Believing that destiny is fixed can leave you feeling powerless, but the truth is you have far more control over your life's direction than you realize.

Tune in to learn how shifting your mindset and making purposeful choices daily can help you become the author of your life's story.

Welcome back friends to another episode focused on empowering you to create the life you want. Today we're learning about destiny - and how you have far more control over your destiny than you may realize.

So often we think of destiny as something that's mapped out for us, that we have no say in. We make comments like "it just wasn't meant to be" when something doesn't work out how we wanted.

But the truth is, while there are certainly things that are out of our control, we have a lot more influence over the course of our lives than we give ourselves credit for.

As the saying goes, "We make our lives by the choices we make."

When we think of destiny, we tend to think of it as a force outside of us that determines the course of our lives. But what if instead, we viewed destiny as the accumulation of our everyday choices and actions? With this perspective, we're putting ourselves back in the driver's seat.

We all have dreams for our lives - things we'd like to accomplish, contributions we'd like to make, and qualities we'd like to embody. And while there will always be challenges and roadblocks, what matters most is how we respond to difficulties that arise.

Do we give up when the going gets tough? Or do we flex our grit and persist in pursuit of what's meaningful to us?

Here are 3 key ways you have more control over your destiny than you may think:

First, you decide how to respond to what life brings your way. It's impossible to control everything that happens to you. But you always have control over how you interpret and react to any situation.

With optimism, adaptability and determination, you can turn challenges into opportunities for growth.

Next, you choose who you surround yourself with. We are all heavily influenced by the company we keep.

Make sure your inner circle lifts you higher - people who inspire you and push you to step outside your comfort zone. Their energy and mindsets will rub off on you.

And lastly, you get to choose your focus every day. Where you place your attention has tremendous power.

You may not be able to control external circumstances, but you can control what you dwell on mentally. Keep your focus on your goals, values and vision.

So in summary, your destiny is not fixed. You get to shape it through your perspectives, your effort, the people you let in your life, and most importantly - the small daily choices that ultimately make up your days, months and years.

With intention and consistency, you can build a life that closely aligns with your authentic desires.

It takes self-awareness, courage and the willingness to take charge.

Of course, there are still going to be surprises and curveballs. You can't control everything. But viewing life through this lens of being the author of your destiny is so empowering.

You are writing your story. This is your book. Don't toss your pen aside and miss out on all you can create.

On today's episode, we'll learn ways to take a more active role in shaping your destiny. How to tune out limiting beliefs about fate or destiny being fixed.

Get ideas to help you view life as this canvas you get to paint on, not one that's already been filled in for you. When you grab hold of that power, you can accomplish amazing things.

Creating the destiny you desire takes bold vision, unwavering self-belief, and the willingness to take purposeful action each day. It's not always easy, but it's deeply fulfilling and will make you unstoppable.

Let's explore this together today. Your destiny is waiting for you to grab hold of it - let's get started!

Speakers: Walter Bond, Coach Pain, William Hollis, Eric Thomas, Eddie Gordon, Les Brown, Billy Alsbrooks and more amazing Souls!