4 Perspective Shifts Dr.Kashey Taught Me That Keep Me Going

Summary

• After hitting a $4.4 million month in revenue, I realized the importance of longevity in business for sustained success. Keeping mentally fit to handle stress is crucial for long-term play in the entrepreneurial game.
• The first strategy to reduce pressure is to go 1000x negative: exaggerate the problematic situation to the extreme, desensitize myself to the stressor, and thus minimize the emotional disturbance for better decision-making.
• The second method involves preparing for the worst: emotionally brace for negative conditions when starting new habits or facing challenges. Bracing enhances resilience and enables action regardless of circumstances.
• Thirdly, imagine the absolute worst-case scenarios to gain perspective on current problems. This pain anchor shrinks issues to insignificance, as most problems don't get solved; we just stop caring about them because they lose relevance.
• My most frequently used tactic is the perspective that the universe will eventually render all things meaningless. This belief eases the pressure on myself, as I realize I'm in control of assigning meaning to my life's events.
• I find personal meaning in learning and teaching; it's not that it holds eternal significance, but it's meaningful to me. Focusing on meaningful activities helps me stay engaged and not quit the game.
• I teach through my content so I can learn better and provide value to others. Stories and engaging material help transfer knowledge effectively.

Remember, maintain mental agility, brace for hardships, gain perspective on significance, and focus on what is meaningful to you for enduring success in business and life.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest dealing with stress by using the 1000x negative method. When something bad happens, think about it happening a thousand times more. This can make you immune to it, and help you make better decisions.

A good way of starting new habits is to prepare for the worst. Expect the worst when starting something new, like a workout routine. If it turns out better, it's a bonus. This emotional brace helps you stick to your plans no matter what.

You should try imagining the worst-case scenarios. Think about something really sad or bad, like losing a loved one. This gives you perspective, and makes other problems seem smaller.

Focus on what's meaningful to you. Remember, the universe will make everything meaningless one day. So, choose to care about things that matter to you. For me, it's learning and teaching. It's not eternally significant, but it's what I love.

To stay engaged and not quit, put your energy into what's important to you. For me, it's making content to teach others. Use stories and fun stuff to share knowledge. This helps you and others to grow.

Remember, these steps can make you strong in business and in life. Keep your mind sharp, get ready for hard times, understand the big picture, and do what you love. This way, you'll keep going no matter what.

Quotes

"the number one thing that i've seen that creates success is longevity"

– Alex Hormozi

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"we are judged by the marketplace by the quality of our decisions"

– Alex Hormozi

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"most problems shrink into irrelevance within broader context"

– Alex Hormozi

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"nothing has meaning except for what i choose to give meaning"

– Alex Hormozi

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"values are eternal values in the universe"

– Alex Hormozi