E277 The Power of Creating w/ Monica Lim

E277 The Power of Creating w/ Monica Lim

Author: CJ Finley June 29, 2023 Duration: 1:13:04
Today's guest is Monica Lim. In this episode she shares her journey towards practical living, explaining how she seeks to simplify her life and boost productivity in all her endeavors. She discusses her concept of 'let's get practical,' her process of starting a podcast, and her quest to explore the meaning of practicality for different people. Listen in as she shares insightful examples from her personal life and how she effectively delegates tasks in her professional projects. Monica also opens up about her background in civil engineering and how she beautifully organizes Notion pages for her clients to create more efficient and effective projects/business/art.    Key Topics Monica's 'let's get practical' mantra and how it inspired her to start a podcast. Her unique approach to practicality, emphasizing its variation for different individuals. Monica shares her amusing struggle with laundry chores, revealing how she uses mise en place to make it easier. She talks about delegating the initial stages of projects (0-10%) to help overcome procrastination. Learn about Monica's background in civil engineering and how it influences her meticulous approach to organizing her Notion pages. The initial lack of confidence inhibiting people from actualizing their ideas, and how this fear can be overcome through creating and receiving feedback from others. The impact of COVID-19 on Monica's professional career How Monica became a Notion expert Her desire to bring Notion to senior citizens in nursing homes The transition from working full-time to a more independent and creative roles How Monica got involved with the production of fashion shows Insights on starting and managing a podcast How writing aids in better thinking The concept of "taste," particularly in writing. Monica shares her admiration for writers like Morgan Housel and expresses her desire to achieve a similar level of effortless and simple writing.   Connect with Monica Podcast Instagram YouTube Twitter   Connect with CJ Finley:   CJ's Instagram CJ's YouTube CJ's Twitter cjfinley.com   ThriveOnLife Podcast Instagram thriveonlife.com    

CJ Finley hosts the THRIVEONLIFE Podcast, a space dedicated to practical conversations about building a more fulfilling existence. Rather than just theorizing, each episode digs into the tangible aspects of well-being, focusing on the interconnected pillars of health, personal wealth, and genuine happiness. You’ll hear CJ in dialogue with a variety of entrepreneurs and mission-driven individuals who have moved beyond merely getting by and are actively crafting lives they love. These discussions are grounded in real experience, offering actionable tips and perspectives that listeners can apply to their own journeys. The tone is conversational and direct, avoiding empty inspiration in favor of substance. New episodes arrive regularly, continuing a consistent exploration of what it means to truly thrive. This podcast serves as a resource for anyone feeling stuck in a routine and looking for thoughtful guidance on integrating better habits, smarter financial choices, and a deeper sense of purpose into their daily routine. It’s about the cumulative effect of small, intentional changes across all areas of life.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

THRIVEONLIFE Podcast: Helping people live better lives with tips on health, wealth, and happiness.
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