Comments on: An Interview With Yourself

By: Shana

Shana — Wed, 12 May 2010 15:12:12 +0000

This is awesome, yet another great way to continue my self-discover journey – I had a chance to have an interview with myself last evening and I recorded it using my mac cam. I rambled about each of the questions for a total of 35 minutes. Tonight, I plan to watch the recording and write down my responses to the questions…maybe analyze recurring words, thoughts or phrases that came up. THANKS!!

By: Andi

Andi — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:59:22 +0000

This is a an awesome exercise. I’m going to write down the questions and really reflect on them this weekend. I might even do a blog post about it, so thanks!

By: Jane Rochelle

Jane Rochelle — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:13:08 +0000

I once had an opportunity to place many different objects and characters around a small sand box. Then the facilitator and I had an interview…the format was that I took the perspective of one of the items in the box, and had a conversation about why I was there, and what I hoped to accomplish, how I was feeling, etc. It was fun, interesting, and provided tremendous insight. My life began to change in ways I couldn’t have predicted. I’m grateful for that experience, so that I can build on it when I interview myself. The great thing about interviewing yourself is that you always get the job!

By: Darcy

Darcy — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:37:29 +0000

I’ve never tried this, but it sounds like a brilliant idea. Perhaps I’ll turn it into a once-a-year thing. Where am I at, what did I achieve this year, where am I going, etc? Sounds like a plan!

By: Wyman

Wyman — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:35:17 +0000

These questions could be part of your review of goals each day or life plan.

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:59:20 +0000

Thanks for this really great exercise. I stumbled across your website and resources at a really good time for me. I continue to solidifiy some basic tenets for where I’d like my venture to go and inch forward on what can be done next. Thanks again.

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:10:44 +0000

Perfect timing, thank you! What a great tool for getting the big picture on your self and your life.

By: Veron Graham

Veron Graham — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:47:28 +0000

Getting to the center of ones personal truth is such a foundational step to so many things in life. I really vibe with this post!

A few years ago I sort of had this “Interview” and its been an ongoing conversation with myself since then(and totally sent me tumbling down some rabbit holes). BUT I must say, that sometimes I’m tempted to just conduct it in a loose and casual way, when I fully believe that taking the intentional approach you are suggesting, is what we need.

The idea of sitting down, and focusing on some very pointed questions is simple, practical, and powerful. Love this one Chris! I’m going to do this(formally)!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:09:35 +0000

I think introspection is one of the best things you can do to meet your goals. I am a bodybuilder and I’m constantly interviewing myself. I’ve found that having concrete answers to these questions makes meeting your goals so much easier. The question “What worries you?” is one of the most important. I often realize that my worries/fears are keeping me from success. Acknowledging them enables you to find solutions to overcome them or realize that they are frivolous, and not worth your mental energy.

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Trackback from Getting to Know Me — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:02:21 +0000

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