Helpful or Hurtful?: THAT’s the Question to Ask! (Heroic +1 #1,764)
May 20, 2024
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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.
Distinguish between helpful and hurtful thoughts to improve productivity.
Evaluate thoughts as beneficial or damaging to align with desired outcomes and reframe mindset.
Deep dives
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.
Helpful or Hurtful Evaluation
Alden Mills introduces a practical exercise of asking oneself and teammates whether a thought is beneficial or detrimental to their goals. He provides examples of negative thoughts like self-doubt or criticism towards others, which can hinder progress. By instilling the habit of evaluating thoughts as helpful or hurtful, individuals can reframe their mindset and choose thoughts that align with their desired outcomes, fostering a more constructive inner dialogue.
Today's +1 features wisdom from Alden Mills and Mark Divine.
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