Wake Me Up: Morning Positivity - Morning Motivation - Taking Ownership | Radical Responsibility

Episode Date: June 12, 2023

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Wake Me Up is made possible thanks to the generous help of our advertisers and premium supporters. If you'd like to support Wake Me Up, listen ad-free, and get access to the entire catalog plus bonus episodes, then follow the link in the show notes to sign up for Wake Me Up premium. Now before our episode begins, here's a quick word from our sponsors. Hey there, and welcome to Wake Me Up. I'm your host, Tyler, and I'm so glad that you chose to be here today. Have you ever felt like you're just on the wrong side of luck? Maybe things aren't going as expected, and it always seems to be someone else's fault, or a difficult situation,

or even the position of the planets or the stars in the sky. It's easy to blame other people or external circumstances when things don't go our way. But the truth is, if we really want things to start going our way, then we need to start by taking ownership of our own lives. And so this week, we're going to talk about how you can turn your life around and build that dream you envision in your mind by being radical enough to take full responsibility for everything that's happening in your life,

both good and bad. But before we get started, just take a moment to pause. And let's take a few deep breaths together. So inhale, fill all the way into your chest and your belly. Hold at the top and then exhale, release. Now on this next one, think of something you're trying to cultivate in your life. And take a deep breath and inhale that in. Hold.

And on your exhale, think of something you're trying to release and exhale it out. one more time, inhaling something you'd like to cultivate in life, hold, and exhaling something you're trying to release. Fantastic. Now, if you're still in bed, use this moment to roll over and make your way up, even if it's just sitting on the edge of your bed for now. If you want your life to change, you're the one who's got to change it. So even if you're having a touch.

Tough morning getting going. Use this opportunity to get a small win. And once you're up and about, you can do whatever you'd like. Just allow me to be your morning companion as you brew some coffee, make your bed, have a little stretch or a walk, whatever it is you like to do. And while you're doing your thing, let's circle back to this idea of taking ownership of our lives. We all have aspirations, goals, and dreams we're working. towards, but I'm sure we've all come upon a moment where it feels like we're stuck in a rut

and suddenly we aren't making the progress we wish we were. When things aren't going our way, it's easy to want to play the blame game. We might find ourselves blaming others or the circumstances. And as easy as it might be to defer the blame from ourselves, that mindset will keep you stuck in a cycle of frustration and limitation. I know you want to create a life full of joy, success, and personal growth, because we all do. But if we want to achieve our goals, we have to take ownership of our actions and our results. It's time to take a step back and say, I am responsible. I am in control of my own destiny.

We blame leaders and owners of big businesses for the mistakes and failures of their organizations, which may be made up of tens, hundreds, or even thousands of people. So if we do that, we should be able to take responsibility for the mistakes of one person who we have complete control over. Ourselves. Now, it's important to remember, if we're going to do the blame game, we've got to do it 100%. We have to acknowledge everything in our lives, both the bad and the good too. For some of us, it's a lot easier to claim responsibility for the things we're proud of,

but that's not universal. No matter which way you fall, we have to take responsibility of everything in our lives. This means owning up to our mistakes, our failures, and our shortcomings, but also giving ourselves a pat on the back when we accomplish something great. For most of us, taking the blame for a wrong is what's harder. And that's because it takes some serious courage to say, hey, I was wrong. But my friend, the moment you take responsibility for what went wrong, you regain control. You can learn from the experience, grow from it, and make better choices in the future.

And the more you own your mistakes, the more you'll realize it's not really. really a big deal to make a mistake. Life isn't about avoiding failures or setbacks. It's about learning from them. When we accept responsibility for all of our stuff, good and bad, we unlock the opportunity for growth and self-improvement. So embrace those challenges as valuable lessons that will shape you into a stronger, wiser individual.

By taking ownership, complete responsibility, of life. We acknowledge that we are the architects of our own reality. We can't rely on others to fix our problems and make our dreams come true. If something isn't going the way you want it to, it's up to you to take action and make the necessary changes. Identify what you truly want, set clear goals, and then work diligently towards them. Owning your life is about taking a initiative and being proactive, rather than waiting for life to happen to you. So enough with blaming others or external circumstances. The power to transform your life lies within your grasp.

It's time to step up, take radical responsibility, and create the life you truly deserve. Stop waiting for the perfect moment or someone else to fix it for you. This is your life. And it's time to take charge. To do that, break free from blames and excuses. Take responsibility for everything in your life, from the best to the worst and everything in between. Embrace the good and the bad,

for they are both catalysts for growth and self-discovery. And remember, taking responsibility of your life doesn't mean beating yourself up or dwelling on patterns. mistakes. It means acknowledging the choices you made and the actions you took and then using that awareness to make better decisions moving forward. And don't forget to rejoice in your own victories too. When wonderful things happen to us, it's important to acknowledge that we played a role in making them happen. Stop blaming your wins on luck or chance. It's your hard work finally paying off. So start today taking radical responsibility and ownership of everything going on in your life.

It's a mindset shift that will change your life forever. It empowers you to be the captain of your own ship. By taking ownership of your life, you can steer it wherever you want to go. Well, that's all for now. Thanks so much for tuning in today and joining me here. I hope you're feeling inspired and ready to take the reins of your life. I'll be back tomorrow with a really wonderful meditation that will help you put these ideas into practice in your own life. So I hope to see you there. Until then, go out, take ownership of your life,

and have an absolutely fantastic day. Thanks for listening today. If you want to keep the good vibes going this morning, then be sure to check out my Spotify playlists. You can listen for free and enjoy some upbeat music to keep your morning going. Links to listen are in the show notes.