Unleash Your Inner Power: A Guide To Self-Awareness And Success
Discover how to unleash your inner power and achieve success through
self-awareness. This guide will help you on your journey of
self-improvement and personal growth. Unlock your full potential today!
The Power of Action: Do It Now By Daniel Walter
Are you feeling stuck in life? Are you questioning your self-worth and
potential? This video dives deep into the concept of self-awareness and
provides practical strategies to help you unlock your inner power.
Discover how to identify your strengths and weaknesses, set meaningful
goals, and overcome the obstacles that hold you back. Learn from the
transformative insights of "The Power of Action" and embark on a journey
of personal growth and success.
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00:00:00 The Power of Action
00:06:32 The Awakening
00:09:17 What Is Self-Awareness?
00:12:20 How To Develop Self-Awareness.
00:17:08 Additional Tips For Defining Your Personal Values.
00:21:11 Develop a Growth Mindset
00:27:02 Embrace Vulnerability
00:34:24 How To Recognize Your Weaknesses.
00:38:45 Monitor Your Thoughts
00:40:22 Questions To Identify Your Weaknesses.
00:41:43 S. W. O. T Analysis
Are you proud of the image staring back at you when you look in the
mirror?
What thoughts dance through your mind as you examine yourself
internally?
Are you where you want to be in life?
I know many of you reading this are not proud of your reflection. The
thoughts that dance through your mind as you examine yourself internally
are unhealthy, and you are not where you want to be in life. I know
this because, according to the Gallup Poll, people these days feel more
sadness, worry, pain, stress, and anger than ever before. There are many
reasons for the rise in these negative feelings, but one of them is
dissatisfaction with life.
Many people are dissatisfied with life because they haven’t achieved
what they had hoped to achieve. Let me guess… You’ve done everything you
were supposed to do—got a college degree, a career, maybe marriage and
children—but there’s an inner frustration that you can’t seem to shake.
You’re frustrated because deep down, you know you are capable of so much
more, but you just don’t know how to achieve it.
In The Power of Action, you’ll learn exactly why you’re stuck in a rut,
and how you can pull yourself out of it to achieve massive success, as
well as:
How to fight distractions to focus on your goals
Steps to overcome the victim mentality that’s holding you back from
success
Tools to become more self-disciplined
Strategies for effective goal-setting
Tips on how to boost motivation
Insight into the power of organization and how clutter is holding
you back
How to build momentum and power through your to-do lists
This transformative masterpiece will give you the tools you need to get
unstuck and start taking action now. It’s never too late to pull that
forgotten dream out of the crevices of your mind and start working on
it. Throughout these chapters, expect to gain a deeper understanding of
the components of success such as motivation, self-discipline,
productivity, and resilience—which, when combined, will turn you into an
unstoppable powerhouse.
The Power of Action is not a simple collection of ideas that might work.
You will have access to a solid roadmap full of practical steps you can
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Transcript
The Power of Action:
Speaker:Do It Now
Speaker:By Daniel Walte, narrated by russell newton.rIntroduction.
Speaker:“In order to carry a positive action,
Speaker:we must develop here a positive vision."
Speaker:~Dali Lama According to research,
Speaker:92% of people who set goals fail to achieve them.
Speaker:A Gallup poll discovered that 85% of people hate their jobs,
Speaker:and the World Happiness Report finds that negative emotions are on the rise
Speaker:worldwide.
Speaker:I believe these statistics are all connected.
Speaker:People hate their jobs because there is something deep within them that knows
Speaker:there is more to life than working in a job they can’t stand and struggling
Speaker:to pay bills.
Speaker:We set goals because we want to create the life we know we deserve.
Speaker:But we fail to achieve those goals because we don’t know how to,
Speaker:and then negative emotions such as sadness,
Speaker:depression,
Speaker:and frustration overtake us because we just can’t seem to get it right.
Speaker:It’s like one big vicious circle that people can’t get out of and it’s
Speaker:becoming unbearable.
Speaker:But there is light at the end of the tunnel if you will allow me to lead you
Speaker:there.
Speaker:Why do I believe there is hope?
Speaker:Because five years ago,
Speaker:I was a part of the three statistics I just mentioned.
Speaker:I worked as an accounts manager for a telecommunications company and I hated my
Speaker:job with a passion.
Speaker:I was one of those people who lived for the weekends and dreaded Mondays.
Speaker:I had to psych myself up every morning before I went into the office,
Speaker:and I walked around with a fake smile on my face all day because there really
Speaker:wasn’t anything to smile about.
Speaker:I wasn’t happy to be there.
Speaker:I always knew I wanted to be an author,
Speaker:and every year for seven years I made a New Year’s resolution to write a
Speaker:book,
Speaker:but it never happened.
Speaker:Every year,
Speaker:I became more and more disgusted with myself for failing to achieve my goals.
Speaker:My confidence was at an all-time low,
Speaker:and I buried my sadness by filling my time with mindless activities and
Speaker:associating with people who were just as miserable as me.
