Between stimulus and response, there is this space.

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space.In that space is our power to choose our response.In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

– Anonymous

In this episode, I dive deeper into one of our favorite quotes:

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space.In that space is our power to choose our response.And in our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

While trying to clarify the true source of this powerful quote, I delve into its meaning. I debunk previous attributions to Viktor Frankl and uncover the real popularizer, Stephen R Covey. (Please check the resource section for a fascinating article from quoteinvestigator.com if you want to dig deeper.)More importantly, I explore the transformational power of this quote and its significance for our personal development. I also speak about how it relates to my PIE method – Pause, Increase Self-Awareness, and Experimentation.

Join me, and let’s embrace the power of choice and the conditions that need to be created to be able to exercise that power!

Let's dive in!

This week on The Mindset Zone:

* Initial attribution to Viktor Frankl

* Lack of concrete origin for the quote

* Reference to the quote investigator.com

* Stephen R Covey's various versions of the quote

* The transformational potential of the quote

* Exploration of the gap between stimulus and response

* Development of mental fitness muscles

* Introduction of the PIE method

* Emphasis on the importance of pressing the pause button

* The three types of pauses: macro, scheduled, and micro pauses

Meet the Host:

Ana Melikian, Ph.D., advises leaders on how to amplify impact while avoiding burnout. She is passionate about teaching others how to unlock their human potential using simple and powerful approaches such as her P.I.E. method.