Becoming means putting what matters into practice. Choose a priority, break it into smaller steps, and give one of those steps a place in your day.
Then see how it goes. You can adjust the plan as you learn.
CREATE YOUR LIFE METHOD
The Practice of Becoming
Make room for what matters.
You have an idea. What’s one step you can take?
You don’t need your whole life figured out. Choose something that matters to you, make room for it in your week, and start with one doable step.
A little direction. Room to adjust.
WHAT YOU’RE PRACTICING
Choose. Plan. Take the next step.
A plan should help you live your life. Leave room for rest, people, and the unexpected.
What it looks like in real life.
01
Pick one thing that matters.
Maybe you want to see a friend, learn something new, or spend more time outside. Choose one thing you’d like to make room for this week.
02
Make the next step small.
Turn “learn pottery” into “look up two local classes.” A useful next step is clear enough that you know what to do.
03
Give it some time. Then check in.
Choose a day and time that fits your week. Afterward, ask what worked and what needs adjusting. Let what you learn guide your next step.
GATHERED FROM LIFE
Old wisdom. Everyday practice.
CYLM brings together life-design exercises, reflective coaching, and lessons Octavio gathered from aviation checklists, restaurant preparation, and learning to finish what he started. The aim is practical: connect a meaningful vision with actions you can return to.
Give one idea a place in your week.
Choose something you want more of. Write one small action that would move you toward it. Decide when you’ll do it, then leave room to review what you learned. Start with a step, not a perfect plan.
SHARED FREELY
The practice is yours to keep.
The core practices and the North Star system are shared freely. You can begin, learn, and return without joining a paid program.
Going deeper gives you a fuller format, dedicated space, and—where included—guidance and community. Choose the support that suits you; a purchase isn’t a condition for beginning.
EXPERIENCE CYLM · FREE
M5 | North Star Explorations
Begin with curiosity.
Explore free North Star exercises at your own pace. Open up possibilities, get to know yourself with compassion, and find a small next step toward what matters.
GO DEEPER · PAID OPTION
Life Design Collection
Stay with the exploration.
Go deeper through a collection of connected exercises at your own pace. Use the fuller journey to develop your North Star, organize possibilities, and put your direction into practice.
Stay connected to yourself as you go.
Being gives you space to pause, feel, and imagine. Becoming helps you plan and take action. Reflection connects them, so you can keep asking: does the way I’m spending my time reflect what matters to me? Practice all three together in The Practice Room.