

Mini Episode- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Oct 13, 2014
Dive into the transformative power of proactive language as a tool for personal growth. Discover Viktor Frankl's profound lessons on resilience through adversity, offering insight into reclaiming your freedom. The discussion connects these timeless concepts with modern teachings, emphasizing how to regain control even in the toughest situations. It's a thought-provoking exploration of how small shifts can lead to significant changes in our lives.
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Freedom in Response to Stimuli
- Our most difficult experiences forge our character and develop inner freedom to handle future hardships.
- Viktor Frankl's example shows the freedom to choose our response despite extreme external control.
Viktor Frankl's Extreme Example
- Viktor Frankl survived Nazi death camps where all his family perished and endured torture.
- His survival was fueled by realizing he controlled his thoughts, behaviors, and responses.
The 'Space' of Human Freedom
- The space between stimulus and response contains our human freedoms like self-awareness and conscious choice.
- We can decide based on values, not just emotion or mood within that space.