Controlling The Controllable's

Harnessing the Power of Questions: Improving Your Life Through Focus and NeurochemistryThis episode explores the concept of controlling your focus and shaping your life experience through the quality of questions you ask yourself. We'll discuss the distinction between living and experiencing life, emphasizing the importance of learning from both joys and pains to lead a meaningful and impactful existence. Drawing on principles applicable to various fields like military and entrepreneurship, the episode underscores the need to 'control the controllables'—primarily our own minds. By asking empowering questions, we can influence our outcomes positively. I'll share personal anecdotes and suggest daily reflective questions to form habits that prime the brain for positive momentum and growth, ultimately fostering a deeper and more meaningful relationship with oneself.IntroductionThis episode offers a tool to radically reshape how you experience your lifeThere's a difference between living your life and truly experiencing itTo have the greatest influence over outcomes, focus on controlling what you can control - your mindControlling Your MindOur version of the human experience depends on how we control our minds and where we place our focusThe quality of our lives is directly tied to the quality of the questions we ask ourselvesAsking empowering questions allows us to grow, learn, and see experiences as happening for us, not to usThis inspires us to action and creates positive momentumThe Power of QuestionsThe fastest way to get to know someone is by asking them questionsSimilarly, the way to get to know ourselves more deeply is through the quality, depth and frequency of questions we ask ourselvesThe responses we get, whether from others or ourselves, depend on the quality of the questions askedDaily Questions to Ask YourselfWhat have I learned today?Forces you to realize you've always learned something, even on difficult daysHelps you take that knowledge and use it for empowerment instead of focusing on the negativeWhat would need to happen for this experience to be positive?Inspires you to decisive action - either to improve a situation or move onAllows you to frame difficult experiences in a positive light and learn lessonsInternalizing the HabitDocument your answers to these daily questions, just like taking detailed notes in sales conversationsArticulating answers helps your brain remember and shows your relationship with yourself is meaningfulJournaling apps like Day One are great for thisGetting in this habit will change how you experience the world and help you drive closer to your desired outcomesConclusionWhat you focus on tends to materializeThis habit will help you see the world as full of positivity and blessingsYou'll recognize how powerful, knowledgeable and capable you truly are00:00 Introduction to Neurochemistry and Life Experience01:02 Controlling the Controllables03:32 The Power of Questions08:43 Building Positive Habits17:10 Documenting Your Journey21:55 Conclusion and Call to Action