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E201: Thoughts and Destiny

Mindset1/1/2023

E201: Thoughts and Destiny - Understanding the connection between your internal thoughts and your external reality.

Thoughts and Destiny: The Chain Reaction

"If you are searching for that one person who will change your life, look in the mirror."

The Thought Loop

Your reality starts with a thought.

  1. Thought: "I don't feel like working out."
  2. Feeling: Tiredness, laziness.
  3. Action: Hit snooze.
  4. Result: Feel bad, out of shape.
  • The Trap: The result reinforces the initial negative thought ("I'm not good enough").

The Hierarchy of Destiny

Thoughts → Feelings → Attitude → Character → Destiny If you have negative thoughts, you build a negative character, which leads to a negative destiny (e.g., anger leading to trouble).

Tools for Change

  1. Positive Thinking (Navy SEALs): Winners think like winners. Self-talk drives performance.
  2. The 40% Rule (David Goggins): When you think you are done, you are only 40% done.
  3. Mission Statement: Write your goals with the 5 W's (Who, What, Where, When, Why). People who write goals are 3x more likely to achieve them.