557 | Improve How You Think For The New Year - Part 1

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:Cultivating a positive mindset for the new year. 0:10Chris Liccardo discusses the importance of having a positive mindset in the new year despite personal struggles.Chris LoCurto encourages listeners to recognize the impact of negative self-talk on their daily lives and relationships.He invites listeners to examine their current mindset and thinking patterns to identify areas for improvement.Negative self-talk and limiting beliefs. 4:02Chris LoCurto encourages listeners to recognize and challenge their limiting beliefs, which can lead to negative thought patterns and hinder personal growth.He emphasizes the importance of taking control of one's mindset and focusing on positive thoughts to achieve success and fulfillment.Chris LoCurto believes that self-worth and self-respect are more important than self-esteem, which he sees as a false reality created to make people feel good about themselves despite their bad choices.He argues that recognizing and addressing the consequences of one's actions is essential for personal growth and change, rather than simply convincing oneself that everything is okay.Cultivating a positive mindset through gratitude and affirmations. 9:56Chris LoCurto expresses frustration with job search, acknowledges negative thought patterns, and seeks to adopt a more positive mindset.Chris recognizes the need to be realistic about job qualifications and budgeting, and is willing to make changes to achieve his goals.Gratitude is key to a positive mindset, as it helps shift focus from self-centeredness to solution-oriented thinking.Gratitude and comparison in life. 14:07Chris LoCurto expresses gratitude for God's blessings, including provision, beauty, and time with loved ones.He encourages listeners to be thankful for their roof over their head and recognize how better off they are than many in the world.Chris LoCurto encourages listeners to stop comparing themselves to others and focus on being the best version of themselves.Recognizing God's blessings and forgiving others. 18:40God uses difficult situations to grow us, so be grateful for them.Chris LoCurto shares how he learned to pray for those who are sinning against him in the moment, rather than dwelling on past forgiveness.He realized that forgiving others is essential to asking God to forgive him of his own sins.Finding gratitude in difficult situations. 23:54Chris LoCurto seeks understanding and gratitude in the midst of difficult situation.David expresses gratitude to God despite being pursued by a large army, highlighting the importance of gratitude in maintaining a positive mindset.David starts small by thanking God for simple things like birds chirping and the roof over his head, demonstrating the power of starting small in practicing gratitude.Prayer and self-reflection. <a...