How'd you get your Blueberries? (Solidify Success)

There's a story about an accomplished boss who starts his meetings asking the team, "How'd you get your blueberries?"

It might sound ridiculous, but it's one of the most effective ways to start a meeting- it's about reflecting on progress.

Back when we were still figuring out "civilization", finding food was the most important thing we could do, because it meant surviving. If you came back to camp with blueberries, the first question the tribe leader would ask wasn't "what did you do wrong?". It would be, "where did you find your blueberries?"

It's not about diving into the challenges and failures, it's about understanding every aspect of what it took to get those blueberries, so that everyone else can learn what it takes to get them too. When the whole tribe is equipped with that knowledge, the tribe grows stronger.

It's about painting the picture of what it looks like to be successful.

Challenges and struggles are important, but we overcome them more easily by learning from the successes and victories of those running alongside us.

So, with the end of the week upon us, I'll ask you this-

How'd you get your blueberries this week?

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