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The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Education, Entrepreneurship, Business

5.0 • 135 Ratings

🗓️ 18 July 2025

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

Do you compare your current decisions with an ideal outcome that did not happen? Today, I am flying solo to dive deep into the concept of comparison and its impact on our happiness and decision-making. I will explore how we often measure ourselves against idealized outcomes or imagined scenarios rather than focusing on our unique journeys. I will also introduce the “rewind button” exercise, encouraging you to reflect on your past decisions and consider whether you would make the same choice again, armed with the knowledge you have now. This episode of The Greatness Machine will emphasize the importance of owning our choices, even when the outcomes aren’t what we expected. This will also highlight how cultivating gratitude for the lessons learned along the way can transform our perspective and foster personal growth. Topics include: The downside of comparing yourself to idealized or imagined outcomes The rewind button exercise for gaining clarity on past decisions Owning your choices, regardless of the final outcome Cultivating gratitude in hindsight for both the challenges and successes Practicing conscious leadership by being aware of your decisions and their impact Focusing on the present moment and maximizing its potential And other topics… Sponsored by: Constant Contact: Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at constantcontact.com. IDEO U: Enroll today and get 15% off sitewide at ideou.com/greatness. Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/darius. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode of The Greatness Machine is sponsored in part by Constant Contact, Indeed,
0:04.0	Shopify, and IDOU.
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0:18.3	Indeed helps you find quality candidates with sponsored jobs to stand out.
0:21.9	Get a $75 credit at Indeed.com slash Darius. That's Indeed.com slash Darius. Terms and conditions imply. Shopify.
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0:38.0	slash Darius. That's Shopify.com slash Darius. IDOU. Unlock your creative edge with online
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