EPISODE · Mar 26, 2022 · 11 MIN
61. The Truth About Mistakes
from This Empty Nest Life · host Jason Ramsden
Send Jay comments via textOur brains LOVE to focus on the negative. The mistakes we make. The miscues we have. And in reality, this is what our brain is supposed to do — protect us so we learn from our errors. But learning from our errors doesn’t mean we stay focused on the mistakes we make.When you focus on what you did well, or what worked first — before focusing on the mistakes and miscues — you are training your brain to leverage the positives in every single situation. Even the ones where you think you did something wrong, made a mistake, or where you weren’t happy with the result. By going to what worked first, your brain will learn how best to intuit positive thinking in the future.Positive thinking leads to positive feelings which lead to positive results in your life. Makes sense, right? Get after it my friends and we’ll see you next week!For links to everything mentioned in this episode and more visit:https://www.jasonramsden.com/episode61 Support the showSUPPORT THE MISSION: If this episode provided you any value or insights, please Follow and Save the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your "Save" is a vital signal that helps us reach the Top 50 Education charts and reach more families navigating change.WORK WITH JAY (1:1 PRIVATE ADVISORY): You’ve spent decades building the framework of your life. If you find that you’ve finally outgrown the very life you’ve engineered, general advice isn’t enough. You need strategic perspective. Jay works with parents ready to create their second act. Explore his Private Advisory👉 Click here.THE WISDOM COUNCIL (VIP COMMUNITY): Gain exclusive access to proprietary frameworks and early-release content for just $5/month. 👉 Join the Council.GUEST INQUIRIES: Ready to share expert insights with our audience? Connect with Jay Ramsden on PodMatch. 👉 Inquire here. OFFICAL GEAR: This Empty Nest Life MerchandiseENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a review us on ...
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Send Jay comments via text Our brains LOVE to focus on the negative. The mistakes we make. The miscues we have. And in reality, this is what our brain is supposed to do — protect us so we learn from our errors. But learning from our errors doesn’t mean we stay focused on the mistakes we make. When you focus on what you did well, or what worked first — before focusing on the mistakes and miscues — you are training your brain to leverage the positives in every single situation. Even the ones w...
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