Speaker:My life changed one warm summer’s day after speaking to an old man called Mr.
Speaker:Hamilton who lived down the street from me.
Speaker:He always sat on his porch in a rocking chair reading the book Think and Grow
Speaker:Rich by Napoleon Hill.
Speaker:He said he had been reading the same book for 45 years.
Speaker:He had more or less memorized it word for word and could quote entire pages.
Speaker:He said that was the only book anyone ever needed to read in order to succeed
Speaker:in life.
Speaker:If he was outside when I passed by,
Speaker:I would join him on his porch and have a chat.
Speaker:His favorite topic of conversation was the importance of creating the life you
Speaker:desire.
Speaker:He had wanted to get into real estate,
Speaker:but once he’d started a family,
Speaker:his main concern had become keeping a roof over their heads and food on the
Speaker:table.
Speaker:He didn’t want to risk investing his life savings into something that might
Speaker:not work,
Speaker:so he abandoned his dreams and chose the safe road.
Speaker:Mr. Hamilton believed that since he had not managed to achieve his dreams,
Speaker:his mission in life was to teach young people not to allow fear to hold them
Speaker:back from becoming successful.
Speaker:During our last conversation,
Speaker:he said,
Speaker:“On your gravestone there will be two dates - the day you were born,
Speaker:and the day you died.
Speaker:There will be a dash in the middle of those dates.
Speaker:What you do during that time is up to you.
Speaker:Please do something with your life."
Speaker:Mr. Hamilton died that evening and I never saw him again.
Speaker:His words stuck with me,
Speaker:though,
Speaker:so I went and bought the book Think and Grow Rich.
Speaker:I had attempted to read several self-help books over the years and failed,
Speaker:but I read that book in one evening and something clicked.
Speaker:I became more determined than ever to turn my dreams into a reality.
Speaker:Today,
Speaker:I am a successful best-selling author,
Speaker:public speaker,
Speaker:and philanthropist.
Speaker:I travel the world teaching people how to apply the principles of success,
Speaker:and I’ve never been so fulfilled and satisfied with life.
Speaker:I wrote this book because I understand exactly how you feel.
Speaker:Five years ago,
Speaker:I was you.
Speaker:I’ve walked in your shoes,
Speaker:and I can tell you with confidence that there is a way out.
Speaker:When I started this journey,
Speaker:one of the things I struggled with the most was taking action—which is the
Speaker:most important component of the journey,
Speaker:because without action,
Speaker:nothing gets done.
Speaker:But the more I learned and applied the success principles I read about,
Speaker:the easier it became for me to take action.
Speaker:And that’s what I want to share with you.
Speaker:Here’s a sneak peek into what you can expect to learn in this audiobook -
Speaker:•A deep dive into the importance of self-awareness
Speaker:•How to acknowledge and overcome your weaknesses
Speaker:•Strategies to motivate yourself and build momentum
Speaker:•Why fear is holding you back from success
Speaker:•The benefits of setting specific goals
Speaker:•How to enjoy the process and celebrate your wins If you diligently apply the
Speaker:strategies found in this audiobook,
Speaker:and refuse to give up on your dreams,
Speaker:I can guarantee you will be successful.
Speaker:It takes courage to decide that it’s time to change your life,
Speaker:and I applaud you for that.
Speaker:With that being said,
Speaker:it’s time to take the first action step on your journey,
Speaker:and listen to the first chapter of this audiobook.
Speaker:Chapter 1 .- The Awakening .- Self-Awareness and Acknowledging Your Weakness
Speaker:“To know yourself,
Speaker:you must sacrifice the illusion that you already do."
Speaker:~Vironika Tugaleva Everyone loves sleeping.
Speaker:There’s nothing like that awesome warm feeling when you’re tucked under a
Speaker:duvet getting the rest your body craves so much.
Speaker:But when that alarm goes off,
Speaker:the first thing most people do is reach up and shut it off.
Speaker:Why?
Speaker:Because you’ve been jolted out of your slumber and you have absolutely no
Speaker:desire to get out of bed.
Speaker:You are engulfed in that comfortable feeling,
Speaker:and if you could stay there forever you would.
Speaker:However,
Speaker:whether it’s work,
Speaker:the kids,
Speaker:or life,
Speaker:you have no choice but to get up.
Speaker:The same is true when one has a spiritual awakening.
Speaker:Most people are sleepwalking;
Speaker:they live on autopilot,
Speaker:doing everything society has programmed them to do.
Speaker:You go to school,
Speaker:get an education,
Speaker:get a job,
Speaker:and work until retirement—during which time you might have snippets of
Speaker:fulfilment,
Speaker:but deep down,
Speaker:there is a massive void you don’t know how to fill.
Speaker:You see,
Speaker:humans are made up of body,
Speaker:mind,
Speaker:and spirit.
Speaker:We are aware of our bodies,
Speaker:and our minds,
Speaker:but the spirit,
Speaker:the inner part of you that knows all things,
Speaker:most people are unaware of.
