Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen S3E28 - What’s Your Deal?
Today, McKay embarks upon a journey through history - all the way from President Roosevelt’s “New Deal” to Taylor Swift’s rise to superstardom - immersing listeners in an enlightening exploration of perspective and change, underscoring the need for adaptability and a fresh agreement with oneself in times of crisis. Throughout this journey, he highlights such themes as the importance of restoring confidence, the concept of taking calculated risks, and the enduring power of dreams and aspiration.
This enlightening installment delves into the transformative era of the Great Depression in the 1930s - a period which exemplifies the patience required for change, and emphasizes that, while immediate results are rare, unwavering persistence remains the cornerstone of overcoming adversity. Adding a contemporary perspective, McKay recounts the remarkable journey of global superstar Taylor Swift whose inspirational story serves as a tangible example of the powerful potential of setting clear goals, crafting a resolute plan for personal and professional growth, and eliminating resistance. In the end, our host reminds listeners that, as with any journey of transformation, making sacrifices is often necessary to achieve profound personal and professional growth, and encourages them to draw inspiration from both history and Taylor Swift's resilience as they embark upon their own transformative "new deals" in life.
Episode Highlights:
- The Great Depression and President Roosevelt’s “New Deal”
- Restoring confidence
- Adaptability in crisis
- Persistence in change
- Calculated risk-taking
- Taylor Swift’s incredible journey
- Pursuing dreams amid challenges
- Articulating clear plans
- Effective communication
- Eliminating resistance
Quotes:
"In the middle of a depression, how do you start dreaming again? Well, it is that very thing—dreaming—that lifts you out of that depression."
"Fear does drive action. The point is that when we're down a little, it's often when the best decisions are made that have a lasting effect."
"In leading ourselves, we sometimes forget that we need a clear plan."
"Just as President Roosevelt introduced the 'New Deal' to address the crisis, individuals and businesses must be willing to adapt, reform, and make a new agreement with themselves when facing challenging times."
"Sometimes, unconventional strategies are necessary to drive growth."
"We need to speak faith and hope. The words that come out of our mouth eventually drop down into our soul, where they give us either joy or sadness, peace or upset."
"You know, we often don't change because we're unwilling to give up what it takes to change.”
"Don't let the lack of immediate progress keep you from staying in the game. I promise you can do what you set out to do."
"Economies recover, people recover, and your business can recover if you make a new deal with yourself to do your part in change."
"May God bless you this week and all you do to keep your confidence and live up to your new deal."
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