DEF 06: You Can't Control Other People. You Can Only Control You.
Jan 12, 2024
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The podcast explores the reasons behind making excuses for lack of discipline and the importance of taking ownership of our own behavior. It emphasizes the significance of taking small steps to enhance our situation and achieve long-term goals.
Blaming others or making excuses for our failures is a lie, as we can only control ourselves and not others.
To achieve a mindset of 'freeing your mind' and embracing new ideas, practice discipline and make small decisions towards becoming the person you want to be.
Deep dives
Stop making excuses and take ownership of your actions
Many people make excuses for their failures, blaming inanimate objects or other people. However, the truth is that blaming others is a lie. You can't control other people's actions or behavior. The only person you can control is yourself. So, stop making excuses and take ownership of your actions.
Free your mind and open yourself to new ideas
The idea of 'free your mind' means opening your mind and being able to comprehend and understand more. It is about being receptive to new ideas and embracing the opposite of having a closed mind. To achieve this, discipline your body and free your mind. Focus on becoming the person you want to be through small decisions, one at a time.
Take small actions over time and maintain a strategic vision
When faced with a challenging situation, take small actions over time to create change. Just like in the movie 'The Great Escape', where prisoners carved a hole in the wall with a tiny rock hammer, you need to have a strategic vision of how you will escape your current situation. Keep the long-term vision in mind and take daily actions to progress towards your goals.