Many leaders experience a gap between the life they desire and the life they’re actually living.

Instead of addressing the root cause of their issues, they often spend years reacting to the symptoms. Eventually, they start to question if this “is just who I am?” Or …“Is this all there is?”

The problem they don’t see is they’re seeking to modify their behavior without transforming their identity. They’re trying to change from the outside in instead of the inside out.

What they really need is a reliable system (2) for identity transformation (1) evidenced by consistent action to assist them in becoming who they want to become. (3)

Second Mountain Living is a call to action for those who want a deep and meaningful life. It's a decision of surrendering to live out your purpose-driven life under the Lord's guidance. This lifestyle is so unconventional and counter-cultural that a robust system is needed to help you live in radical alignment with your guiding principles.

This system consists of Four Phases containing a total Nine Tools inside.

Clarity gives you EYESIGHT.

DESCRIPTION: For any change to occur, there must be a change that occurs. Before we can begin a metamorphosis, we must get clear on what we’re attempting to evolve into.

TOOLS: We need to have a clear visual of the problem worth solving, the definition of what a second mountain looks like in this life domain, and the identity we’re sculpting ourselves into.

Context gives you INSIGHT.

DESCRIPTION: If the Clarity phase provides the rationale for the change you're trying to make, the Context phase supplies the motivation for wanting to make that change.

TOOLS: When trying to build or break a habit, you face a daily choice: stick to your commitment or make excuses. The first step in the Context phase is to identify and overcome your implementation loopholes. Then we’ll move to boosting your confidence by improving your competence. Lastly, we’ll discuss assembling a supportive growth team that will help you fulfill your intentions.

Clearance gives you AVAILABILITY.

DESCRIPTION: No matter how clear or motivated you are to undergo an identity transformation, you will not be able to follow through on your intentions without creating the availability to do so. You need margin. You need bandwidth.

TOOLS: To achieve what you desire, you need to make space in your life. This requires eliminating the trivial to accommodate the essential. You must Create The Space. Then, we must recognize that things may not always go as planned. Therefore, it's crucial to have a technique that keeps your habits alive even when your day doesn't go as anticipated. We call this the Sliding Scale of Doable.

Consistency gives you BELIEVABILITY

DESCRIPTION: For you and others to believe that a change in identity has occurred, there must be evidence of consistent action. The only way to reliably create lasting change is by making the process enjoyable.

TOOLS: Why is building consistency with positive habits so challenging? My guess, the behavior change you're trying to implement isn't enjoyable. A habit that isn't enjoyable isn't sustainable. Simple bits of reinforcement can offer the immediate pleasure you need to enjoy a habit. And change is easy when it’s enjoyable.



More tomorrow, 
Hunter