The Game with Alex Hormozi How I Handle Bad Things From Happening | Ep 436
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Sep 15, 2022 A shift in perspective can revolutionize how we tackle challenges. The discussion explores the significance of viewing circumstances like changing weather—embracing both sunny and stormy days. Alex highlights the importance of time perspective to alleviate pressure and focus on future impact. He also addresses the tendency to overinflate the importance of daily events, encouraging listeners to control the meanings they assign to experiences for better emotional regulation. Dive into practical insights that can transform your approach to life's ups and downs!
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Learned Meaning
- Two children, one calls the other "fat," but neither is bothered initially.
- An adult intervenes, ascribing negative meaning to the interaction, creating a traumatic experience.
Reframing Meaning
- Analyze situations that bother you by asking why they're bad and exploring alternative perspectives.
- Use "time" and "volume" as tools to reframe meaning.
Circumstances as Weather
- Circumstances are like weather; you need both sun and rain.
- Contrast creates perceived "good" and "bad," but there's just a spectrum.