Gen X, Y, and Z: Advice for the Rest of 2020

A few months ago, a friend shared a quote that has rippled around the internet this year, “We’re all in the same storm, but not in the same boat.”

This week my oldest daughter, Elle (IG: elleobrienn), joins us. We talk about how her generation (Gen Z) is weathering this storm, advice for their parents (Gen X and Y), and what we can do to find a safe harbor.

Now, I don’t think I have the power to do this, but it’s 2020, so why not? November 1st to 7th is now National Pause, Breathe, Reflect Week because I think we might need to grab a few P.B.R.s. this week regardless of who wins on Tuesday.

We Human DOers have a knack for repressing pain as we spin on our hamster wheels. It’s why our backpacks feel so heavy today. Then we try to numb it or fight our pain with more pain, and that never works. To heal, we need connection, gratitude, and love. We need to BE human and Pause, Breathe, and Reflect.

This month, my leadership academy is serving up some Gratijuice every morning to someone. Think of it as a five-minute PBR of awesome-sauce that will help brighten someone’s day.

I hope you will join us in rippling some positivity. Here’s an example you can use in a simple text or email.

Hey, ______________. Each day this month, I’m reaching out to someone to thank them for being part of my peloton. I just want to say that I love your _______ and _________. I think you’re awesome-sauce, and I’m grateful for you. Thanks for showing up, and being on this ride called life with me.

Until next week, remember to pause, breathe, and reflect and have fun storming the castle! Michael

p.s., Our P.B.R. collection just got a little more awesome-sauce. We now have hats, sweatshirts, and tees in multiple colors. You can get them at PBR.