Elevate with Robert Glazer

Weekend Conversations: Don't Obsess Over What You Can't Control

Jun 28, 2025
Explore the concept of locus of control and why focusing on what you can control is vital for well-being. Discover how weather obsession reflects our agency and the impact of modern parenting on resilience. Learn to embrace life’s unpredictability and manage expectations, drawing from personal experiences. Delve into lessons from the restaurant industry during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of adaptability in crises. Finally, understand the art of redirecting focus to enhance emotional resilience and proactive problem-solving.
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ANECDOTE

Robert's Skiing Weather Story

  • Robert Glazer only obsessively checks weather forecasts for skiing trips.
  • For daily life, he plans by looking at yesterday's weather and adjusts only near travel days.
INSIGHT

Locus of Control Concept

  • Internal locus of control means seeing success and happiness as outcomes of your actions.
  • External locus is blaming outside factors like weather or timing for setbacks.
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Comfort Fuels External Locus

  • Modern comfort and abundance raise our expectations and reduce gratitude.
  • This change makes people more prone to external locus of control and obsession over uncontrollables.
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