Mindful Monday - Mastering Your Thought Process. Think Successfully.

About This Talk

Chris argues that mastering thoughts is simpler than it seems: nobody can manage every thought, but anyone can manage the ones they notice. He shows how to “grab it and flip it,” turning a limiting thought into one that assumes success, and asks listeners to watch their thinking like the director of a movie about their own life.

Key Ideas

• You can’t manage every thought, so focus on the ones you notice and flip any that work against the outcome you want.
• Swap “I want” and “I wish” for “I am,” speaking as if the goal has already happened.
• Replace “I’ll do it later” with “I’ll start now,” because something started is half finished.
• Metacognition, thinking about what you’re thinking, lets you direct your life like a movie director coaching the actors toward the ending you want.
• If a word you don’t want slips out, correct it out loud on the spot.

“Whatever outcome you want starts with your thoughts. It can’t start anyplace else.”