The Impossible Life 149. From Overwhelmed to Purposeful Living: The Power of Priorities
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Jul 22, 2024 Discover the importance of setting clear priorities in life to achieve purpose and fulfillment. Learn how priorities can shift over time, navigate conflicts, and make decisions with intention. Explore the impact of prioritizing family, financial support, and understanding consequences to lead a meaningful life.
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Priorities Are The Path To Purpose
- Priorities are the path to purpose and must align with your vision or commander's intent.
- If you don't live by your priorities you'll fail to accomplish your purpose.
Decide What You Want And Count The Cost
- Know what you want before you set priorities and count the cost for what you're willing to pay.
- Use the fail-filter: decide what you are least willing to fail at and prioritize those first.
SEAL Culture Makes Non‑Negotiables Clear
- In SEAL teams a negligent discharge ends your role because it proves you can't be trusted with teammates' safety.
- That culture taught Garrett to treat certain priorities as non-negotiable and career-ending if violated.