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What has your need to be right cost you?
Have you ever found yourself in a disagreement where you became so determined to prove your point that you stopped listening to what the other person was saying?
I know I have.
And looking back, I often wonder what I actually gained from being right.
Over the years, I have learned that one of the greatest obstacles to personal growth is our need to defend what we already believe.
Think about it.
We enter conversations carrying years of experiences, beliefs, and opinions. And when someone challenges those beliefs, our first reaction is often to defend them rather than question them.
But what if the other person knows something we don't? What if their experiences have given them a perspective we have never considered?
How would we ever discover that if we are too busy defending ourselves?
I have come to understand that being right and being willing to learn are two very different things.
Being right can satisfy our ego. But being willing to question ourselves expands our awareness.
And sometimes the price of proving ourselves right is far greater than we realize. We lose meaningful conversations, damage relationships, create unnecessary conflict, and miss opportunities to grow.
Today, I challenge you to approach your next disagreement differently.
Instead of immediately defending your position, become curious. Ask questions. Listen to understand. Consider the possibility that there might be something valuable in a perspective different from your own.
You don't have to abandon your beliefs to appreciate someone else's.
Because the goal in life should never be to win every disagreement.
It should be to continue becoming a wiser, more compassionate, and more understanding version of yourself.
If this message spoke to you or something within it resonated, I invite you to check out my other ideas in my books sold on Amazon. They have already helped thousands worldwide.
– Coach Mike
EDIT Your GOALS
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Day
Internal
Thoughts
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#being #right #argument #learn #change
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Eliezer Fernandez
Have you ever found yourself in a disagreement where you became so determined to prove your point that you stopped listening to what the other person was saying?
I know I have.
And looking back, I often wonder what I actually gained from being right.
Over the years, I have learned that one of the greatest obstacles to personal growth is our need to defend what we already believe.
Think about it.
We enter conversations carrying years of experiences, beliefs, and opinions. And when someone challenges those beliefs, our first reaction is often to defend them rather than question them.
But what if the other person knows something we don't? What if their experiences have given them a perspective we have never considered?
How would we ever discover that if we are too busy defending ourselves?
I have come to understand that being right and being willing to learn are two very different things.
Being right can satisfy our ego. But being willing to question ourselves expands our awareness.
And sometimes the price of proving ourselves right is far greater than we realize. We lose meaningful conversations, damage relationships, create unnecessary conflict, and miss opportunities to grow.
Today, I challenge you to approach your next disagreement differently.
Instead of immediately defending your position, become curious. Ask questions. Listen to understand. Consider the possibility that there might be something valuable in a perspective different from your own.
You don't have to abandon your beliefs to appreciate someone else's.
Because the goal in life should never be to win every disagreement.
It should be to continue becoming a wiser, more compassionate, and more understanding version of yourself.
If this message spoke to you or something within it resonated, I invite you to check out my other ideas in my books sold on Amazon. They have already helped thousands worldwide.
– Coach Mike
EDIT Your GOALS
Every
Day
Internal
Thoughts
Guarantee
Our
Absolute
Life
Situations
#being #right #argument #learn #change
Background Photo Credit:
Eliezer Fernandez
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Do you love yourself enough to stay committed?
People often ask me how I stay so disciplined. How can I write a daily blog for over ten years without missing a day, coach clients around the world, write books, research investments, walk 15 to 20 miles a week, and push myself through strength training four or five times a week?
My answer is usually pretty simple. I don’t see it as discipline as much as I see it as passion, purpose, and respect for myself.
But when I think about it, that really is discipline.
Discipline is one of the greatest forms of self love.
Years ago, I realized that if I wanted to become the person I envisioned, I had to start treating myself like someone worth investing in. Not just when I felt motivated, but especially when I didn’t.
That meant making choices today that would benefit me tomorrow. Understanding that what I do frequently becomes my frequency.
But I also learned something equally important. Discipline isn’t about pushing yourself until you have nothing left. It’s knowing when to rest, recover, and replenish your energy so you can continue growing.
You see, your body, mind, and energy are your greatest resources. Without taking care of yourself, how can you possibly give your best to those you love and serve?
Self love isn’t selfish. It’s a responsibility.
So today, make one commitment to yourself. Something that supports your health, your growth, or your purpose. Then honor that commitment consistently.
Because becoming your True Self isn’t about doing everything.
It’s about loving yourself enough to consistently do what matters.
If this message spoke to you or something within it resonated, I invite you to check out my other ideas in my books sold on Amazon. They have already helped thousands worldwide.
