S3E13 - Never Give Up
07/17/23 • 30 min
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In this week’s installment of the Open Your Eyes podcast, Mckay introduces the "Never Give Up" mindset as he uncovers the depths of human strength and emphasizes the significance of staying committed to the game of life even amidst immense challenges. Throughout the episode, he shares captivating stories that will ignite in listeners a sense of determination and resilience, encouraging us all to embrace our own untapped potential.
Tales such as those of Jonathan Irons and Maya Moore, as recounted by our host here today, serve as powerful reminders that we possess the strength to overcome any adversity that comes our way. The role of mindset in navigating hurdles is thoroughly explored, as is the recognition of divine inspiration and creative spirit within ourselves. Tune in now to discover the profound impact of perseverance, the limitless possibilities that lie ahead when we choose to embrace resilience, and the rewards that await everyone who commits to never giving up.
Episode Highlights:
- Jonathan Irons' remarkable story of fighting for justice and the power of perseverance
- Maya Moore's courageous decision to advocate for Irons, taking a break from her WNBA caree
- Overcoming self-doubt and resisting the temptation to quit during challenging times
- Recognizing the divine inspiration and creative spirit within ourselve
- Finding joy and fulfillment through pursuing passions and making a positive impac
- Unveiling breakthroughs that often occur when we push past the point of wanting to give up
- Embracing change and taking calculated risks for personal and professional growth
- Settling internal disputes, facing challenges with courage, and understanding the effort required for greatness
Quotes:
"If you keep going, if you don't give up, you will find a way."
"Sometimes we get stretched to our limit to see what our limit really might be."
"The rewards are waiting for those who never give up."
"We were made to create, to build, to contribute."
"True joy is found when we embrace the spirit of perseverance and face life's challenges head-on."
"If we're going to do anything great for God and never give up on our dreams, we have to take chances."
"Settle the dispute inside you. Face your weaknesses, embrace your fears, and step up."
"Today will be hard. Tomorrow will be worse. But the day after, you will find your drive. Don't give up because it gets hard."
"We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France, on the seas, in the air. We shall never surrender."
"Burn the ships named Comfort, Familiar, Bad Habit, Regret, and Guilt. Firm up your resolve to see things through."
"The inspired path has hard climbs, but it's full of rich learning and growth. Don't ever quit."
"On the other side of never giving up, you will find the new you that you've been seeking."
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In this week’s installment of the Open Your Eyes podcast, Mckay introduces the "Never Give Up" mindset as he uncovers the depths of human strength and emphasizes the significance of staying committed to the game of life even amidst immense challenges. Throughout the episode, he shares captivating stories that will ignite in listeners a sense of determination and resilience, encouraging us all to embrace our own untapped potential.
Tales such as those of Jonathan Irons and Maya Moore, as recounted by our host here today, serve as powerful reminders that we possess the strength to overcome any adversity that comes our way. The role of mindset in navigating hurdles is thoroughly explored, as is the recognition of divine inspiration and creative spirit within ourselves. Tune in now to discover the profound impact of perseverance, the limitless possibilities that lie ahead when we choose to embrace resilience, and the rewards that await everyone who commits to never giving up.
Episode Highlights:
- Jonathan Irons' remarkable story of fighting for justice and the power of perseverance
- Maya Moore's courageous decision to advocate for Irons, taking a break from her WNBA caree
- Overcoming self-doubt and resisting the temptation to quit during challenging times
- Recognizing the divine inspiration and creative spirit within ourselve
- Finding joy and fulfillment through pursuing passions and making a positive impac
- Unveiling breakthroughs that often occur when we push past the point of wanting to give up
- Embracing change and taking calculated risks for personal and professional growth
- Settling internal disputes, facing challenges with courage, and understanding the effort required for greatness
Quotes:
"If you keep going, if you don't give up, you will find a way."
"Sometimes we get stretched to our limit to see what our limit really might be."
"The rewards are waiting for those who never give up."
"We were made to create, to build, to contribute."
"True joy is found when we embrace the spirit of perseverance and face life's challenges head-on."
"If we're going to do anything great for God and never give up on our dreams, we have to take chances."
"Settle the dispute inside you. Face your weaknesses, embrace your fears, and step up."
"Today will be hard. Tomorrow will be worse. But the day after, you will find your drive. Don't give up because it gets hard."
"We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France, on the seas, in the air. We shall never surrender."
