S4E24 - What Matters Most

There are two primary sources of unhappiness: living focused on the wrong things, and living in a way not in harmony with what matters most to you. Today, McKay opens our eyes to see why we need to discover what matters most to us and how to live in harmony with our values to live a happy and purposeful life.

In this episode, McKay tells the story of the integrity possessed by Tony Finau, a man who valued honesty and decided to live with his values. He goes on to discuss the reasons why many are unhappy, the importance of deciding what matters most to you, and ways to identify your governing values. As McKay makes clear here today, when you become a light, and not a judge, and write down your governing values, you become set on your way to a happier and better life.

The Finer Details of This Episode:

-   Tony Finau’s integrity

-   The sources of unhappiness in life

-   Why you have to decide what matters most

-   How to live in harmony with what matters most

-   Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony- the pursuit of what matters

-   How do you determine what matters most to you?

-   Ways to identify your governing values

-   Be a light, not a judge

-   Living in harmony with your chosen values

-   The power of planning your day

Quotes:

“To be happy and to pursue a purposeful life we have to decide what matters most and then seek to live in harmony with what matters.”

“A deal is a deal. A handshake is a handshake. Integrity is integrity.”

“It seems like selfishness, operating without common respect, and other such things, are the trades growing in our society.”

“Be yourself, but be that perfectly.”

“Our daily actions are in line with what matters most to us.”

“Our purpose in life is to become the best we can be, to become a person of noble actions and virtues.”

“We only have one life on this earth. I mean, I haven't heard of anyone going around for a second try, and if we aren't doing what matters most, then what in fact are we doing?”

“You must take responsibility for your belief window and remove the erroneous beliefs on that window.”

Show Links:

Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen