{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Controll II","description":"\u201cThe ultimate guru is you." It\u2019s almost inevitable that we\u2019re revisiting the topic of Control, which we first pondered in 2019 and are now circling back to discuss. (Listen to our earlier thoughts on Control.) This MBM was sparked during a plane ride, where MG was listening to a podcast from a \u201cguru\u201d talking about control. He theorized that for our entire lives, we've deceived ourselves into the idea of controlling things. His point: We control NOTHING. Our problem\/challenge with this idea is that it\u2019s dichotomous thinking. While we\u2019re not in control of millions of things, including the environment and other people, we ARE in control of our thoughts and much of our behavior. It\u2019s not an either\/or situation: We\u2019re not in control, and we are in control. It\u2019s important to accept what we\u2019re NOT in control of, and then take responsibility for what we can control. If we do as the "guru" advised and let go of all control, we\u2019re abdicating our personal responsibility to direct our lives. (Another reason why YOU are your own best guru.) Listen in for more on how setting goals is NOT optional, recognizing what we\u2019re in control of, and accepting what we\u2019re NOT in control of, so we can continue forward, adapting to change, and pursuing our dreams and ideals no matter what obstacles appear in our path. Enjoy the episode! How are you going to improve your results in 2021? NOW ON-DEMAND! Visit: https:\/\/thehabitfactor.com\/challenge *** New listeners: By texting the word "HABITS" to the mobile phone number "33444" you will instantly receive your "hack"\/habit tracker\/habit development template, or you can download it here: thehabitfactor.com\/templates. Feel free to share the episode and leave a review on iTunes!  Recommended in this episode-->> Grab your FREE copy of As a Man Thinketh (PDF) right here: As a Man Thinketh ***** Subscribe iTunes here! Subscribe: Android | RSS ***** TOOLS\/BOOKS WE RECOMMEND: Bucket List PRO (iOS app) iTunes Grab your FREE copy of As a Man Thinketh (PDF) right here: As a Man Thinketh The 3 C's of SucCcess (Mitch W. Steel) The Psychology of Achievement (Brian Tracy) The Power of Positive Thinking (Norman Vincent Peale) The Magic of Thinking BIG! (David Schwartz) Think & Grow Rich (Napoleon Hill) The Success Principles (Jack Canfield) Getting Things Done! (Allen's Great Book!) TRELLO! **HABIT FACTOR RESOURCES!!** The New HabitXP Planner! (FREE! The Habit Factor's Tracking Template) The Habit Factor\u00ae (website: BLOG, tips, tools, and other resources) The Habit Factor\u00ae Book (Amazon Kindle) The Pressure Paradox\u00ae Book (Amazon Kindle) The Habit Factor app (iOS, Android) The Pressure Paradox\u2122 **WEBINARS** Get Unstuck Course  Habit Mastery: (FREE) Learn the process to Master Habit, Enhance Discipline and Strengthen Willpower: The 28 Day Breakthrough! << Free Webinar: (Mini-Course) Why Happiness is a Habit and how to cultivate it! Free Webinar: (Mini-Course) Focus & Discipline --------- Thank YOU for checking out this episode and we're always grateful when you SHARE our episodes w\/ your friends and family and help us by writing a review ; ) ---------- ","author_name":"Habits 2 Goals: The Habit Factor\u00ae Podcast with Martin Grunburg","author_url":"https:\/\/habits2goals.substack.com","html":"