Speaker:As far as I’m concerned,
Speaker:the spirit is the most important part of us,
Speaker:but it is never fully activated because we live in such a superficial world.
Speaker:We’ve been taught to be so focused on our outer appearance that our inner
Speaker:being is totally neglected.
Speaker:But every so often,
Speaker:an alarm bell rings,
Speaker:whether it’s through a book we read,
Speaker:a podcast we listened to,
Speaker:or a film we watched,
Speaker:and we get the feeling that there is more to life than we are currently living.
Speaker:However,
Speaker:because we are so comfortable in our slumber,
Speaker:we hit the snooze button and go back to sleep.
Speaker:There are very few people who hear the alarm bell and get up,
Speaker:which is why only 1% of the population owns half of the world’s wealth.
Speaker:The question is,
Speaker:what does it take to enable you to arise from your slumber?
Speaker:There are several answers to this question,
Speaker:and one of them is self-awareness.
Speaker:What Is Self-Awareness?
Speaker:Self-awareness is a deep concept that involves having the ability to understand
Speaker:yourself.
Speaker:It involves more than self-recognition;
Speaker:introspection is the foundation of self-awareness.
Speaker:Self-awareness means being able to critically evaluate your thoughts,
Speaker:actions,
Speaker:and emotions.
Speaker:It requires a person to have a deep understanding of their personal values,
Speaker:strengths,
Speaker:weaknesses,
Speaker:and motivations.
Speaker:This skill is required for personal development,
Speaker:but it also plays an important role in how people interact with each other.
Speaker:At the center of self-awareness is the ability to navigate one’s internal
Speaker:state.
Speaker:A person who engages in the practice of self-reflection is capable of
Speaker:identifying thought patterns and the behaviors that manifest from them,
Speaker:which assists in developing a clearer picture of their identity and personality.
Speaker:It’s important to mention that once a person becomes self-aware,
Speaker:it does not necessarily mean that the negative things they’ve learned about
Speaker:themselves are fixed.
Speaker:Through life experiences,
Speaker:reflection,
Speaker:and learning,
Speaker:people grow,
Speaker:change,
Speaker:and evolve.
Speaker:Self-awareness also involves being able to identify and manage emotions.
Speaker:Having the ability to manage one’s emotions is referred to as “emotional
Speaker:intelligence."
Speaker:This skill gives people an advantage in social situations because they are
Speaker:capable of accurately reading rooms and people.
Speaker:Emotionally intelligent people are more empathetic,
Speaker:which gives them the ability to communicate on a deeper level and build
Speaker:stronger relationships.
Speaker:Understanding your strengths and weaknesses is another important component of
Speaker:self-awareness.
Speaker:A person who knows their strengths is confident in their abilities and works to
Speaker:keep improving them.
Speaker:The individual who understands their weaknesses (more on that shortly)
Speaker:does not allow those weaknesses to dominate their lives.
Speaker:Instead,
Speaker:they either work on improving them,
Speaker:or they simply accept that there are certain things they are just not good at.
Speaker:Either way,
Speaker:it’s a win-win situation when you understand your weaknesses because you are
Speaker:clear on what to do,
Speaker:and what not to do.
Speaker:Finally,
Speaker:self-awareness is also about understanding how your behavior impacts others.
Speaker:It ensures that you think before you speak so your words do not cause offense.
Speaker:Before making decisions,
Speaker:you think about how your actions will affect those involved in the situation.
Speaker:Self-aware people are also extremely humble and have no problem admitting when
Speaker:they are wrong.
Speaker:How To Develop Self-Awareness.
Speaker:If you feel that you lack self-awareness,
Speaker:not to worry—you can develop it.
Speaker:Here are some tips to help you develop self-awareness - Identify Your Personal
Speaker:Values .- Everyone has personal values.
Speaker:You may never have articulated them,
Speaker:but they are basically how you live your life.
Speaker:They are the principles and beliefs that shape your decisions and actions.
Speaker:Your personal values are typically developed during childhood,
Speaker:as you grow into adulthood,
Speaker:and through your experiences.
Speaker:Your personal values will influence things such as the relationships you
Speaker:choose,
Speaker:the career you opt for,
Speaker:and the overall direction your life will take.
Speaker:Therefore,
Speaker:having a clear understanding of your personal values is essential.
Speaker:By defining your personal values,
Speaker:you connect with the things that are most important to you.
Speaker:Here are some tips on how to identify your personal values.
Speaker:You will need a pen and a notebook for this.
Speaker:•Happy Moments .- Think about the times in your life when you were the
Speaker:happiest.
Speaker:Come up with examples from your childhood,
Speaker:different relationships you’ve had,
Speaker:and your career.
Speaker:•Proud Moments .- Think about the times in your life when you were most proud.
Speaker:Again,
Speaker:use examples from your childhood,
Speaker:different relationships you’ve had,
Speaker:and your career.
Speaker:What was it that made you proud?
Speaker:Were there other people involved,
Speaker:and if so,
Speaker:did they share the moment with you?
