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You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson

Helpful or Hurtful?: THAT’s the Question to Ask! (Heroic +1 #1,764)

May 20, 2024
Entrepreneur Alden Mills and Navy SEAL officer Mark Divine discuss the power of internal dialogue, comparing the courage wolf to the fear wolf, and nurturing wise and loving voices to achieve personal goals.
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Quick takeaways

  • Distinguish between helpful and hurtful thoughts to improve productivity.
  • Evaluate thoughts as beneficial or damaging to align with desired outcomes and reframe mindset.

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Choosing Wise Voices

Alden Mills discusses the concept of two competing voices in our heads, referred to as the liner and the winner, or courage wolf and fear wolf, urging us to listen to the wise, disciplined, loving, and courageous voices. He emphasizes the importance of discerning whether our thoughts are helpful or hurtful to our goals, using a simple question to guide this evaluation. By constantly questioning if a thought contributes positively or negatively to our objectives, we can navigate our inner dialogue more effectively towards productivity.

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