“Whenever you have a choice of what to do, choose the more interesting path." (Credit to Dorie's friend Marion's mom)

In this conversation with DC, one of my closest friends, we discuss how she "optimizes for interesting," says no to good opportunities, builds relationships by following her "no asks for a year" rule, and when to call on trusted advisors to ensure you don't quit something too soon. We're discussing her fourth book, The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World—be sure to grab your copy for even more insights on how to apply strategic thinking to your biggest vision.

Today I'm walking you through my systems for capturing ideas and organizing them, as part of a multi-part series on my favorite tool for organizing life and work: Notion.

**What makes you come alive? More specifically, how do you *uniquely* *exert effort*—for no other reason than the way it makes you feel?** as Jonathan shares in his new book, [Sparked](https://amzn.to/3BS9hBj), we’re all born with a certain “imprint” for work that makes us come alive. This is your "Sparketype®," your DNA-level driver of work that lets you know, deep down, you’re doing what you’re here to do.

Why are we so afraid of standing out? Being disliked? Trying business or marketing experiments that might fail? Jenny's longtime friendtor Mike Michalowicz is back sharing strategies behind his latest book, Get Different: Marketing That Can't Be Ignored!

On navigating the creative gremlins that rushed in at the eleventh hour of finishing the Free Time manuscript editing marathon. Next up: getting ready to send to print! 😵‍💫

Revealing the formula behind Free Time . . . with special guest host Michael Karsouny :)