Every Wednesday we check in on a former “stranger” to see what they’ve been up to since they had Coffee With a Stranger. Today, let’s catch up with:
Cup 59: Brad Closson – Author, tree planter and business success guru.
What was the biggest surprise or aha that came from being a part of the Coffee With A Stranger project?
It was really neat to have someone ask about my whole life. At the time, I was putting a book together for my 50th birthday that had stories and pictures from my whole life. The Coffee with a Stranger project was so well done, I added it to my book. We spend all of our time looking forward in life and don’t take much time enjoying the life we have already led.
What’s the biggest change in your life since we had our coffee?
I’m announcing that after years of splitting my time as a Planning Specialist between Operations Consulting, Strategic Planning and Coaching, that I’m going to focus on the coaching.
Call it a resolution, call it a goal, call it mindfulness…is there something you are either trying to start doing, stop doing or are going to do differently this year?
My main goal this year is to not settle. I don’t want to settle in any part of my life. Work, family, friends, health, or hobbies. I’ve spent a lot of time over the years settling and I want to be intentional about not doing it going forward.
What are you most looking forward to over the next 12 months?
Growing my coaching business. It’s always been my sweet spot, but I’ve usually stayed in the corporate consulting area. It’s exciting to embrace that this is what I want to do.
To learn more about Brad Closson, check out our original coffee, then visit his new website.
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