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Have you ever stopped to think about how much of your life is influenced by the conversations you're having with yourself?

Think about that for a moment. Every single day, you're thinking about something. Maybe you're thinking about what you want to accomplish, something you're worried about, or something that happened years ago. And sometimes those thoughts become so familiar that we don't even realize how much they're influencing the way we feel, the decisions we make, and what we believe is possible for ourselves.

Well, what if you could begin changing some of those conversations? What if you could start letting go of beliefs that have been holding you back and begin developing a completely different picture of yourself?

In this episode of The Growth Mindset Book Podcast, we're exploring one of my favorite books on the power of the mind, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy.

We'll talk about the relationship between the conscious and subconscious mind, how our beliefs can influence our behavior, and why the things we repeatedly tell ourselves can have such a powerful effect on the way we experience our lives.

We'll also explore the power of imagination, autosuggestion, faith, and something I particularly love: the importance of the thoughts we entertain before falling asleep. And I'll share some simple ways you can begin putting these ideas to work in your everyday life.

But there's something I especially want you to think about.

How many things have you convinced yourself you can't do, simply because you've been telling yourself that for years?

Maybe you've believed you're not confident enough, disciplined enough, talented enough, or capable of accomplishing something you'd really love to do. But what if those beliefs aren't necessarily true? What if they're simply ideas you've accepted about yourself that you're now ready to question?

I think you're really going to enjoy this conversation because it's about something we all have the opportunity to work on: the relationship we have with ourselves and the way we think about what's possible in our lives.

And when you're finished listening, I'd love for you to begin paying attention to one simple thing. What are you repeatedly telling yourself about who you are and what you're capable of?

Because you don't have to believe every thought that enters your mind. You don't have to keep telling yourself the same old story. And you certainly don't have to allow something that happened years ago to determine what you believe is possible for your future.

Sometimes the first step toward changing your life is changing the conversation you're having with yourself.

Remember, it's not how many books you read that matters. It's what you do with what you learn.

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Have you ever gotten really excited about making a change in your life, only to find yourself falling back into your old habits a few days or weeks later?

Maybe you wanted to start exercising, eat healthier, read more books, become more productive, or finally begin doing something you've been putting off for years. You had every intention of following through, but somehow life got in the way.

Sound familiar?

Well, what if making meaningful changes in your life didn't have to be so difficult? What if you didn't need to completely change everything you're doing, but instead began making a few small changes that could lead to some pretty incredible results over time?

In this episode of The Growth Mindset Book Podcast, we're exploring Atomic Habits by James Clear, one of my favorite approaches to understanding how the little things we do every day can shape the person we become.

We'll talk about why setting goals isn't always enough, how our daily habits influence our results, and why becoming the person you want to be may begin with something as simple as changing one little thing you do each day.

We'll also explore four practical principles that can make building better habits a whole lot easier, why relying on motivation alone often doesn't work, and how to stop being so hard on yourself when you occasionally fall off track.

And there's something I especially love about this book. You don't have to wait until you've accomplished something wonderful to begin seeing yourself differently. Every small action you take can help you become a little more like the person you want to be.

Think about that. What if one little habit you started tomorrow could make a meaningful difference in your life a year from now?

Maybe it's taking a short walk every morning, reading a few pages of a book, spending more time with your family, practicing gratitude, or finally following through on something you've been wanting to do.

It doesn't have to be complicated. And it certainly doesn't have to be perfect.

I think you're really going to enjoy this conversation because these are ideas you can begin using immediately. And when we're finished, I'd love for you to choose just one habit that could make your life a little better and begin putting it into practice.

Because you don't have to change your entire life overnight. Sometimes the biggest changes begin with the smallest things we do consistently.

Remember, it's not how many books you read that matters. It's what you do with what you learn.

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Have you ever found yourself acting a little differently around certain people because you wanted them to like you? Maybe you agreed with something you didn't really agree with, said yes when you wanted to say no, or pretended to be interested in something just to fit in.

I think we've all done that at one time or another. But have you ever stopped to think about how much time and energy we spend trying to be the person we think everybody else wants us to be?

In this episode of The Growth Mindset Book Podcast, we're talking about something I believe can completely change the way you experience your life. The incredible freedom that comes from simply being yourself.

We'll talk about why so many of us feel the need to impress people, why we're sometimes afraid to let others see who we really are, and how trying to make everybody happy can actually keep us from being happy ourselves.

We'll also explore something I think is especially important. You don't have to become somebody else to become more successful, more confident, or more fulfilled. You can learn, grow, develop new skills, and become the very best version of yourself without losing the qualities that make you who you are.

And I want you to think about this. What if you could walk into a room without worrying about what everybody thought of you? What if you could have a conversation without feeling like you needed to impress somebody? What if you could simply be yourself and be completely comfortable with that?

Wouldn't that be a wonderful way to live?

I think you're really going to enjoy this conversation because it's something almost all of us can relate to. And my hope is that when you're finished listening, you'll begin giving yourself a little more permission to be the person you really are.

Because you don't have to be everybody's cup of tea. You don't have to make everybody happy. And you certainly don't have to spend your life pretending to be somebody you're not.

Be kind. Be honest. Keep learning. Keep growing. But most importantly, be you.

The world doesn't need another copy of somebody else. It needs the very best version of you.

Remember, it's not how many books you read that matters. It's what you do with what you learn.

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Have you ever wondered how many people's lives you've influenced without even knowing it?

Think about that for a moment. Maybe you encouraged somebody years ago who was ready to give up. Maybe you said something kind to a stranger who was having a difficult day. Or maybe you simply believed in somebody at a time when they didn't believe in themselves.