– Coach Mike
EDIT Your GOALS
Every
Day
Internal
Thoughts
Guarantee
Our
Absolute
Life
Situations
#discipline #choices #respect #become #being
Background Photo Credit:
Ola Dybul
People often ask me how I stay so disciplined. How can I write a daily blog for over ten years without missing a day, coach clients around the world, write books, research investments, walk 15 to 20 miles a week, and push myself through strength training four or five times a week?
My answer is usually pretty simple. I don’t see it as discipline as much as I see it as passion, purpose, and respect for myself.
But when I think about it, that really is discipline.
Discipline is one of the greatest forms of self love.
Years ago, I realized that if I wanted to become the person I envisioned, I had to start treating myself like someone worth investing in. Not just when I felt motivated, but especially when I didn’t.
That meant making choices today that would benefit me tomorrow. Understanding that what I do frequently becomes my frequency.
But I also learned something equally important. Discipline isn’t about pushing yourself until you have nothing left. It’s knowing when to rest, recover, and replenish your energy so you can continue growing.
You see, your body, mind, and energy are your greatest resources. Without taking care of yourself, how can you possibly give your best to those you love and serve?
Self love isn’t selfish. It’s a responsibility.
So today, make one commitment to yourself. Something that supports your health, your growth, or your purpose. Then honor that commitment consistently.
Because becoming your True Self isn’t about doing everything.
It’s about loving yourself enough to consistently do what matters.
If this message spoke to you or something within it resonated, I invite you to check out my other ideas in my books sold on Amazon. They have already helped thousands worldwide.
– Coach Mike
EDIT Your GOALS
Every
Day
Internal
Thoughts
Guarantee
Our
Absolute
Life
Situations
#discipline #choices #respect #become #being
Background Photo Credit:
Ola Dybul
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What if your example was enough?
One of the greatest lessons I ever learned was to stop trying to convince people. I used to believe that if I explained myself better, argued harder, or found the perfect words, people would change their minds. They rarely did. Real change comes through personal experience, not persuasion.
The moment I understood that, I stopped trying to control what was never mine to control. My responsibility is to share my perspective with honesty, integrity, and compassion. What someone chooses to do with it is their responsibility, not mine.
For years I lived frustrated because I confused influence with control. I wanted people to see life the way I did. The more I pushed, the more resistance I created. The moment I let go of the expectation of changing others, I found freedom.
Influence is not about forcing people to agree with you. It is about becoming an example worth paying attention to. Your actions will always speak louder than your arguments. Live your values. Stay committed to your own growth. Let your peace, discipline, and character become the evidence of what you believe.
You do not need approval to validate your truth. Share your ideas. Plant the seed. Then release the outcome. Some seeds grow today. Others may grow years from now. Some may never grow at all. That is not your burden to carry.
Stop trying to change people. Focus on becoming the person who naturally inspires change. That is where your true power has always been.
If this message spoke to you or something within it resonated, I invite you to check out my other ideas in my books sold on Amazon. They have already helped thousands worldwide.
– Coach Mike
EDIT Your GOALS
Every
Day
Internal
Thoughts
Guarantee
Our
Absolute
Life
Situations
#stop #convincing #start #being #example
Background Photo Credit:
Martin Sanchez
One of the greatest lessons I ever learned was to stop trying to convince people. I used to believe that if I explained myself better, argued harder, or found the perfect words, people would change their minds. They rarely did. Real change comes through personal experience, not persuasion.
The moment I understood that, I stopped trying to control what was never mine to control. My responsibility is to share my perspective with honesty, integrity, and compassion. What someone chooses to do with it is their responsibility, not mine.
For years I lived frustrated because I confused influence with control. I wanted people to see life the way I did. The more I pushed, the more resistance I created. The moment I let go of the expectation of changing others, I found freedom.
Influence is not about forcing people to agree with you. It is about becoming an example worth paying attention to. Your actions will always speak louder than your arguments. Live your values. Stay committed to your own growth. Let your peace, discipline, and character become the evidence of what you believe.
You do not need approval to validate your truth. Share your ideas. Plant the seed. Then release the outcome. Some seeds grow today. Others may grow years from now. Some may never grow at all. That is not your burden to carry.
Stop trying to change people. Focus on becoming the person who naturally inspires change. That is where your true power has always been.
If this message spoke to you or something within it resonated, I invite you to check out my other ideas in my books sold on Amazon. They have already helped thousands worldwide.
– Coach Mike
EDIT Your GOALS
Every
Day
Internal
Thoughts
Guarantee
Our
Absolute
Life
Situations
#stop #convincing #start #being #example
Background Photo Credit:
Martin Sanchez