Speaker:What were the main factors that contributed to these proud moments?
Speaker:•Satisfied and Fulfilled .- Think about times when you were the most
Speaker:satisfied and fulfilled.
Speaker:Come up with more recent examples in your career and personal life.
Speaker:What desire or need was fulfilled?
Speaker:Why did these experiences add meaning to your life?
Speaker:Were there any other factors that added to these feelings of fulfilment?
Speaker:•Your Main Values .- Based on the experiences you have come up with—happy,
Speaker:proud,
Speaker:satisfied and fulfilled moments—why did you remember each experience?
Speaker:Why were they important to you?
Speaker:Try and come up with at least 10 main values.
Speaker:•Prioritize Your Values .- As mentioned,
Speaker:your values have an effect on the decisions you make.
Speaker:Therefore,
Speaker:it is essential that you are aware of the values that are most important to you.
Speaker:Look at the first two values on the list you made above,
Speaker:and ask yourself,
Speaker:“If I had to make a choice,
Speaker:which one of these values would I choose?"
Speaker:Context is always going to have an effect on your decisions;
Speaker:therefore,
Speaker:imagine a scenario where you would need to make such a choice.
Speaker:For example,
Speaker:say the first two values on your list are “generosity” and “financial
Speaker:stability."
Speaker:Imagine one of your friends is going through a rough patch and they ask to
Speaker:borrow some money.
Speaker:Although you value generosity,
Speaker:you are not financially stable,
Speaker:and lending your friend money would set you back.
Speaker:In this instance,
Speaker:financial stability would be more important than generosity.
Speaker:Go through your list making up scenarios until you’ve numbered the list from
Speaker:1-10.
Speaker:•Personal Alignment .- Go through your list and determine whether these
Speaker:values are in alignment with your life.
Speaker:Ask yourself whether these values give you a sense of pride.
Speaker:How would you feel about telling the people closest to you,
Speaker:and those you admire and respect,
Speaker:about your personal values?
Speaker:Would you stand by these values even if they were not popular?
Speaker:When you take your personal values into consideration when making a decision,
Speaker:you will maintain your integrity because you are doing what you know is right,
Speaker:and what is true to your heart.
Speaker:In this way,
Speaker:you can approach decisions with clarity and confidence.
Speaker:You can also be confident that the decisions you make are the best for your
Speaker:present and future satisfaction and happiness.
Speaker:It won’t always be easy when prioritizing your personal values during the
Speaker:decision-making process;
Speaker:however,
Speaker:it will serve you well in the long run.
Speaker:Additional Tips For Defining Your Personal Values.
Speaker:•Next to each value,
Speaker:write down what it means to you—why it matters and what it stands for.
Speaker:•Be short and concise with your definitions.
Speaker:•Use your own words so you can truly connect with them.
Speaker:•Embrace your authenticity and don’t write down values because of external
Speaker:influences.
Speaker:•Take your core beliefs into consideration and don’t compromise on them.
Speaker:Practice Journaling .- Journaling involves setting time aside on a regular
Speaker:basis to write about your emotions,
Speaker:feelings,
Speaker:and thoughts.
Speaker:It helps you self-reflect and problem-solve.
Speaker:Journaling is very therapeutic,
Speaker:and research suggests there are several benefits to it such as improving your
Speaker:mental health,
Speaker:strengthening the immune system,
Speaker:and helping to relieve stress and anxiety.
Speaker:Here are some tips on how to get started with journaling -
Speaker:•Get a Notepad .- Don’t journal on random sheets of paper;
Speaker:instead,
Speaker:buy a notepad specifically for journaling.
Speaker:•Choose a Time .- You don’t need to journal every day unless you want to.
Speaker:But the key is to be consistent.
Speaker:Whether you are going to journal every day,
Speaker:twice a week,
Speaker:or once a week,
Speaker:choose the best time of day and stick to it.
Speaker:•No Distractions .- Turn off your phone,
Speaker:the T. V. ,
Speaker:the radio,
Speaker:and any other form of digital distractions before you start journaling.
Speaker:Your environment should be as peaceful as possible so you can focus on what you
Speaker:are writing.
Speaker:•Write Freely .- Spelling and grammar are irrelevant when it comes to
Speaker:journaling,
Speaker:so just write.
Speaker:As long as you can read what you write,
Speaker:that’s all that matters.
Speaker:I’m a writer,
Speaker:so I found journaling very easy,
Speaker:but for those of you who have no idea where to start,
Speaker:here are some journal prompts to help you out -
Speaker:•Describe an incident that occurred during your day that made you feel joyful.
Speaker:•Is there anything you are grateful for in this present moment?
Speaker:•Think about a challenge you’ve had recently.
Speaker:What did you learn from it?
Speaker:•What goals do you want to accomplish in the next 30 days?
Speaker:•Are there any hobbies and skills you would like to develop and why?
Speaker:•Have you had any emotional challenges recently?
Speaker:How did you navigate them and what did they teach you about yourself?