What if that one little thing you did ended up changing their life? And what if they went on to make a difference in somebody else's life because of it?

In this episode of The Growth Mindset Book Podcast, I want to share something with you that I absolutely love. It's called The Ripple Effect, and it's the idea that even the smallest things we do for others can have an influence that reaches far beyond what we could ever imagine.

We'll talk about the incredible power of kindness, encouragement, and giving. Why the words we say to people can stay with them for a lifetime, how the example we set can influence future generations, and why you don't need to be wealthy, famous, or successful to make a meaningful difference in someone's life.

And I want you to think about something else. How many wonderful things have you thought about somebody but never actually told them? Maybe you appreciate them. Maybe you admire them. Maybe they've made a difference in your life, and they have absolutely no idea.

Well, why not tell them?

Because sometimes a simple phone call, a few encouraging words, or an unexpected act of kindness can mean more to somebody than we'll ever know.

And that's what I hope you'll take away from our conversation today. You don't have to change the entire world. Just look for an opportunity to make somebody's world a little better.

I think you're really going to enjoy this episode. And when you're finished listening, I'd love for you to think of just one person you could make a difference for today. Then do something about it.

Because you never know how far that one little act of kindness might travel.

One person. One thoughtful act. And ripples that could reach thousands of lives.

Remember, it's not how many books you read that matters. It's what you do with what you learn.

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What if I told you that three simple words could completely change the way you experience your life?

God. Gratitude. Giving.

These are what I call the Three G's, and I believe that when you truly understand them and begin practicing them every day, they can bring more peace, happiness, love, and abundance into your life.

In this episode of The Growth Mindset Book Podcast, I want to share something that's very close to my heart.

We'll talk about what it really means to trust that God always has your back. Not by sitting around waiting for things to happen, but by taking action on the things you can control, turning everything else over to God, quieting your mind, and paying attention to the ideas, people, and opportunities that may be guiding you toward something wonderful.

Then we'll explore gratitude, and I mean real gratitude. Not just writing down a few things you're thankful for, but genuinely appreciating and thanking God for the incredible gifts that are already part of your life. Because I believe gratitude is one of the fastest ways to change how you feel, and how you feel can change the way you experience everything around you.

And finally, we'll talk about one of my favorite principles: Whatever you want more of in your life, begin by giving it to somebody else. Want more love? Give love. Want more happiness? Make somebody else happy. Want more abundance? Look for ways to be generous and create value for others.

And here's what I really want you to think about.

What if you didn't have to wait until everything in your life was perfect to begin feeling peaceful, happy, grateful, and fulfilled? What if you could begin experiencing those feelings right now?

I think you're really going to enjoy this conversation. And more importantly, I hope it inspires you to make these three simple principles part of your everyday life.

Because you don't have to control everything to have faith. You don't have to have everything to be grateful. And you don't have to be wealthy to give.

God. Gratitude. Giving. Three simple words that I believe can change your life.

Remember, it's not how many books you read that matters. It's what you do with what you learn.

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Have you ever stopped to think about how much time you spend focusing on the things you don't want in your life?

You don't want financial problems. You don't want stress. You don't want to struggle. But here's a question I want you to think about. How much time are you actually spending thinking about what you DO want?

In this episode of The Growth Mindset Book Podcast, we're exploring Jack Canfield's wonderful guide, Activating the Law of Attraction, and three simple principles that can help you begin looking at your life differently: Ask, Believe, and Receive.

We'll talk about why getting clear on what you want is so important, how the beliefs you have about yourself can influence what you accomplish, and why taking action is such an important part of the process. We'll also explore something I'm especially passionate about: gratitude, and how appreciating what you already have can completely change the way you experience your life.

And here's what I really want you to take away from our conversation. You don't have to figure everything out today. You don't need to know exactly how you're going to accomplish every goal. But you can begin changing what you focus on, what you believe is possible, and what you do each day to move toward the life you want.

Because sometimes the biggest changes in our lives begin with something as simple as a different thought, a different expectation, and one small action.

I think you're really going to enjoy this one. And more importantly, I hope you'll take something from it and put it to work in your own life.

Remember, it's not how many books you read that matters. It's what you do with what you learn.

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Have you ever stopped to think about the conversations you're having with yourself every single day?

What if those conversations are influencing what you believe about yourself, what you think you're capable of, and ultimately, the results you're getting in your life?

In this episode of The Growth Mindset Book Podcast, we're exploring one of the most powerful chapters in Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich: Autosuggestion.

Now, don't let that word intimidate you. It's actually a very simple idea, and here's what's fascinating. You're already using it every single day, whether you realize it or not.

We'll talk about how the things you repeatedly tell yourself can influence your beliefs, why emotion and repetition are so important, and how you can begin deliberately changing the conversation you're having with yourself.

I'll share some simple, real-life examples and practical things you can start doing today to help you move from limiting beliefs toward the person you truly want to become.

Because here's what I want you to think about.

If you could listen to a recording of everything you've told yourself over the last 30 days, would you be encouraged by what you heard?

And if the answer is no, isn't it time to change the conversation?

Change the conversation you have with yourself, and you can begin changing your life.

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What if taking responsibility for your life had nothing to do with blame—and everything to do with getting your power back?

In this episode, Michael explores one of the most powerful ideas from Jack Canfield’s The Success Principles: taking 100% responsibility for your life. Using the simple formula E + R = O - Event + Response = Outcome, Michael explains why we may not be able to control everything that happens to us, but we can control what we do next.

You'll discover how blame, excuses, and complaining can quietly give your power away, why responsibility and self-blame are completely different, and the question that can change the way you respond to almost any situation:

“What can I do about it?”

Your circumstances may explain where you are. They don't have to decide where you go next.

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