The Power of Our Focus and Decisions in Shaping Our Lives

He took the groceries, slammed them on the table, and closed the door without saying thank you. This incident changed my life at the age of 11 and made me realize that our lives are controlled by three decisions: what we focus on, what meaning we attach to it, and finally, what actions we take. Our brains distort, delete, and generalize our experiences, and we only experience what we choose to focus on. The meaning we give to situations determines our emotions, which ultimately dictate our actions. In my father's case, he felt worthless because he believed he was neglecting his family.

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