I Am Your Korean Mom
255. The wisdom of strategic downsizing
Aug 14, 2023
Exploring the benefits of intentional downsizing, challenging the belief that growth is always good. Discussing the importance of downsizing for personal and professional growth and the power of honoring body and spirit signals. Recognizing and celebrating successful downsizing and encouraging listeners to explore downsizing in their own lives for more joy and ease.
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- Intentional strategic downsizing involves purposefully minimizing or reversing growth to focus on other important aspects of life or business, such as healing, mental health, and personal values.
- The absence of leadership and conversation around intentional downsizing perpetuates a culture of exploitation and neglect, sacrificing well-being and important aspects of life for the pursuit of financial gain.
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The Value of Intentional Strategic Downsizing
In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the importance of intentional and strategic downsizing. Society often teaches us that growth is good and downsizing is bad. However, intentional strategic downsizing involves purposely minimizing or reversing our growth in order to focus on other aspects of life or business that are important, such as healing, mental health, family, and personal values. The speaker shares examples from their own life, including cutting income, turning down profitable projects, and diverting energy to non-income producing activities. This practice challenges the culture of constant growth and highlights the significance of non-monetary metrics and ethical leadership.
