Teen Catalyst

Today we're talking about key #3 to a resilient and impactful life: Quality Relationships. Relationships affect every aspect of life. Everything we do involves relationships in one way or another.

If you can shift your mindset around relationships from an obligation to a mindset of curiosity about other people and what motivates them, people will like you more and will be drawn to you like a magnet.

Continuing my miniseries on the 5 keys to an impactful life, today I want to focus on key #2: Focusing on What Matters.

Focus goes hand-in-hand with key #1: Input. If you're focused on the right things, you'll take in the right things. You have to be aware, and put your focus in the right place.

Draw a picture of a venn diagram (three circles slightly overlapping each other, creating small overlapping areas with an area in the middle where all three circles overlap. These three circles represent your circle of concern, your circle of influence, and your circle of control.

Now I want you to write down a few things that you're concerned about. Create another list of the things that you have some influence over. Then write another list of the things that you can control. Some of these things might overlap.

Where you need to be placing your focus is on your circle of control. If some of those things overlap with the other circles, then those are the areas where you are likely to have a greater impact. Focus on those things, and you will be much happier for it.

In episode 115, I talked about the 5 keys of an impactful life. Those 5 keys included:

1. Controlling your inputs
2. Focusing on what matters
3. Interpersonal relationships
4. Personal finances
5. Fulfilling work

If you have those 5 keys downpat, you have everything you need to create an amazing life. Today, I will be diving a little deeper into key #1, controlling your inputs.

What both of these men are trying to say is what goes into your mind (the things you focus on and purposely think about) affect everything about your life, including the way you act.

A lot of people say you can 'think' yourself rich, but that only works if, as you think about those things, you begin to see and act on the opportunities that come your way. With the good actions come the good outcomes that you're hoping for. So, with better input comes better output.

Philippians 4:8 says, "Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things."

One of the most important trait that you can have in creating the life you want to live is discipline. Most of the time, when people think of discipline, they automatically think 'punishment'. That is not the kind of discipline we're talking about. The kind of discipline we're talking about today is 'beating yourself into submission', so to speak. It's making yourself give up the short-term pleasures in order to achieve a long-term goal.

Why is self-discipline so important? Practicing self-discipline is an integral part of every aspect of life, and is a major key to achieving your long-term goals. Self-discipline is not something that you just have; it is a skill that you have to constantly work at in order to see results.

Contrary to popular belief, self-discipline isn't just being hard on yourself or living a restrictive lifestyle. It is simply the act of self-control.

What do you need to do in order to develop self-discipline in your life? Is self-control something you already implement into your everyday life? What has helped you the most in your journey of self-discipline? I'd love to hear about your personal experience in implementing self-discipline in your life; the things that have helped, as well as the things that just didn't work for you.

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Today I want to talk about how to get more done in life, and learn how to know where to put your effort in.

Going big and trying more things is often the best way to create success. When you take enough chances, and create enough output, eventually you'll be sure to have at least one success under your belt. Now, that can be a secret to guaranteed success, but don't underestimate the power of working smart.

What it means to work smart is to be strategic in the way you approach a problem or ambition. It's aiming your approach in such a way that you can "shortcut" your way to success, and accomplish more with less effort.

This is where the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, comes in. The Pareto Principle states that, in everything you do, 20% of your effort brings 80% of your success.

Send me an email at [email protected]! I would love to hear what you are going to apply the 80/20 rule to, and what kind of results you are expecting to see.

Today I want to talk about something that so many teenagers struggle with: assertiveness. So many people struggle to learn how to be assertive without rubbing people the wrong way.

So, what is assertiveness? Assertiveness is an important skill for effective communication. It allows you to communicate your wants and needs in a healthy manner. So many people tend to interpret assertiveness as being hostile or even rude. There is a right way and a wrong way to being assertive, and one of the key factors is tactfulness.

A good way to practice this interpersonal skill is to assert your opinions in low stress situations. Go out and practice being more assertive in a non-agressive and non-confrontational manner.

People often ask me why I started the Teen Catalyst podcast, and my answer is that I want to help boys become men of IMPACT who want to change the world.

There are 5 key foundations to living an impactful life:

1. Control your inputs
2. Focus on what matters
3. Interpersonal relationships
4. Personal finances
5. Fulfilling work

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Sometimes all it takes to achieve what you want in life is the right mindset. Knowing what you want, and stopping at nothing to get it. Wes Woodhouse is someone who didn't let anything stand in the way of his childhood dream of becoming a fighter pilot.

Wes is a husband, father, marathon runner, and fighter pilot. He has been flying the F-15E Strike Eagle since 2016, and has nearly 500 combat hours. Currently serving as an instructor pilot in an operational test squadron, he works to bring the latest and greatest hardware and software to the F-15. For Wes, flying fighter jets is the fulfillment of his childhood dream, but that is not where his most important work gets done. He believes the battlefield of the coming decades is in the human domain, where human attention will be the most valued resource. Wes’ mission is to build up the next generation of leaders, armed to take on the dynamic challenges of the 21st Century. He runs the Vector Mastermind, a group of strong, committed men grounded in wise counsel and accountability, striving to live a life of purpose.

If you're interested in connecting with Wes, you can do so by going to his website, LinkedIn, or by dropping my an email. Links below:

• https://weswoodhouse.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/weswoodhouse/
• [email protected]

Show notes to come.

Everyone has a purpose in life and a unique talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and exultation of own spirit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals. ~ Kallam Anji Reddy

The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others. ~ Albert Schweitzer

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them. ~ Dalai Lama

Today I want to talk about how trust and confidence go hand in hand. No one is born with confidence; it's something they learn and develop as they grow up. If you take steps to develop your confidence, trusting yourself will become so much easier.

Fear is our biggest detractor from confidence, and when we give into those fears, we diminish our chances of developing confidence in ourselves. Confidence is about knowing the difference between a frivolous decision and a wise decision.

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