This is a post from Blueprint Practitioner Seth Manti.
Have you ever felt like you didn't quite fit in a particular professional setting? We've all experienced moments when we sensed a disconnect between our personal values and the environment we found ourselves in. In this article, I want to share a powerful tool called the Blueprint Process, which can help you influence decisions and ensure that your priorities are aligned, allowing you to land in the right room—the room where you truly belong.
By visually mapping out your purpose, passions, values, and skills, the Blueprint Process acts as a compass, guiding you toward professional environments that embrace and accept you.
The Disconnected Moment
Let me take you back to a pivotal moment in my own journey. It was around 6:00 PM, and my daughter and I were waiting in the car for our dinner order. As people hurried around us, completing their daily errands, I couldn't shake the feeling of separateness. I had become detached from the world, consumed by my work, and had paid little attention to anything else. Overwhelmed by the demands of my role and the stress that had persisted since the beginning of the pandemic, I had allowed work to overshadow every aspect of my life, mistakenly believing it was a noble calling.
In that moment, I realized I had isolated myself from the daily ebb and flow of life. Work obligations had taken over, leaving no room for healthy habits or personal fulfillment. Sleep became a rarity, and I often consumed my meals amidst conference calls. Perhaps you can relate to this all-too-familiar experience.
Discovering the Blueprint Process
The profound sense of separateness awakened me to the importance of balance—a concept I had struggled with in my high-demand role. Balancing everything seemed impossible, and the lack of equilibrium hindered my effectiveness. It was then that I turned to the Blueprint Process.
This transformative tool unveiled the value I placed on collaborative work and the avoidance of silos. I realized my love for diving deep into subjects in order to gain a comprehensive understanding. When these aspects were absent from my daily experiences, I knew I needed to seek out activities that fostered interaction and restored personal balance. These values aligned closely with my purpose, making it clear that belonging to an organization lacking these traits was not the right fit for me.
Prior to discovering the Blueprint Process, I lacked personal awareness, spending my time trying to mold myself into whatever the organization needed, resulting in countless lost hours in the wrong rooms.
Using Personal Experiences to Empower Others
Today, armed with the lessons from my own journey, I strive to assist professionals in weathering their own storms. Having been in the eye of the storm myself, I bring a unique perspective to my work. While reading a book on the subject may have been easier, personal connection and conversation allowed the concepts to resonate deeply for me.
By sharing my experiences and the resulting strategies, I aim to empower others who find themselves facing similar challenges. I understand that you might be skeptical of advice that lacks personal authenticity, which is why I encourage you to listen to my story and grow within this process. Embrace the personal connection that is the Blueprint Process.
In conclusion, the Blueprint Process is a powerful tool that can guide you toward professional environments where you truly belong. By discovering and aligning your purpose, passions, values, and skills, you can ensure that you are making choices that resonate with your authentic self.
Reflect on your own experiences and consider utilizing the Blueprint Process to navigate your professional journey effectively. Remember, the right room is waiting for you—it's time to embrace your true path and find your rightful place.