Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen

S2E38 - What Are You Looking For?


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Today’s episode of the Open Your Eyes podcast is all about the journey towards finding purpose in life and the power of perspective in shaping our experiences. To begin, Mckay introduces the story of Eugene, a man who had a script for his life with careers in the police force, Air Force, and as a professional pilot, but was left wondering what he was looking for after a plane crash left him unable to fly. From there, our host delves into the theme of examining our views and perspectives in order to make good choices that lead us towards finding our purpose. 

McKay also discusses the importance of taking bold steps and going outside of our comfort zones in order to find our purpose, using the story of William Shatner as an example. Additionally, he explores the idea that we often have the skills and abilities we need to succeed, and that changing our perspective can help us reach our goals. Our host goes on to use his own experience, and the story of a business owner with whom he worked, to illustrate these themes and encourage us all to think about our own journey towards finding purpose and achieving success.

The Finer Details of This Episode:

  • Shaping your own story 
  • Making good choices
  • Knowing what you’re looking for
  • Examining your views and perspectives
  • Being open to new opportunities and experiences
  • Thinking about what you are looking for in life
  • Taking steps towards finding your purpose


Quotes:


"I believe there are new and wonderful things waiting for you and me this year."

"Ultimately, we get to choose how our story will be written."

"I think this happens to us now and then... we come to realize, ‘I don't really know what I'm looking for.’"

"Sometimes you need to boldly go where you otherwise wouldn't to really find what you're looking for - to find you."

"To discover something more valuable... do something unexpected."

"Hesitate less. Go to that event. Make the phone call. Extend yourself and swallow your pride."

"The rewards are so great because so few ever succeed. Too many succumb to despair and fail along the way without realizing they already possess all the talent necessary to reach success."

"Everything was waiting for her to switch her belief window to, ‘I am prepared, I am ready for just a moment as this, and I can seize today and act with urgency.’"

"We can't let our past dictate our present or our future."

"We must be willing to let go of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us."



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