Recognizing the need for change and following a non-emotional process is vital for achieving long-term goals.
Understanding purpose through reflection and setting aligned goals leads to a fulfilling and focused life.
Utilizing controlled breathing techniques helps manage stress and approach high-pressure situations with clarity.
Deep dives
The Call to Change
The call to change is when individuals feel a sense of internal conflict and dissatisfaction with their current situation. It is the moment when they realize they want something more and are motivated to make a change in their lives.
Break Point
Break Point refers to the moment of opportunity and decision when individuals realize that nothing will stand between them and their goals. It is the moment when they are willing to step into short-term discomfort in order to achieve long-term gain.
Breathe Recalibrate Deliver
Breathe Recalibrate Deliver is a technique used to manage stress and approach high-pressure situations with clarity. By focusing on controlled breathing, individuals can lower cortisol levels, reduce confusion, and deliver action that is based on clarity rather than reaction.
Understanding the Need for Change and Creating a Process
The podcast episode delves into the importance of recognizing the need for change and creating a process to achieve personal growth. The speaker shares their experience of being in a mental boot camp during a period of isolation where they had the opportunity to focus on themselves without distractions. They emphasize the significance of understanding where change is necessary and implementing a process that is devoid of emotions and feelings. The key takeaway is that executing a plan based on a process that looks beyond momentary discomfort and remains non-judgmental is crucial to achieving long-term goals.
Discovering Purpose and Setting Goals
Another major theme discussed in the podcast is the exploration of purpose and setting goals. The speaker encourages listeners to understand their purpose by reflecting on happy moments and experiences in their lives. They iterate that purpose is not the same as goals, rather, goals act as stepping stones to finding one's purpose. The speaker emphasizes the importance of gaining diverse experiences to discover their purpose and implementing a system of goals along the way. They explain that even without consciously setting goals, the subconscious mind is driven by goals and dominant thoughts, ultimately shaping one's actions and outcomes. The key message is to choose a purpose and set goals that align with one's purpose to ensure a fulfilling and focused life.
Ollie Ollerton is an ex-Special Forces Operative, Instructor from SAS Who Dares Wins and an author.
Life doesn't come with an instruction manual. We have to discover the effective ways to operate on our own, but sometimes we are given a little bit of guidance...
Expect to learn Ollie's backstory including a life changing event when he was 10, how you can plan & sustain change in your life, how to decide on your goals & break them into daily actions, the importance of removing your ego, the value of serving others, and so much more...
