Why It's Time to Start Enjoying More of the Good Stuff (Business Devo)
Scripture Reference
Philippians 4:8
Here’s why your current situation isn't a mystery - it's the direct result of the inputs to your life and business. Discover how to stop poisoning yourself with negativity and instead harness the incredible power of intentional positivity. This episode explores the liberating truth that you can unlock greater enjoyment, success, and purpose by simply controlling your inputs each day.
Summary
We all know how horrible we feel when we focus on negative things. But when we intentionally focus on positive, excellent inputs - true, noble, just, pure, praiseworthy things - we experience joy, creativity, and belief.
In this episode, the host dives into Philippians 4:8 and the transformational impact of controlling your inputs to produce positive outputs. He emphasizes that your current situation and results are not a mystery - they directly relate to the information and experiences you're ingesting daily.
The indulgence we get from dwelling on negative inputs only poisons us, fuels doubts, and holds us back. But we have the power to stop this! Instead of consuming junk, we can choose to meditate on the good and praiseworthy. This stacks the deck in our favor, fuels creativity and positivity, and liberates us to live fulfilling, on-mission lives aligned with our values and potential.
You'll learn actionable strategies to harness the incredible power of intentionally focusing on the noble and excellent in each area of life and business. This compounding positivity transforms mindsets, energizes performance, and unlocks breakthroughs. It's time to give yourself permission to enjoy the good stuff and stop settling for less!
Top 3 Growth Tips
- Focus on inputs, to change outputs [2:55] - If you want to change your outputs, change your inputs first. Monitor what you're putting into your mind and life.
- Meditate intentionally [5:12] - Don't just acknowledge good things in passing - really focus and meditate on them. This compounds positivity.
- Give yourself permission to enjoy [12:34] - You have the freedom to soak in, celebrate, and fully enjoy the noble, excellent parts of life and business.
For more tips, discussion, and behind the scenes:
About Ken Ott:
Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. To connect or learn more, visit:
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- Metacake - An Ecommerce Growth Team
- Dough - We own amazing DTC brands
Show Highlights
[00:41] The key is monitoring what you're ingesting and putting into your mind and life. Focus on your inputs.
[02:34] If you don't like the results you're getting, take a look at what information and experiences you're putting in.
[04:45] Philippians 4:8 gives an incredible list of the types of excellent things we should meditate on.
[06:12] Be intentional about what you focus on - don't just acknowledge good things in passing. Really soak them in.
[08:23] When we indulge negativity it only fuels doubts, robs our strength, and holds us back.
[09:34] But when we focus on the positive it energizes us and fuels creativity and belief.
[10:56] Give yourself permission to fully enjoy the good, noble, praiseworthy things in each area of life.
[12:12] If we want the peace and strength to thrive, we must be vigilant about our inputs and positivity.
[13:45] By becoming conscious of the inputs we can transform mindsets and results. It's not a mystery!
[15:23] We can stop poisoning ourselves and instead compound positive effects through intentional focus.
[17:12] Meditating on excellence creates the belief needed to accomplish your biggest goals and dreams.
[18:34] You have the freedom to celebrate achievements, goodness, talent, and beauty without guilt.
[19:56] Living a fulfilling life on mission begins with monitoring what you ingest each day.
[21:12] Be liberated in knowing your situation is within your control based on the inputs you choose.
[22:45] Harnessing the power of positivity transforms everything and allows you to maximize your potential.
[24:56] Excellence, truth, justice, purity - make these your meditation and unlock new levels of joy.
[26:34] The key is progress over perfection. Begin today focusing on one positive input at a time.
[28:12] You become like that which you behold - so behold goodness, and you will radiate goodness.
[30:23] Surround yourself with people who bring out your best. Limit poisonous relationships.
[32:45] If you want energy, creativity, and results - change what you feed your mind and life right now.
