Maker Mix
Measure Your Success
The Maker Mix is a framework for measuring success and making intentional choices. It involves considering three aspects of life: money, impact, and expression. The framework provides a simple and intuitive way to evaluate and adjust your priorities, allowing you to create a more fulfilling life.
- Measure your success in multiple ways
- Consider the importance of money, impact, and expression
- Make intentional choices to create a more fulfilling life
- Evaluate Your Current Maker MixReflect on your current priorities and evaluate your success in terms of money, impact, and expression.Pro tipUse a journal or spreadsheet to track your progressWarningAvoid comparing yourself to others
- Set Your Ideal Maker MixEnvision your ideal priorities and set goals for your Maker Mix. Consider what changes you need to make to create a more fulfilling life.Pro tipUse visualization techniques to imagine your ideal lifeWarningBe realistic about your limitations and constraints
- Adjust Your Maker MixMake intentional choices to adjust your priorities and create a more fulfilling life. This may involve making changes to your work, relationships, or personal growth.Pro tipStart small and make incremental changesWarningAvoid making drastic changes without careful consideration
Bill's Story
Bill, a consultant, used the Maker Mix to evaluate his success and make intentional choices. He adjusted his priorities to focus more on impact and expression, leading to a more fulfilling life.
OutcomeBill was able to create a sense of purpose and fulfillment in his life, despite the challenges of his work.
Focusing Too Much on Money
Focusing too much on money can lead to an unbalanced life and neglect of other important aspects of success.
Ignoring Impact and Expression
Ignoring the importance of impact and expression can lead to a lack of fulfillment and purpose in life.
Comparing Yourself to Others
Comparing yourself to others can lead to feelings of inadequacy and dissatisfaction, rather than focusing on your own unique strengths and weaknesses.
The Maker Mix was developed as a tool to help individuals measure their success and make intentional choices. It is based on the idea that success is not just about making money, but also about making an impact and expressing oneself.
Source · BOOK
Designing Your Work Life