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The Jordan Harbinger Show

899: Jennifer Cohen | Live the Life You Want, Not the Life You Get

Sep 21, 2023
01:14:29
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Jennifer Cohen, author of Bigger, Better, Bolder, helps us develop the confidence to pursue the life we want. Boldness is more important than intelligence when seizing opportunities. Crafting personal and professional connections without being schmoozy. Adopting alter egos like Beyoncé can work wonders. Finding gratitude and hope even when at rock bottom. Developing boldness as a skill through consistent effort. The power of negative visualization and embracing naivety. The importance of negotiating and refusing to be taken advantage of. Exploring productivity and changing environments. Discussing the tragic mass murder-suicide in Jonestown.
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Quick takeaways

  • Choosing a direction rather than fixating on a specific outcome allows for flexibility and adaptability in pursuing opportunities.
  • Combining curiosity and boldness creates a mindset that leads to unexpected successes and valuable experiences.

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Choose a Direction, Not a Destination

Choosing a direction rather than fixating on a specific outcome can help avoid demotivation and disappointment. By focusing on the direction one wants to go in, it allows for flexibility and the ability to adapt to new opportunities and circumstances. For example, instead of setting a goal to lose a specific amount of weight, focusing on a direction of improving overall fitness and making healthier choices can lead to more sustainable progress and positive results.

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