Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen S1E26 - Clarity for Life
There is power to be found in clarity - knowing who you are, where you are, and the order of your life. On today’s episode, McKay teaches listeners all about the power of clarity as well as the benefits it can bring to help you live a purposeful life.
The story of Molly Seidel and how she found clarity and pursued her goal with a clear vision despite facing different struggles opens up this episode. McKay then goes on to explain what disorder really is and why clarity in such areas as exercising and even in financial matters is needed for everyday living. He also shares the story of the success of the movie Titanic and the reason why the character Rose gained clarity. The episode comes to a close with McKay encouraging everyone to put order into your life, be clear about the role model you want to be, be clear about who you are, and then watch your life change for the better.
The Finer Details of This Episode:
- Molly Seidel’s story of finding clarity
- What is disorder?
- An illustration of the power of clarity
- The benefits that exercising brings
- Lessons from Titanic’s Rose
- Why you need clarity to become a role model
- Ways to bring clarity in your financial life
Quotes:
“Clarity gives you the power to act decisively and deal with the storms and challenges that come your way in life.”
“There is power - unexpected power - found in getting clarity, getting crystal clear about who you are, where you are, and the order of your life.”
“We fall into drifting in our life, and the more we tolerate drifting, the more it becomes the norm.”
“When we get clear, we get healthy. When we get clear, we get capable. When we get clear, we get happier.”
“You can face the pain of discipline now or the pain of regret later. And discipline now gets easier the minute it becomes a regular part of your day.”
“One good role model is worth a thousand teachers.”
“When you get clear about roles and what you want to model, and you order your life to do so you'll be surprised by the remarkable things that will come about as a result.”
“Clarity requires a goal, a plan, and even a budget. ”
“If you're going to doubt anything, doubt your doubts.”
“You need the clarity of the picture of the person you are becoming and this level of clarity allows you to be bold, to try with more courage, and to do and to attempt what you might not otherwise attempt.”
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