Welcome to Minute with Mallon!

Something I Taught:

I was working with a client this week who is on the road to losing weight. Summer is right around the corner, so he and his wife want to lose some weight to feel better, look better, and have more energy. So we set this goal:

Through June, Rachel and I are beginning a $25 reward system for every time we lose 5 pounds in order to gamify our goal of becoming more fit and healthy.

He had already talked with his wife about it, and she was excited and on board!

This goal uses a process called gamification. Gamification is adding elements of game-like fun, rewards, and structure to a goal so the process becomes more engaging, motivating, and enjoyable.

Here's why this method is so great:

● There's a clear reward system - $25 for every 5 pounds lost turns progress into a prize.

● It breaks the goal into levels - they're not focused on the distant end result, instead they celebrate smaller milestones.

● It adds fun and motivation - there's excitement and challenge each step of the way.

● There's accountability and teamwork - and it builds friendly competition.

● It builds momentum - each win builds confidence and encourages the next step.

What about you?

Is there a goal in your life that could use a little more fun, structure, or motivation?

Try gamifying it—add a reward, track small wins, or bring someone along for the journey. Small changes can create big momentum in your life!

Something to Ponder:

The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places. Pass them by and keep on going.

Will Rogers

Something I Learned:

In the last newsletter, I talked about meetings and how to do them more effectively. So here's a couple of takeaways I learned from the book Meetings Suck by Cameron Herold that I’ll summarize for you—you can start using them right away.

1. Teach Everyone How to Run a Great Meeting

One of the biggest reasons meetings fall flat is because no one ever taught us how to run one well. It’s not just a leadership skill—everyone should know how to plan and lead an effective meeting. That means:

● Having a clear agenda and sticking to it

● Assigning roles (facilitator, timekeeper, note-taker)

● Starting and ending on time

● Keeping the conversation focused and productive

➡️ When people know how to run meetings, they stop being a time-waster and start being useful.

2. Only Invite the People Who Need to Be There

The fewer people in the room, the better the meeting. Too many bodies = too little engagement. Before sending the invite, ask:

● Does this person need to make a decision, give input, or take action?

● Can I just fill them in afterward with a summary?

➡️ Bring in the people who add value—give everyone else their time back.

Something I Saw:

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Hope you have an incredible week!

Robert

Minute With Mallon: Make Your Goals a Game!