Don’t Make Excuses: Take EXTREME Ownership (Heroic +1 #1,795)
Jun 20, 2024
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Dr. Nate Zinsser and Jocko Willink discuss fostering positive inner dialogue, extreme ownership, and the power of affirmations in self-development. They emphasize taking responsibility, eliminating excuses, and listening to the 'winner' voice over the 'whiner' voice.
Positive affirmations can transform mindset and productivity.
Silencing negative self-talk and taking extreme ownership lead to personal empowerment.
Deep dives
Embracing Affirmations for Positive Change
Switching from performance targets to affirmations, inspired by Dr. Nate Zinzer's book, The Confid of Mine, Brian shares the transformative power of positive affirmations. He discusses helping his son Emerson recognize the influence of a doubtful inner voice and encourages moving towards a positive mindset. This shift highlights the significance of self-awareness and the impact of internal dialogues on productivity and growth.
The Battle of Whiner vs. Winner
During a trail walk, Brian reflects on the internal struggle between the 'whiny' voice and the 'winning' mindset. Drawing from Jocko Willink's wisdom on extreme ownership, Brian emphasizes the importance of silencing negative self-talk. By identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts, he advocates for choosing empowerment over excuses to maximize personal potential and achievement.
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Fostering Positive Inner Dialogue and Extreme Ownership
Today's +1 features wisdom from Dr. Nate Zinsser and Jocko Willink.
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