The power of one word and how it can change your life is the overriding theme of today's episode. As McKay asserts, we can all get stuck in negative thought patterns in our lives, but by finding one word or thing upon which to focus, we can change our perspective and move forward. Throughout the episode, he recounts several examples of how this practice has helped individuals improve their lives.

The stories of Steve Young, Michaela Schifrin, Bob Mankoff, and an infirm man at Bethesda all  combine to demonstrate how committing to a single word or phrase can provide direction, focus, and motivation during challenging times. As you will hear today, whether it’s thriving in your role, overcoming self-doubt and anxiety, implementing the power of persistence and self-discovery, or rising above excuses and taking action towards your goals, finding your one word can truly make a formidable difference in your life.

Episode Highlights:

• The practice of focusing on one word or one thing
• How it can ignite an amazing sense of purpose and energy
• What you should do with your one word
• Assimilating your resolution to become a part of you
• Some stories that illustrate the power of focusing on one word or thing
• Having a sense of direction, focus, and motivation during challenging times
• Persisting and learning from our failures
• Holding onto excuses and remaining stuck
• Accepting help and making changes

Quotes:

"It's easy in life to get a bit off track."

"The practice of focusing on one word or one thing isn't new. But new or not, it has power to bring a fresh sense of feeling and purpose to your life."

"Whatever it is, you can see how a word can change your life."

"What one thing could you do that by doing it well, everything else would be easier or unnecessary?"

"But when you find your one thing, your one word or two words... it has a magnetic-like pull to help you get your mind straight and your spirit lit to who you can be."

"The point is this: it was the one word 'funny' and the realization that he was truly funny that turned Bob to do what was necessary to learn, to discover, and to grow and become one of the greatest cartoonists of our day."

"We're all a bit infirm and need God's and each other's help to step away from our excuses."

"Your best days are not behind you, but in front of you, if you can lock onto what you need to learn in this season of your life."

"Use these next few days and weeks to find your one word that can help you rise."

Links:

https://www.mckaychristensen.org/