instinct and, over time, wisdom.
Your true capacity is about far more than cash flow. It is energy, health, skills, knowledge, confidence, relationships, resources and the ability to act.
So take a breath. Acknowledge your wins. Start from where you are. Notice what is already working and what you have. Choose your next step and take it.
Keep going. Keep learning. Keep growing.
By surviving, you give yourself the chance to flow and thrive.”
Simon Hedley
Being in Survive is not a judgement on you or your value. I want you to really know that, even and especially if it feels like everyone and the world does or would judge you if they knew.
In fact, the vast majority of people around the world operate in this mode. They’re working hard, paying the bills, meeting responsibilities and doing their best with what they have. Doing their best to survive another day, another week, another month.
I want you to know three things:
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Start with a fresh perspective.
Remember, comparison can steal your joy.
Before comparing yourself with anyone else, start with perspective.
If, over the next 24 hours, you have food, clean water and somewhere safe to sleep, you’re already fortunate in ways that can be easy to overlook.
Your situation may still be difficult. Your bills still need paying. Your goals still matter. But comparison, especially in the age of social media and AI, rarely helps. Gratitude and clear thinking are a better foundation for whatever comes next.
Prioritisation Makes A Difference
I believe you have the ability to connect, to communicate, to ask questions, to inquiry and to take action.
That’s what it takes to make progress. Step by step, moment by moment.
The challenge I’ve found is when it’s hard to know what to prioritise. So sometimes the biggest priority is to take a breath and consider 30 days from now, or 7 days from now, or 24 hours from now..
Then think about what are the most essential priorities to complete.
When you have 1, 2 or 3 priorities to focus on each day, I’ve found it can make all the difference to your ability to make progress.
Then once you have your priorities clearer, schedule in time to move them forward. The spare five / ten minutes add up. The hour before and after work helps. That focussed 3 hours in an evening or weekend.
Scheduling your success becomes really important when you’re in survival especially. It’s all to easy to get caught up and never give yourself the five minutes each day to make the small steps which compound.
It’s also important not to burn the candles at every end and in the middle, and us up all your capacity. Being able to focus when you need is good, however burning yourself out isn’t the plan. We’ve all done, I know I have. Your rest is important, staying hydrated and giving your brain and self the best chance for creativity and clarity.
These are a selection of other resources that may help you on the journey:
Pause Stop Reset Podcast
People stories about navigating life and business, with examples and actions that can help. Get access via Apple Podcast, Spotify, Youtube.
I’d especially recommend the episode with Terry Stout.
You can also get a great Pause Stop Reset™ Journal on Amazon.
Youtube
Be careful and selective what you listen to or watch. I don’t want you to watch hours and hour of videos. Often people are sharing stuff to try and sell you some magic button and that’s not what you need. But today there are useful resources, music, stories and more on YouTube. I try and publish real conversations. While I may not be able to talk to you live hopefully some of the conversations there will help.
Chaos To Clarity™ Book by Simon Hedley
How to get out of your own way and remember what really matters.
You can find the book on Amazon or in good book stores, and it’s available in physical form, on kindle and as an audio book.
I’d recommend getting a copy and reading a bit each day. This is a deep book, full of the distinctions and ideas I wish I had learnt decades earlier. Reading this book will help you become more valuable and have greater clarity and ability to navigate life.
The Simple Idea™ Club
This is a community club to help people navigate life and business.
It’s a great place to get inspired, get access to wider resources and more.
We have calls bi-weekly and it’s a great way to start to access my wider world, so we can help you survive and more.
Learn more at www.TheSimpleIdea.club
Strategic Alchemy® Book and Sessions
If you have capacity to think creatively I’d recommend you check out www.StrategicAlchemy.com , and join the VIP list there. I believe that often what it takes to survive and start to flow and thrive is making connections that all for the extraordinary. Sometimes it may be a resource hidden in plain site, and sometimes it’s something that’s been in the blind spot or you didn’t know was possible.
If you’d like my help and to book a session you can learn more about that here www.TheStrategicAlchemist.com
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