Why Your Mindset Determines Everything with Chris Harris

Change doesn't happen by trying harder. It happens when you change the programming behind your decisions. Chris Harris, former Air Force veteran, martial arts instructor, executive coach, author, and founder of The Warrior Maker, joins Aaron Hale to unpack why mindset is more than positive thinking. It's about mastering the space between what happens to you and how you respond. He shares how childhood adversity shaped his identity, why ownership comes before transformation, and how your self image, boundaries, and subconscious programming shape the life you create. If you've ever known what to do but still felt stuck, this conversation will help you understand why and where real change begins. 0:00 Intro 8:54 Overcoming the Subconscious Gatekeeper 11:27 The Path to Meaningful Change 12:43 The Dangers of Personality Assessments 15:53 Understanding Different Types of Mindset 24:34 Childhood Adversity and Choosing Responsibility 29:53 How Martial Arts Changed His Life 35:50 Military Service and Breaking the Poverty Cycle 41:53 Understanding the Id Ego 44:00 Why Boundaries Are Necessary for Growth 52:46 Countdown to Impact   Resources Mentioned: 🌐 The Warrior Maker https://thewarriormaker.com  🌐 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University https://erau.edu 📚 Mindset by Carol Dweck https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345472322 📚 How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671027034 📚 The War of Art by Steven Pressfield https://www.amazon.com/dp/1936891026 Disclosure: Some of the links in these show notes are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them (at no extra cost to you). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Point of Impact isn't just a podcast—it's a battle cry. Hear raw, real stories of warriors, risk-takers, and everyday legends who turned adversity into fuel. Catch more real, raw conversations: 🛡️ Point of Impact Podcast → https://pointofimpactpod.com/ 🛡️ Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/point-of-impact-with-aaron-hale/id1681213789 🔥 Book a Call → https://calendly.com/aaronhale/30min 👇 Let's connect: IG → https://www.instagram.com/aclayhale/ FB → https://www.facebook.com/aclayhale LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/aaron-hale-1861477 Check this out for more → linktr.ee/aaronhalepointofimpact