Episode 06 - Where You Are, Is Not Who You Are

"Our brains become magnetized with the dominating thoughts which we hold in our minds, and by means with which no man is familiar, these "magnets" attract to us the forces, the people, the circumstances of life which harmonize with the nature of our dominating thoughts." - Napoleon Hill We are now on the sixth episode in a series of themed podcasts that started several weeks ago. This subject of "where you are is not who you are" will go on for a few more weeks as there is more learning to unravel. For today's subtopic, we are going to dive into how to manage and avoid being defined by uncontrollable, challenging situations in our lives. We will also touch on distinguishing between the significant and the dominant narratives and, more importantly, having the ability to choose what must dominate. Events we cannot control often leave us stuck and diminish opportunities for growth. However, we have the power to decide and lean into the essence of who we really are. Who are you at your core? If you feel like you have been defined by your circumstance, then worry no more for there is a way out of it. As with the message the Christmas season brings - You can be reborn into a new you.  Appreciate yourself more. Share the love. Learn to look at others without judgment for each one of us has our own unique experiences and stories to tell. Highlights: ⚡️ Who you are has optimism because it is driven by the principles of purpose and vision. ⚡️ There is a choice between the significant and the dominant narrative in uncontrolled situations. ⚡️ Dominant elements can restrict your opportunities to follow who you are. ⚡️ Being defined by meaning and purpose in life goes beyond being defined by circumstances. ⚡️ You can recognise and accept a challenging situation, but it does not have to dominate the way you respond to the world. Important stories: 🎯 2:48 Dealing with uncontrolled situations. 🎯 10:09 The Serenity prayer in relation to the things you can and cannot control. 🎯 13:44 More thoughts on identity and the dominant against significant elements. 🎯 25:04 The importance of finding stories you can relate to. 🎯 29:01 Empathy for others and for self. 🎯 39:38 Dr. Ray Sylvester's reasons for podcasting with me.   Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people's lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world's leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete's presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It's then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.