Speaker:•What practices or activities give you peace and improve your mood?
Speaker:•What have you accomplished recently?
Speaker:What emotions did you experience?
Speaker:•What situations trigger anxiety and stress in you and why?
Speaker:•Who are the people in your life that you trust the most and why?
Speaker:How can you strengthen the emotional connections you have with these people?
Speaker:•What self-care practices do you enjoy the most and why?
Speaker:How can you incorporate more of them into your life?
Speaker:•Who is your role model?
Speaker:What qualities do you admire about this person?
Speaker:•What are the things that make you angry and why?
Speaker:•What can you do to make the world a better place?
Speaker:•Think about the three biggest mistakes you have made in life.
Speaker:How did they affect you?
Speaker:Develop a Growth Mindset .- Psychologist Carol Dweck coined the term “growth
Speaker:mindset."
Speaker:A person with a growth mindset believes that their intelligence and abilities
Speaker:can be improved through learning,
Speaker:hard work,
Speaker:and dedication.
Speaker:They push through adversities and see the difficulties of life as opportunities
Speaker:to learn something new and grow.
Speaker:On the other hand,
Speaker:a person with a fixed mindset believes that people are born with a certain
Speaker:level of skill and intelligence and there is nothing that can be done to change
Speaker:it.
Speaker:You can develop a growth mindset by doing the following -
Speaker:•Recognize a Fixed Mindset .- Before you can develop a growth mindset,
Speaker:you must be aware that you have a fixed mindset.
Speaker:When you find something difficult,
Speaker:do you keep trying,
Speaker:or do you give up because you don’t believe you will get any better at it?
Speaker:When you run into an obstacle,
Speaker:do you see it as an opportunity for growth,
Speaker:or do you complain and moan that it’s hindering your progress?
Speaker:These are all ways that a person with a fixed mindset thinks.
Speaker:Pay attention to your thought process the next time you run into a challenge.
Speaker:•Embrace Failure .- Failure is not a dead end;
Speaker:it is a part of the process.
Speaker:All successful people fail before they succeed.
Speaker:Thomas Edison attempted to make the bamboo filament to improve the lightbulb
Speaker:2,774 times before he succeeded.
Speaker:During an interview,
Speaker:he let the interviewer know that he was willing to keep trying until he got it
Speaker:right by saying,
Speaker:“I have not failed.
Speaker:I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work."
Speaker:When things are not going your way,
Speaker:do what Thomas Edison did and find another way of achieving your goal,
Speaker:no matter how long it takes.
Speaker:•Embrace Challenges .- Like failure,
Speaker:view the challenges that life throws at you as an opportunity for growth.
Speaker:Growth comes by venturing out of your comfort zone;
Speaker:while it doesn’t feel good to be stretched and challenged,
Speaker:by embracing it,
Speaker:you will come out on the other side better and stronger.
Speaker:•Value Hard Work .- Hard work is the engine that propels growth.
Speaker:You can be the most talented person in the world,
Speaker:but if you are not prepared to put the work in,
Speaker:you won’t get very far.
Speaker:When you are working on your goals,
Speaker:your progress might seem slow,
Speaker:but eventually,
Speaker:you will reap the rewards for your efforts.
Speaker:•Keep Learning .- The desire to learn is essential for a growth mindset
Speaker:because that’s how you get better at something.
Speaker:Learning can take place in many forms including reading,
Speaker:taking courses,
Speaker:and watching instructional videos.
Speaker:•Be Persistent .- Persistence is key when it comes to developing a growth
Speaker:mindset because whatever you are trying to achieve is not going to happen
Speaker:overnight.
Speaker:There are going to be setbacks,
Speaker:difficulties,
Speaker:and things that will make you feel very uncomfortable.
Speaker:Most people give up when the going gets tough because it’s easier to go back
Speaker:to what they know.
Speaker:But a person with a growth mindset will embrace the discomfort and keep going
Speaker:until they have reached their goal.
Speaker:•Choose Your Friends Wisely .- If you are surrounded by people with a fixed
Speaker:mindset,
Speaker:they will make it very difficult for you to make the changes you need to make
Speaker:to adopt a growth mindset.
Speaker:While it’s easier said than done to ditch the people you’ve probably known
Speaker:for years,
Speaker:you will need to distance yourself from them.
Speaker:While you’re all excited about your personal development journey and will
Speaker:want them to accompany you,
Speaker:they will tell you it’s a waste of time.
Speaker:The more they keep reminding you that you are not going to succeed at what
Speaker:you’re doing,
Speaker:the easier it will be for you to give up when things get hard.
Speaker:Think about it like this .- Imagine you are standing on top of a table,
Speaker:your friends are on the ground,
Speaker:and you stretch out your hand to help pull them up.
Speaker:Guess what’s going to happen?
Speaker:Gravity will ensure that they pull you down before you can pull them up.
Speaker:If they want to get on your level,
Speaker:they will find their own way there—you won’t need to convince them.
