The Power of Intention with Lexi Merritt

"Crafting Intentional Living: A Conversation with Lexi Merritt"

In this episode, we dive into the world of intentional living, self-compassion, and personal growth with Lexi Merritt, the creative mind behind Pretty Decent Internet Cafe. Lexi's journey from turning her passion project into a full-time endeavor is both inspiring and enlightening. Pretty Decent offers a treasure trove of tools and resources for creative business owners.

Lexi introduces the concept of abstract goals, emphasizing their power to center intrinsic desires and clarify priorities. The conversation unfolds with insights into reverse engineering goal setting, the development of self-trust as a muscle, and the importance of self-compassion in the pursuit of goals. A pivotal moment in Lexi's journey is shared, involving inner nudges, self-advocacy, and the courage to charge for offerings, showcasing the transformative potential of intention.

The episode delves into practical tools for intentional living, from daily logs for self-accountability to the concept of creating more than consuming. Lexi's unique approach to maintaining energy and navigating challenges through action menus and embracing natural cycles provides a roadmap for those seeking a more intentional and fulfilling life. The conversation wraps up with a celebration of authenticity, collaboration, and the joy of rediscovering a love for books, leaving listeners inspired and equipped to embark on their own intentional living journey.
About Lexi

Lexi Merritt is writer, teacher and the founder of the Pretty Decent Internet Café. In her day to day life, she designs tools and resources for creative business owners. She started Pretty Decent as a passion project in 2017 and transformed it into her full-time job in 2020. Her offers include The Study, a private community of artists and entrepreneurs, as well as a number of pop-up events like Big Paper Planning Day, a quarterly life planning retreat.

These days, you can find her in Washington, D.C. with her boyfriend and pets. She is an avid bath-taker, Notion user and sales funnel strategist. She is currently working on a book about trying, which is why she's here excited to share strategies and frameworks that have helped her get out of her head and onto the page, even through the ebbs and flows of working alone in her bedroom all day attempting to make all of the ideas in her head real.

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Intro by: Derek Krykewycz
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