Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen S2E13 - Just Show Up
On this episode of the Open Your Eyes podcast, McKay introduces the audience to the practice of showing up. He opens up the conversation by sharing the resilient story of Jane Marczewski, America’s Got Talent competitor, 2-time cancer survivor, and beautiful singer. Despite all of the unfair challenges that seemed to hold her back, namely a long battle with cancer and an unexpected divorce, Jane continued to show up each and every day. McKay believes that’s the secret to success: the more we show up for ourselves and others, the more we develop healthy habits and increase our chances of being in the right place at the right time.
A simple act such as going to the gym to run every morning might not seem like a life changing pursuit, but the more you show up for yourself consistently, the more content and proud of yourself you will be. 80% of the battle is showing up after all. Waking up and driving to the gym before the sun rises is the hard part. McKay draws this episode to a close by recounting the trials and tribulations of Tony Romo’s quarterback career with the Dallas Cowboys. After graduating from a lackluster football program and not being selected during the draft, Tony Romo showed up day after day, determined to improve his game. As we, and the football community, know, he went on to do just that with immense success. And here’s the thing - you can too. By showing up for yourself and others, you will start to notice yourself thriving in all aspects of your life.
The Finer Details of This Episode:
- Jane Marczewski's story of resiliency
- Showing up for yourself
- Showing up for loved ones
- Developing habits
- Tony Romo’s fortitude
Quotes:
“Here she was, 30-years old, a two-time cancer survivor, divorced, trying to survive in the up and down life of writing music, trying to keep her faith despite life letting her down every time she seemed to rise.”
“It’s important that everyone knows that I am so much more than the bad things that happen to me. You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy.”
“Team members who show up for their team find their team often shows up for them.”
“I have become a better person by trying to show up for other people. My disposition is different. I feel closer to people. I am more aware and self-aware in the process.”
“Just showing up at the gym or on the running path may not sound like a big deal, but each time you show up, it’s a tiny victory.”
“Being in the right place at the right time is a key to success. When you show up consistently, you create more chances that you’re in the right place when opportunities appear. Whether you keep looking for the right job or finding customers for your new business, showing up will drive you to find the opportunity you want.”
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