Speaker:However,
Speaker:if they are not ready to embrace this new mindset,
Speaker:they will pull you right back down to the bottom of the mountain.
Speaker:•Seek Feedback .- Individuals with a growth mindset love constructive
Speaker:criticism.
Speaker:They don’t get offended because it gives them the opportunity to improve.
Speaker:Constructive criticism can come from your superiors at work,
Speaker:your partner,
Speaker:friends,
Speaker:or family members.
Speaker:Regardless of where it comes from,
Speaker:embrace it and make the necessary changes to improve.
Speaker:Embrace Vulnerability .- It is not uncommon for people to find it difficult to
Speaker:embrace vulnerability.
Speaker:Being vulnerable is about being transparent with your thoughts,
Speaker:emotions,
Speaker:and actions.
Speaker:It’s about being your authentic self even though you know you could get hurt.
Speaker:Being vulnerable with your loved ones allows you to connect with them on a
Speaker:deeper level.
Speaker:To start embracing your vulnerability,
Speaker:do this -
Speaker:•Be Yourself .- Society has tricked us into believing we can’t be
Speaker:ourselves,
Speaker:that we have to look and act a certain way to be accepted and liked.
Speaker:The media does a wonderful job of highlighting the differences between those
Speaker:who are admired and those who are not.
Speaker:We are constantly bombarded with indirect messages about what is considered
Speaker:socially acceptable.
Speaker:As a result,
Speaker:people feel that they need to change themselves in order to be accepted.
Speaker:Embracing vulnerability requires you to be yourself because in doing so,
Speaker:you are okay with knowing that not everyone is going to like you.
Speaker:You can make this process a lot easier by reminding yourself that no matter how
Speaker:nice and polished you are,
Speaker:no matter how much you conform to society’s standards,
Speaker:you can’t please everyone,
Speaker:and there are always going to be people who are not going to like you.
Speaker:Once you accept this fact,
Speaker:you will free yourself from the shackles of conformity.
Speaker:•Learn and Grow .- Learn about yourself and do the work required to grow.
Speaker:By gaining a better understanding of who you are and acknowledging the parts of
Speaker:you that you don’t like,
Speaker:you can do what is necessary to make changes.
Speaker:Most people keep these parts about themselves buried because they are too
Speaker:painful to confront.
Speaker:However,
Speaker:the first step in the direction of transformation is admitting you have a
Speaker:problem.
Speaker:Once the problem has been diagnosed,
Speaker:you can start working on the solution.
Speaker:•Embrace Your Feelings .- For some people,
Speaker:it is easier to hide their feelings instead of being honest about them.
Speaker:However,
Speaker:burying your feelings is not good for your health.
Speaker:Emotions are designed to be released from the body,
Speaker:and if they are not,
Speaker:they will make you both mentally and physically ill.
Speaker:By embracing your feelings,
Speaker:you accept them for what they are,
Speaker:no matter how uncomfortable they make you feel.
Speaker:When you accept your emotions and work through them,
Speaker:they will no longer have any power over you.
Speaker:•Be Adventurous .- People who embrace their vulnerability are free-spirited;
Speaker:they enjoy getting out in the world and having new experiences because they
Speaker:don’t mind taking risks.
Speaker:You might waste money,
Speaker:or you could have a terrible time,
Speaker:but to those who embrace their vulnerability,
Speaker:an experience is an experience whether it was good or bad.
Speaker:You can’t go through life trying to avoid bad experiences;
Speaker:instead,
Speaker:get out there and live.
Speaker:•Become Indifferent .- Worrying about what other people think about you is a
Speaker:waste of time because the truth is,
Speaker:you will never really know.
Speaker:There are very few people who will tell you what they really think about you
Speaker:because that’s not proper social etiquette.
Speaker:My friend once sent me a cute video of a little girl being recorded by her mom
Speaker:practicing how she was going to be nice to the other kids at the party she was
Speaker:about to attend.
Speaker:This child was known for telling people that she didn’t like them,
Speaker:and in the video,
Speaker:the mom asks,
Speaker:“What are you going to say when you go to Auntie Jackie’s party?
Speaker:The child replied very slowly,
Speaker:“I Don’T Like You."
Speaker:The mother asked her the question three times,
Speaker:and she eventually said,
Speaker:“I Like You” in the same robotic voice.
Speaker:She then said,
Speaker:“But the truth is,
Speaker:I don’t like you!"
Speaker:Children have no filter,
Speaker:and it’s up to their parents to train them how to navigate the world.
Speaker:The average adult has a filter,
Speaker:and in most cases,
Speaker:they are going to be polite and friendly even if they don’t like you.
Speaker:Since you are not telepathic and can’t read minds,
Speaker:there is no point worrying about another person’s opinion of you.
Speaker:•Practice Self-Compassion .- Be kind to yourself on your journey to embracing
Speaker:vulnerability because it isn’t easy.
Speaker:You will find that your insecurities will rise,
Speaker:and you won’t always be in the best of moods,
Speaker:but that’s okay.
