September 6, 2024
12 Hard Lessons I Learned In The Last 12 Months - Birthday Special
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What lessons have you learned from your past 12 months?
How have your goals evolved over the past months?
Today, Jay reflects on the 12 key lessons he has learned over the past year. He begins by discussing the idea that the seeds we plant—our actions and intentions—manifest as either flowers or weeds, the importance of pursuing meaningful actions for personal fulfillment rather than external validation, and how to distinguish between setting goals and choosing growth, underscoring that genuine progress requires a commitment to personal development rather than simply aiming for outcomes.
The episode highlights the importance of protecting one's purpose from external distractions and maintaining a clear focus on one's path, the challenges we face as opportunities to grow into who we're meant to be, and the concept of defining experiences proactively to shape our own narratives rather than letting circumstances dictate our identities.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to handle envy with love
How to act for fulfillment, not praise
How to focus on growth, not just goals
How to guard your purpose from distractions
How to use challenges to evolve
How to stay open to unexpected help
Stay open to the unexpected, protect your passions, and choose growth over comfort. By doing so, you not only transform your own life but also inspire those around you to do the same.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:29 Lessons Learned in the Past 12 Months
03:50 #1: The seeds you planted in the past will grow into flowers or weeds today.
07:08 #2: Envy will erode your life.
10:27 #3: People forget things quickly, do the right thing and what's meaningful to you.
13:06 #4: Everyone sets goals, not everyone chooses growth.
15:00 #5: Don't let anyone deter you from your purpose.
16:45 #6: Your challenge is designed for you to become who you're meant to become.
18:37 #7: You'll let things define you if you don't define them first.
19:35 #8: Help can come from unlikely sources in unlikely ways.
21:34 #9: Try to see things as an invitation, not an impediment.
24:07 #10: Sometimes to get to your dreams, you have to take the stairs, the elevator, or come through the roof.
25:17 #11: The people you leave behind will feel left behind no matter what you do.
26:35 #12 Love is not enough.
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