Write Life Podcast With Kim Klassen

as mentioned in this episode.Warren Buffett's 5/25 rule is a straightforward method to help prioritize goals and focus efforts on what truly matters. Here’s how it works: 1 List Your Goals: Write down 25 career or life goals you want to achieve. These can be short-term or long-term. 2 Select the Top Five: Review your list and choose the five most important goals. These are the goals you want to prioritize above all others. 3 Focus Only on the Top Five: Concentrate all your efforts on achieving these five goals. Redirect resources and time away from other distractions and less important activities. 4 Avoid the Remaining Twenty: The remaining 20 goals become your "avoid-at-all-cost" list. Despite their potential importance, you should avoid any effort towards these goals until your top five have been accomplished. This helps prevent the spread of focus and resources, ensuring that your primary objectives receive the most attention.Warren Buffett's 5/25 rule often involves a conversation he had with his pilot, M

In this episode, I share:How I realized my life is extraordinary and what that means to me.The deep love I have for my work as a creator, teacher, and coach.Why my quiet, introverted studio life brings me so much peace.The moments with my family that remind me how miraculous life can be, from my sons’ unique journeys to my husband’s recovery from cancer.The overwhelming love I feel for my granddaughter and the bond we share.My gratitude for simple routines like walking and how they remind me of life’s beauty.An invitation for you to reflect on what makes your life extraordinary, while also continuing to dream and grow.

In this episode, I dive into the concept of the commonplace notebook—a simple, flexible tool for capturing thoughts, ideas, quotes, lists, and more. I share my recent discovery of this timeless idea and my commitment to carrying a pocket-sized notebook to jot down anything that sparks inspiration.You’ll hear about:What a commonplace notebook is and how it can be used.Why I’m choosing a physical notebook over my phone for most notes.The specific notebooks I’m starting with, including a beautiful gift from a friend and a Rhodia softcover.How this practice might help calm thought loops and bring clarity.An invitation for you to try it out and see how this simple practice could transform your creative flow.Have you tried a commonplace notebook, or does this idea resonate? Reach out to share your thoughts—I’d love to hear!Connect with me:Instagram: @kimklassenEmail: hello@kimklassen.comLet’s see where this journey takes us. Until next time.

Journal PromptsHow would your life feel if it were perfectly aligned with your values?If fear wasn’t a factor, what would you pursue right now?What’s a small joy or routine you’d love to add to your daily life?Imagine your dream collaboration—who’s involved, and what are you creating?What does a day of perfect alignment and joy look like to you?​​​.

What you make matters. It’s not just about the final product but the intention, story, and connection behind your work. In this short voice note, I invite you to embrace the beauty and impact of what you bring to the world.

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Episode Show NotesIn this episode, I’m sharing my journey with self-gatekeeping—those moments when I’ve told myself something isn’t for me, when really, I’ve just been afraid of being judged. Recently, I faced one of my biggest fears: putting my face on TikTok and talking to the camera. For some, this might not seem like a big deal, but for me, it was huge. I’ve realized I’ve been self-gatekeeping since I was a kid, saying ‘I’m not into that’ to avoid the risk of failure or criticism.Talking to the camera on social media has always felt like stepping into an uncontrollable, scary space, but I’m done letting fear take the lead. I hit record, uploaded my first TikTok, and—CRINGE— I forgot to check the cover and my mouth is wide open on the cover photo—but I decided to leave it just as it is. And then, I recorded a second one right away and posted that too. You’ll hear me working through the nerves on the podcast as I tell the story in real time.What about you? Is there something you’ve wanted to do, but fear ha

Episode SummaryToday, I’m exploring a concept that’s been on my mind for weeks: self-gatekeeping. This isn’t the online trend of “no gatekeeping here,” but something deeper—how we sometimes hold ourselves back from sharing our unique gifts, knowledge, and experiences with the world.What You’ll Learn• The true meaning of self-gatekeeping and how it might be limiting you• Why your perspective matters, even when it feels like “everything’s been done”• Practical steps to break free from self-imposed barriers• Why imperfect action is more powerful than waiting for perfectionUpdates• Hosting ChatGPT workshops for creatives• Designing stunning Squarespace websites (just finished an incredible site for Jocelyn French vintage atelier)• Shifting focus from website templates to custom Squarespace designsPersonal ReflectionI’ve been unintentionally taking a break from Instagram. The longer I stay away, the harder it feels to return—a perfect example of self-gatekeeping! To change this, I’m committing to posting a new fil

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Don't your spirits rise at the thought of having an entire day free to work, with no appointments at all? Well, that means your spirits are correspondingly depressed when you don't. And ambitious projects are by definition close to the limits of your capacity. A small decrease in morale is enough to kill them off". This reflects the joy and necessity of having uninterrupted time to nurture creativity