Speaker:If you let these feelings overwhelm you,
Speaker:they can have a negative effect on your life.
Speaker:You will start doubting yourself,
Speaker:questioning whether you are doing the right thing,
Speaker:and becoming critical of your flaws.
Speaker:When you start going through this,
Speaker:remember that it’s normal to feel this way.
Speaker:Recently,
Speaker:self-compassion has become an important part of mental health discussions and
Speaker:emotional well-being because psychologists and counselors have realized that
Speaker:people are very hard on themselves when life throws them challenges.
Speaker:According to Dr Julia Breines,
Speaker:it is important that we are able to forgive ourselves for the mistakes we make
Speaker:because everyone makes mistakes,
Speaker:and there are no perfect people in the world.
Speaker:Her studies have found that the inability to forgive oneself is linked to
Speaker:alcohol abuse,
Speaker:eating disorders,
Speaker:and suicide attempts.
Speaker:However,
Speaker:those who have embraced self-compassion seem to be able to handle stress better.
Speaker:Instead of dwelling on their problems,
Speaker:they accept that adversity is a part of life and don’t allow negative
Speaker:circumstances to overwhelm them.
Speaker:Everyone has flaws and insecurities,
Speaker:and it’s not something you should be ashamed of.
Speaker:By being open and honest about your struggles,
Speaker:you give people permission to be open and honest about theirs,
Speaker:which helps to build stronger connections with your friends and loved ones.
Speaker:Living your best life means being authentic and operating in your personal
Speaker:truth.
Speaker:By getting to know every part of yourself and putting that version of you on
Speaker:display,
Speaker:you will learn to have a true appreciation for who you really are,
Speaker:flaws and all.
Speaker:How To Recognize Your Weaknesses.
Speaker:When I started on my personal development journey,
Speaker:I had to accept that I was in the position I was in (more on that later)
Speaker:because of the decisions I had made.
Speaker:I had no one to blame for how my life had turned out but myself.
Speaker:My biggest weakness was procrastination;
Speaker:I had so many goals I wanted to achieve,
Speaker:but year after year,
Speaker:nothing was getting done because I was twiddling my thumbs.
Speaker:It wasn’t until I got real with myself that things started changing for me.
Speaker:A major part of the awakening is accepting that the things you are struggling
Speaker:with are holding you back.
Speaker:A lot of people don’t like this stage because it’s easier to blame everyone
Speaker:else for your problems.
Speaker:My biggest excuse was that I was depressed because of a failed relationship.
Speaker:My partner cheated on me,
Speaker:and it messed me up big time.
Speaker:But after a lot of therapy and inner work,
Speaker:I accepted that the trauma people inflict on us is not our fault;
Speaker:we didn’t do anything to deserve such treatment.
Speaker:However,
Speaker:healing is our responsibility.
Speaker:Regardless of the negative circumstances life has thrown at you,
Speaker:no one can heal you but you.
Speaker:The perpetrators have long gone on with their lives;
Speaker:they are not thinking about you,
Speaker:and waiting for them to apologize or do what needs to be done to repay you is a
Speaker:waste of time.
Speaker:Once you accept that you are the only person holding yourself back,
Speaker:life will become a lot easier.
Speaker:In this section,
Speaker:you will learn how to recognize your weaknesses.
Speaker:Self-Reflection .- Self-reflection involves evaluating your thoughts,
Speaker:emotions,
Speaker:and behavior.
Speaker:Basically,
Speaker:it’s about analyzing why you do the things you do,
Speaker:and why you feel the way you do.
Speaker:Examining your life in this way might seem overwhelming because things are not
Speaker:going the way you had hoped,
Speaker:or you may just be so busy that you simply don’t have the time for it.
Speaker:But if you want to change your life,
Speaker:it’s important that you hit the pause button because there is so much value
Speaker:in self-reflection.
Speaker:It will help you identify what is working for you and what isn’t.
Speaker:A part of understanding your weaknesses is getting to know yourself better,
Speaker:and self-reflection will help you accomplish this.
Speaker:Here are some questions to consider -
Speaker:•What worries or fears give me sleepless nights?
Speaker:•Is there anything in my life that I’m taking for granted?
Speaker:•What parts of my life am I fully satisfied with?
Speaker:•What parts of my life am I unsatisfied with?
Speaker:•Do I have a positive outlook on life?
Speaker:If not,
Speaker:what can I do to create one?
Speaker:•How can I improve my mental health?
Speaker:•What worries me about the future?
Speaker:•If I was to die tomorrow,
Speaker:how would I want my loved ones to remember me?
Speaker:•What is most important to me?
Speaker:•When was the last time I stepped out of my comfort zone?
Speaker:•Who has made the biggest impact on my life?
Speaker:•When was the last time a person was kind to me and how did it make me feel?
Speaker:•What would I prefer to live with—failing at my goals or never trying?
Speaker:•If I could change any aspect of my personality,
Speaker:what would it be?
Speaker:•Why do I care about what others think about me?
