In an enlightening chat, Dr. Craig Manning, a sports psychologist and former BYU women's tennis coach, dives into how positive energy and gratitude can transform lives. He explores the intertwining of faith and mental performance, revealing how prophetic signs shape our beliefs today. The discussion emphasizes the dangers of negativity, the importance of truth, and strategies to combat fear, all while drawing parallels between scriptural insights and modern challenges. Dr. Manning's reflections offer a fresh perspective on navigating life's complexities with a Christlike mindset.
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insights INSIGHT
Thought, Language, and Truth
Human thought is fundamentally language, shaping our self-talk and influencing our lives.
Truth is crucial for mental strength and stability, serving as a foundation for a thriving life.
insights INSIGHT
Truth and Multiple Witnesses
Truth is discovered through multiple witnesses or data points, providing reliability and mitigating fear.
The Book of Mormon's three witnesses exemplify this principle, offering a pattern for establishing truth.
insights INSIGHT
Deceit, Fear, and Societal Decline
The Gadianton Robbers' deceit and secrecy erode truth and civility, leading to survival mode and societal decline.
Fear-driven survival mode fosters competition and hierarchy, hindering collaboration and genuine thriving.
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Published in 1925, 'The Great Gatsby' is a tragic love story, a mystery, and a social commentary on American life during the Jazz Age. The novel is narrated by Nick Carraway, who moves to Long Island and becomes entangled in the lives of his wealthy and mysterious neighbor, Jay Gatsby, and Gatsby's obsession to win back his first love, Daisy Buchanan. The story delves into themes of honesty, the temptations of wealth, and the struggle to escape the past, ultimately reflecting on the disintegration of the American Dream.
True North
Jill Ker Conway
In 'True North', Jill Ker Conway continues her autobiography, detailing her experiences from her arrival in the United States in 1960 to her appointment as the first female president of Smith College in 1975. The book explores her academic pursuits at Harvard, her role as a public figure for feminism, and her personal challenges, including her husband's health issues.
How do positive energy and gratitude change our lives? Join Dr. Craig Manning as he explores the benefits of faith, the power of prophets, and the parallels in modern-day living.
16:53 Becoming Christlike and a learning mentality
21:50 The temporary and long-term effects of anger
23:15 Scriptural truth and the NBA
25:19 3 Nephi 1:7 - Samuel the Lamanite’s sign
26:15 Specific language and the Holy Ghost
29:22 3 Nephi 1:12-14 - Be of good cheer
33:06 The power of specifics and gratitude
37:07 Hiking, prophets, and fear
41:55 3 Nephi 1:16-22 Speaking truth
44:14 3 Nephi 2 - People forget signs and disbelieve
49:05 Living around truth
50:46 The importance of stating truth
52:39 “The Power of Words” by Craig Manning
56:10 Check the facts
58:13 Is that accurate?
1:01:14 End of Part 1 - Craig Manning
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