Chapter X with Michael Kay

Episode 25 – Thom Allison

Thom Allison smiling headshot

March 24, 2021

Our lives are a series of beginning and endings. Yet the process of closing one chapter and opening a new one is never easy. How can we navigate times of change by building more resilience?

According to Thom Allison, the key to redefining the next chapter of your life is acting in alignment with your values. Today, he’ll walk us through the steps to discovering our personal core values.

An accomplished financial life planner, Thom has lived through plenty of major transitions in his life. His latest transition was the loss of his wife. Despite this horrible time in his life, Thom looks to the future and shares his journey with us today.

In this episode, we covered:

  • What Thom has learned about his ability to navigate life’s transitions
  • The most common mistake people make when it comes to living their values
  • Thom’s surprising reaction after creating his own five-year vision statement
  • Why he recommends seeking a confidant to help you identify your key values
  • The significance of understanding what things you should to say no to
  • Thom’s advice on embracing the “use it or lose it” philosophy