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Jon Gordon
Elevate Your Mind, Unlock Your Power, Heal Your Soul
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Mindset matters most
Have you ever noticed that sometimes, being stuck in traffic doesn’t bother you? Perhaps you’re on your way home after an invigorating workout, have your favorite playlist on, and are looking forward to a chill evening with your partner. The surrounding gridlock almost doesn’t register as you bop along to Beyoncé.
On the other hand, you’ve inevitably experienced how agonizing a traffic jam can be. Maybe it’s cold, dark, and wet. You’ve had an awful day at the office, and will need to spend the entire evening doing a complete rehaul of tomorrow morning’s presentation.
The point is this: the traffic isn’t determining how you feel. Your state of mind is. A situation that frustrates you one day might not faze you the next. Your external circumstances don’t define your response – your mental state does.
You’re probably familiar with the two states of mind that humans oscillate between: low and high. A low state of mind is characterized by fear, anxiety, doubt, and cluttered thinking. A high state of mind has more clarity, focus, and confidence. Naturally, the higher our mental state, the better we feel and perform.
However, as we go through our days, weeks, and years, it’s normal for these states to ebb and flow. This is crucial to understand. Most of our problems arise from thinking low states are “bad” and that there’s something inherently wrong with us if we find ourselves here.
But consider a roller coaster. Sure, if it were your first time on one and you didn’t know how it worked, that initial descent would seem terrifying – you’d think you were about to nose-dive into the ground! Yet you know that if you stay on the ride, you’ll soon rise back up. The lows are just temporary parts of the overall exhilarating experience.
So, yes, we want high mental states to be our default, because this is where we feel and perform best. But we don’t need to “fix” ourselves when we’re at a low. If we return to the roller coaster analogy, there isn’t actually anything to fix.
That said, there are strategies to help us maintain the highs and minimize the lows, and that’s exactly what we’ll explore next!
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What is The One Truth about?
The One Truth (2023) reveals a pivotal insight that can empower individuals to cultivate resilience and thrive amid life’s challenges. Supported by true anecdotes and practical strategies, it underscores the transformative power of “oneness,” urging people to harness its principles for personal growth and success.
Who should read The One Truth?
- Anyone feeling lost or stuck in life
- Individuals interested in increasing their resilience
- Leaders striving to inspire positive change
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