"Burn the ships named Comfort, Familiar, Bad Habit, Regret, and Guilt. Firm up your resolve to see things through."
"The inspired path has hard climbs, but it's full of rich learning and growth. Don't ever quit."
"On the other side of never giving up, you will find the new you that you've been seeking."
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Previous Episode
S3E12 - Trust The Process
This week, McKay highlights the crucial role of well-defined processes in achieving excellence and making impactful decisions. From the tragic helicopter crash involving Kobe Bryant to the remarkable success story of Vince Lombardi and the Green Bay Packers, our host explores the ways in which embracing effective processes can bring clarity, consistency, and success to every aspect of our lives.
Mckay demonstrates that, by understanding the significance of processes and implementing them in our personal and professional endeavors, we can navigate uncertainty, optimize decision-making, and make consistent progress towards our goals. He also shares his insightful perspectives on the impact of pressure and urgency on decision-making, the importance of patience and trust in the process, and the consequences of disregarding or bypassing them. Be sure to accept McKay’s invitation today to embrace the power of processes, and act upon his practical guidance on identifying processes, creating process maps, and fostering accountability.
Episode Highlights:
- The impact of pressure and urgency on decision-making
- The power of processes in achieving consistent excellence
- The role of processes in aviation and their influence on safety
- Consequences of ignoring or bypassing processes
- Importance of clear decision-making in adverse conditions
- Identifying processes to improve outcomes in personal and professional life
- Creating process maps to optimize flow and timing of tasks
- The significance of accountability and collaboration in executing processes
- Marty Fish's inspiring journey and the transformative power of well-designed processes
Quotes:
"Process does the heavy lifting for you. If your life feels like every day, you're making and remaking decisions... If you feel like you lack willpower or can't get things to align the way you should, then it's likely that you need a process."
"We, like Marty, have the talent to be great. But we don't give ourselves to the process or find a process or are patient with the process to become who and what we can become."
"Remember, be patient with the process. Let the process work in and on you... You will stress less, make fewer decisions because the process does that for you. And you will likely rise to be better before you know it."
"You need a solid step-by-step method to create consistent results."
"If you don't create repeatable business processes, you'll get different outcomes every time."
"Processes help us navigate through uncertain and cloudy times of our lives."
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S3E14 - Without A Doubt
This week, McKay focuses on the theme of doubt and the profound impact it can have upon our self-view and decision-making. Drawing upon a variety of anecdotes and impeccable resources, he emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in recognizing and challenging doubt in order to prevent it from hindering progress, draining our energy, and creating a sense of unease in our lives .
Throughout the episode, our host explores the influence of our social circles on our levels of faith or doubt, and guides listeners towards removing doubt and nurturing faith in all aspects of life. He also highlights the power of being present, showing up, and living beyond ourselves to eliminate doubt, and goes on to shed light on the transformative role of leaders in building faith within their teams. Moreover, he reveals the impact of environment, language, and action on our faith, empowering listeners to triumph over doubt and embrace a life of purpose and confidence. Join McKay here today and learn how to transcend doubt and step into a world of unlimited potential where faith becomes your guiding light.
Episode Highlights:
- The role of doubt in shaping our self-view and decision-making
- Doubt’s influence on our expression, judgment, motivation, and risk-taking
- Strategies to recognize and challenge doubt in our lives
- The impact of our social circles on our faith or doubt.
- Embracing occasional doubt as natural while avoiding a permanent state of doubt
- Exploring the story of ‘Doubting’ Thomas and the concept of belief without seeing
- Contemplating contrasting beliefs and doubts surrounding the afterlife
- The power of presence and showing up to eliminate doubt
Quotes:
"Doubt is a state of uncertainty or lack of conviction about something in which you question, hesitate, or are skeptical about what you hear or about what you or others are doing."
"Doubt often comes about when we've tried before without success or we are reentering new territory without a familiar path to walk."
"How can you blame Thomas for doubting? It is an incredible thing to suppose that a person could rise from the dead, even if his friends said they saw Christ."
"Many of us doubt what others do not doubt. Some people believe that they will live after death, just like Jesus did. But others doubt if this is real."
"Being willing to go and do removes doubt in our life. We get to see and feel with our own eyes the more we show up."
"Affirmations widen our span of attention. They deepen our strength or resolve."
"Before you doubt anything, doubt your doubts."
"Sometimes we have to place faith in, and not doubt, the words that parents, leaders, and God speak to us."
"Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will."
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