Speaker:•Is there anyone I trust enough to put my life in their hands?
Speaker:Monitor Your Thoughts .- More about thoughts in Chapter 3;
Speaker:however,
Speaker:when it comes to identifying your weaknesses,
Speaker:your thoughts play a major role because they govern your actions.
Speaker:Whatever you think about will manifest in your behavior.
Speaker:Therefore,
Speaker:paying attention to your thoughts will give you insight into your weaknesses.
Speaker:However,
Speaker:it’s important to mention that it’s difficult to monitor your thoughts
Speaker:because most of our thinking takes place on autopilot.
Speaker:For the most part,
Speaker:you are not paying attention to what you are thinking about.
Speaker:But it is possible to monitor your thoughts.
Speaker:Here’s how -
Speaker:•Make a conscious decision to monitor your thoughts by scheduling a time
Speaker:during the day to do so;
Speaker:for example,
Speaker:it could be first thing in the morning,
Speaker:or just before you go to bed.
Speaker:•Find a quiet place and set a timer for 15 minutes.
Speaker:Get a pen and notepad,
Speaker:bring awareness to your thoughts and write them down.
Speaker:•When 15 minutes are up,
Speaker:read over your thoughts and reflect on what you have been thinking about.
Speaker:Consider whether there was a purpose behind your thoughts.
Speaker:How did they make you feel?
Speaker:Did you have any positive thoughts?
Speaker:Did you have any negative thoughts?
Speaker:•At the end of the first week,
Speaker:read through your thoughts and identify any patterns.
Speaker:Questions To Identify Your Weaknesses.
Speaker:Get a notebook and pen,
Speaker:find a quiet location where you won’t be disturbed,
Speaker:and ask yourself the following questions -
Speaker:•What bad habits do you have that prevent you from achieving your goals?
Speaker:•What personality traits do you have that are holding you back from achieving
Speaker:your goals?
Speaker:•In what areas do you lack confidence?
Speaker:•What things do you avoid because they make you feel uncomfortable?
Speaker:•Are there any situations where you find it difficult to communicate
Speaker:assertively?
Speaker:•Do you find it difficult to maintain balance in your life?
Speaker:•Is there anyone you are holding a grudge against because of the things they
Speaker:have done to you in the past?
Speaker:•Do you have any bad habits that are hindering your relationships?
Speaker:•Do you have any bad habits that are hindering your personal growth?
Speaker:•Have your friends or family pointed out character flaws in you?
Speaker:•When do you lack discipline and feel unmotivated?
Speaker:S. W. O. T Analysis .- An effective way to identify your weaknesses is to use
Speaker:the S. W. O. T analysis method.
Speaker:The letters S. W. O. T stand for Strengths,
Speaker:Weaknesses,
Speaker:Opportunities,
Speaker:Threats.
Speaker:It is typically used by organizations,
Speaker:but individuals can also use it for personal development.
Speaker:Here’s how to do so -
Speaker:•Identify Your Strengths .- What positive attributes do you have?
Speaker:They can be personal qualities,
Speaker:skills,
Speaker:and/or knowledge.
Speaker:What are your most important values?
Speaker:What accomplishments are you the most proud of?
Speaker:Consider the things that people compliment you on the most.
Speaker:List any qualities that help you or others become better people.
Speaker:•Identify Your Weaknesses .- What negative attributes do you have?
Speaker:What areas of your life need improvement?
Speaker:Do you have any bad habits that are preventing you from achieving your goals or
Speaker:that are creating barriers to your personal development?
Speaker:Are there tasks you avoid because you don’t think you’re very good at them?
Speaker:What do your friends,
Speaker:family members,
Speaker:and co-workers perceive as your weaknesses?
Speaker:What negative personality traits do you have?
Speaker:•Identify Opportunities .- Are there any industry trends you can take
Speaker:advantage of?
Speaker:Are there any free courses on offer?
Speaker:Are there any mentors offering their services?
Speaker:Are there any networking events taking place?
Speaker:•Identify Threats .- Are you facing any obstacles at the moment?
Speaker:Do you have any enemies at work or in your personal life?
Speaker:Is technology threatening your job?
Speaker:Once you have created your S. W. O. T analysis,
Speaker:you can use it as a map to guide you as you do the work required to improve
Speaker:your weaknesses.
Speaker:This chapter should have been an eye-opener for you,
Speaker:and it might take a while for everything to truly sink in.
Speaker:The awakening is difficult and it requires doing some serious soul-searching.
Speaker:There are a lot of things you are not going to like,
Speaker:and that’s okay.
Speaker:As long as you are serious about changing your life,
Speaker:and you’re willing to do the work required to create the life you desire,
Speaker:you will achieve everything you set out to.
Speaker:You’ve got over the hardest part of this journey.
Speaker:In Chapter 2,
Speaker:you will learn all about how to ditch the victim mentality.
Speaker:This has been
Speaker:The Power of Action:
Speaker:Do It Now
Speaker:By Daniel Walte, narrated by russell newton.r
