297: You’re Dead. How Do You Want to Be Remembered?
Summary
“Getting Unstuck” host Jeff Ikler reflects on recent messages of remembrance that prompt him to consider life's impermanence of life and how he wants to be remembered.
The Universe sends us messages to consider and, if we’re open to them, to act upon.
Facing the task of decluttering after his sister's passing, Jeff embraces "death cleaning" to downsize personal effects.
Good times in Quetico with my brother, left, and teaching buddies. I’m the guy in the middle.
Cherishing artifacts from his parents, Jeff displays them as a tribute, shifting his perspective on imperfections and upbringing.
The impermanence of life becomes evident, leading to a contemplation of how objects and memories shape one's legacy.
Meaningful items, like a metal cup from wilderness adventures, hold sentimental value, prompting thoughts on how he'll be remembered.
Jeff's experiences at Quetico Provincial Park in Canada significantly influenced him, inspiring the naming of his coaching company after the place.
Referenced
Jane Duncan Rogers – Before I Go: The Essential Guide to Creating A Good End-of-Life Plan
Margareta Magnusson – Dostadning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
About Jeff
Jeff Ikler is the Director of Quetico Leadership and Career Coaching. “Quetico” (KWEH-teh-co). He works with leaders in all aspects of life to identify and overcome obstacles in their desired future. He came to the field of coaching after a 35-year career in educational publishing. Prior to his career in educational publishing, Jeff taught high school U.S. history and government.
Jeff has hosted the “Getting Unstuck—Cultivating Curiosity” podcast for 5 years with now more than 300 episodes. The guests and topics he explores are designed to help listeners think differently about the familiar and welcome the new as something to consider. He is also the co-host of the Cultivating Resilience – A Whole Community Approach to Alleviating Trauma in Schools, which promotes mental health and overall wellness.
Jeff co-authored Shifting: How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change. Shifting integrates leadership development and change mechanics in a three-part change framework to help guide school leaders and their teams toward productive change.
Show Credits
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