Would a farmer plant seed in his field if he did not believe the crops would grow? We think the answer is no, and this example illuminates the importance of crafting belief before you begin any undertaking. In fact, if you don't believe, like the farmer, you probably won't even start! By the way, we found so much to get into discussing personal empowerment that we decided to make this one a two-parter. So, watch for part two next week! If you don't have time to listen to the show, we'd still like you to do something to feel more empowered right now: Remember three times in the past that you overcame an obstacle to find success. Write down those experiences, what you did, and why what you did worked! (Quick warning: Luke has some microphone problems in this episode and cuts out a few times. However, we think it does not affect the quality of the show enough to cancel this one.) In this episode, you'll learn.... How to remember past successes to build hope Why perfectionism leads to hopelessness Why hurtful memories keep haunting us (and what to do to deal with them) How to become empowered by talking to yourself as if you were your best friend Why you need to be intentional about friends and colleagues What is fatalism, and why is it so damaging? Where you should put your time and energy How motivation can come in different forms (terrible future vs. bright future) How to take pride in how much you've already overcome! FREE Overcome ADHD Overwhelm On-Demand Training: https://www.theriosystem.com/training FREE PDF [10 Commandments of ADHD Organization]: https://www.theriosystem.com/commandments Website: https://www.theriosystem.com/ Disclaimer: The Rio System podcast and all content from Luke and Jill is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.