EPISODE · Dec 18, 2023 · 6 MIN
Why "I Don't Know" Is Your Superpower: Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs
from A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach · host Phil Svitek
Have you ever been told it's okay not to have an opinion? In this video, I argue that most of the time, not only shouldn't you, but you can't afford to! Saying "I don't know" can eliminate your own limiting beliefs. For instance, a mentor once said, "The guy on the bar still wants to keep you on the bar." Sounds like a made-up belief, right? Join me as we explore the noble yet potentially untrue nature of thoughts. Judgments and opinions are what our egos thrive on, whether they hold any truth or not. Even when armed with evidence, much like Hollywood's attempts to predict successful movies, we often find ourselves in the dark until the results are in—think elections and Schrödinger's cat. Learn to adopt the principle of waiting for results before forming conclusions. Embrace the power of "I don't know" and liberate yourself from the shackles of limiting beliefs. It's time to question, observe, and break free! Yours truly, Phil Svitek Filmmaker, author, podcaster & 360 Creative Coach http://philsvitek.com Movies: -The Love Market: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#lovemarket -A Bogotá Trip: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#bogotatrip -The Arbiters: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#thearbiters Books: -Elan, Elan: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#elanelan -Master Mental Fortitude: A Guide To Achieving Your Creative Ambitions: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#mastermentalfortitude -In Search Of Sunrise: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#insearchofsunrise -Hollywood Dreams on a Shoestring Budget: The Indie Filmmaking Guide For Debut Features: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#hollywooddreams Podcast: A Phil Svitek Podcast: A 360-degree view of the digital artist’s path to success, blending technical theory, practical wisdom, and personal development. https://philsvitek.com/360-mastery/ Altruism: -Financially Fit Foundation http://philsvitek.com/altruism/#fff -Adopt Diamond The German Shepherd I’m Fostering http://philsvitek.com/altruism/#diamond Substack: http://philsvitek.substack.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/philsvitek Merchandise: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3APhil+Svitek+Podcast&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011 Instagram: http://instagram.com/philsvitek Facebook: http://facebook.com/philippsvitek X/Twitter: http://twitter.com/philsvitek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-svitek Threads: https://www.threads.net/@philsvitek TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philsvitek
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Have you ever been told it's okay not to have an opinion? In this video, I argue that most of the time, not only shouldn't you, but you can't afford to! Saying "I don't know" can eliminate your own limiting beliefs. For instance, a mentor once said, "The guy on the bar still wants to keep you on the bar." Sounds like a made-up belief, right? Join me as we explore the noble yet potentially untrue nature of thoughts. Judgments and opinions are what our egos thrive on, whether they hold any truth or not. Even when armed with evidence, much like Hollywood's attempts to predict successful movies, we often find ourselves in the dark until the results are in—think elections and Schrödinger's cat. Learn to adopt the principle of waiting for results before forming conclusions. Embrace the power of "I don't know" and liberate yourself from the shackles of limiting beliefs. It's time to question, observe, and break free! Yours truly, Phil Svitek Filmmaker, author, podcaster & 360 Creative Coach http://philsvitek.com Movies: -The Love Market: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#lovemarket -A Bogotá Trip: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#bogotatrip -The Arbiters: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#thearbiters Books: -Elan, Elan: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#elanelan -Master Mental Fortitude: A Guide To Achieving Your Creative Ambitions: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#mastermentalfortitude -In Search Of Sunrise: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#insearchofsunrise -Hollywood Dreams on a Shoestring Budget: The Indie Filmmaking Guide For Debut Features: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#hollywooddreams Podcast: A Phil Svitek Podcast: A 360-degree view of the digital artist’s path to success, blending technical theory, practical wisdom, and personal development. https://philsvitek.com/360-mastery/ Altruism: -Financially Fit Foundation http://philsvitek.com/altruism/#fff -Adopt Diamond The German Shepherd I’m Fostering http://philsvitek.com/altruism/#diamond Substack: http://philsvitek.substack.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/philsvitek Merchandise: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3APhil+Svitek+Podcast&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011 Instagram: http://instagram.com/philsvitek Facebook: http://facebook.com/philippsvitek X/Twitter: http://twitter.com/philsvitek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-svitek Threads: https://www.threads.net/@philsvitek TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philsvitek
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