"Response-ability": Find Freedom

"Response-ability": Find Freedom In this week's episode, I share about finding freedom by taking responsibility for your decisions in life because our behavior is a function of our choices, not our conditions. In other words, how we choose to behave is primarily influenced by our decisions and opportunities to make them. We can all do something positive with this understanding. By choosing what to do and then doing it, no matter the situation or circumstance, we make a conscious and intentional choice that affects our future. No matter the situation or the hurt and pain caused by people, places, and things. YOU have the choice and ability in how you respond, "response-ability." Last Week's Quote What lies before us and what lies behind us are small matters compared to what lies within us. Grade of the week Keisha gives herself a "B". What grade are you giving yourself? Quote of the Week Responsibility- the ability to choose your response. The Book of the Month The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Key Highlights [00:18] A bit about the show [00:53] Last week's recap and quote from the book of the month [04:32] Keisha gives herself a B. What grade are you giving yourself? [06:02] Starting the second phase of the book of the month [06:20] How scientists believed that our responses to stimuli were pre-programmed [07:47] The inspiring story of Viktor Frankl that disrupted this thinking [11:06] A woman's testimony on the choice of response in Stephen Carvey's conference [15:59] YOU have the choice in how you respond to your environment [18:08] Your behavior is rooted in your decisions, not conditions [19:30] The quote of the week from the book of the month [20:43] Ending the show Key Takeaways from The Episode We can't go back and change the consequences of our past choices. We can only learn from them and aim for better outcomes in the future. It's the NOW that will shape our future selves. For many years, scientists believed that we were pre-programmed as human beings and that no matter what the situation, our response is the one that we cannot control. It is inevitable for people to hurt you physically, mentally, and emotionally. What makes the difference is how we choose to respond. No matter the situation or the hurt and pain caused by people, places, and things. YOU have the choice in how you respond. Our behavior is a function of our decisions, not our conditions. Remember to upgrade your life, yourself, and your future, so you can truly begin living. Resources Mentioned Viktor Frankl: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Frankl Thank you for listening! Connect With Me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keishashouse/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/keishashousepodcast