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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 16 MIN

Ep. 23 - The Seat of Power (Bucket #1)

from The Dee Hankins Show · host Dee Hankins

The most terrifying thing in the world isn't losing control. It's realizing you actually have it.We love to say we are victims of circumstance. We blame the economy for being broke, we blame our partners for being angry, and we blame the "system" for being stuck.But what if I told you that 90% of your suffering is coming from the one person you refuse to look at?In this episode of The Dee Hankins Show, we are opening Bucket #1: My Choices. This is the "Seat of Power." It is the bucket of absolute control—your thoughts, your words, your actions, and your character.We are diving deep into the hard truths about radical responsibility, looking at how Viktor Frankl found freedom in a concentration camp, and using "The Mirror Test" to stop leaking energy and start claiming your power.In this episode, we cover:The Seat of Power: Why your thoughts and reactions are the only things you 100% own.The Hard Truths:The Viktor Frankl Rule: Finding the last human freedom in the worst circumstances.The Mirror Test: The one question to ask yourself when you feel angry or anxious.About Dee Hankins: Dee Hankins is a Human Behavior and Resilience expert, speaker, and content creator dedicated to helping you hit life's curveballs for home runs. www.DeeHankins.com#Resilience #RadicalResponsibility #TheSeatOfPower #DeeHankins #Mindset #PersonalGrowth

The most terrifying thing in the world isn't losing control. It's realizing you actually have it.We love to say we are victims of circumstance. We blame the economy for being broke, we blame our partners for being angry, and we blame the "system" for being stuck.But what if I told you that 90% of your suffering is coming from the one person you refuse to look at?In this episode of The Dee Hankins Show, we are opening Bucket #1: My Choices. This is the "Seat of Power." It is the bucket of absolute control—your thoughts, your words, your actions, and your character.We are diving deep into the hard truths about radical responsibility, looking at how Viktor Frankl found freedom in a concentration camp, and using "The Mirror Test" to stop leaking energy and start claiming your power.In this episode, we cover:The Seat of Power: Why your thoughts and reactions are the only things you 100% own.The Hard Truths:The Viktor Frankl Rule: Finding the last human freedom in the worst circumstances.The Mirror Test: The one question to ask yourself when you feel angry or anxious.About Dee Hankins: Dee Hankins is a Human Behavior and Resilience expert, speaker, and content creator dedicated to helping you hit life's curveballs for home runs. www.DeeHankins.com#Resilience #RadicalResponsibility #TheSeatOfPower #DeeHankins #Mindset #PersonalGrowth

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