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Summary

The article discusses the concept of a "guiding question" as a tool for decision-making, with specific examples from the New Year Ninja and her mentor, Shaunta Grimes.

Abstract

Marilyn, also known as the New Year Ninja, emphasizes the importance of having a personal guiding question to navigate decisions in the new year. She illustrates this through her own guiding question, which focuses on adding quality or quantity to her life, and the question of her mentor, Shaunta Grimes, which is centered around maintaining a lifestyle that avoids the need for a day job. The article suggests that such guiding questions serve as a sharp tool to cut through distractions and focus on what truly matters.

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  • The New Year Ninja believes that a guiding question is essential for making decisions that align with one's values and goals.
  • Shaunta Grimes' guiding question reflects a commitment to a writing career and financial independence.
  • The New Year Ninja values both the quality and quantity of experiences in her life, suggesting a balanced approach to decision-making.
  • The article implies that having a guiding question simplifies the decision-making process by providing a clear criterion for evaluation.
  • The author, Marilyn, encourages readers to consider their own guiding questions to help steer their choices throughout the year.
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New Year Ninja, aka Marilyn, asks what’s your guiding question for 2022?

A guiding question is what the New Year Ninja asks herself whenever she needs to make a decision.

On those occasions, she wields her guiding question like a sharp sword, so sharp it cuts through any b.s. to what truly matters.

Her mentor, Head Ninja, Shaunta Grimes’ guiding question is, will this keep me from having to get a day job?

If the answer is yes, the item in question can be pursued. If the answer is not, it’s not. See how beautifully that works?

The New Year Ninja’s guiding question is, will this add quantity or quality to her life?

If it adds quality, it stays. If it only adds quantity, it goes. See how beautifully that works?

So what’s your guiding question?

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