Set Your Mind To It (Over the Garden Wall Remix)
It was Benjamin Franklin who first said, “You can do anything you set your mind to”. Now over 200 years later breakthroughs in brain science are proving just how spot on Benjamin Franklin was. This week we dig into how important and powerful our mindset is in our abilities to grow and be successful in all areas of life.
Quote of the week by: Harry S. Truman
“In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves; self-discipline with all of them came first”. – Harry S. Truman
Podcast of the week: The Brian Buffini Show
This week’s Podcast is from The Brian Buffini Show. In this episode Brian discusses how in the world today, we’re drowning in information, but starving for wisdom. He goes on to talk about how the tools we use in our daily lives continue to change with advances in technology, the principles of success remain the same. Brian introduces us to “The Strangest Secret” by Earl Nightingale. Earl explains how your thoughts determine your success, particularly if paired with a goal. I this podcast you’ll learn why only a small percent of people succeed, ways to overcome the plateau of security and how to put what you’ve learned into action. By the end of the episode, you’ll be ready to harness your thoughts and change them for good. Link - Earl Nightingale - Strangest Secret #61
For those who haven’t heard of Earl Nightingale he was an American motivational speaker, author, and known as the "Dean of Personal Development." Nightingales “Strangest Secret” writing is considered to be one of the great motivational books of all time.
Magazine article: Managing Oneself by P.F. Drucker
This week’s article comes from Harvard Business Review and is written by Peter Drucker who is considered to be one of the most influential leadership minds of the twentieth century. Drucker discusses how we live in an age of unprecedented opportunity and if you’ve got ambition, drive, and smarts, you can rise to the top of your chosen profession—regardless of where you started out. But with opportunity comes responsibility. Drucker explains the importance and need of cultivating a deep understanding of yourself. What are your most valuable strengths and most dangerous weaknesses? Equally important, how do you learn and work with others? What are your most deeply held values? And in what type of work environment can you make the greatest contribution? Drucker’s implication is clear: Only when you operate from a combination of your strengths and self-knowledge can you achieve true and lasting excellence.
HBR - Managing Oneself by P. Drucker
TedTalks: #1 Jim Cathcart and #2 Dr. Lara Boyd
This week we have two TedTalks, the first by Jim Cathcart discusses the mindset of self-improvement. The second TedTalk by Dr. Lara Boyd discusses her scientific finding on how your thoughts and actions can physical change your brain.
1) This week’s TedTalk video is by well-known motivational speaker and leading business consultant Jim Cathcart. Jim tells us his story of hearing Earl Nightingale on the radio one day in 1972 while working as a government clerk in the Housing Authority which inspired him to change his life and helped author his belief in his potential. Jim became determined to learn psychology and master the process of self-improvement. Jim also discovered how to help others believe in themselves, too. Link - Jim Cathcart How to believe in yourself TedTalk
2) In this TedTalk Dr. Lara Boyd describes how neuroplasticity gives you the power to shape the brain you want. Our knowledge of the brain is evolving at a breathtaking pace, and Dr. Lara Boyd is positioned at the cutting edge of these discoveries. By learning new concepts, taking advantage of opportunities, and participating in new activities, you are physically changing who you are, and opening up a world of endless possibility. Link - Dr. Lara Boyd After watching this, your brain will not be the same
