Why Your Micro Choices Determine Your Life w/ John R. Miles EP 145
Passion Struck with John R. Miles
John R. Miles
4.7 • 779 Ratings
🗓️ 3 June 2022
⏱️ 23 minutes
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Summary
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- Heroic Hearts - https://www.heroicheartsproject.org
- Warrior Angels Foundation - https://warriorangelsfoundation.org
- 0:00 Introduction and announcements
- 3:17 Why habits are the sum total of our daily choices
- 5:11 The story of Stephen Duneier
- 13:11 The importance of micro choices
- 14:46 Hindrances to the effectiveness of micro choices and how to tackle them
- 19:24 Why do micro choices determine the course of our lives?
- 20:48 Analysis and wrap-up
- Why today is a lot of emphases placed on big decisions but not the choices that determine our reality?
- Are you in the habit of having trouble pursuing your goals? Why?
- What did you find most inspiring about the story of Stephen Duneier?
- What can you learn about the power of micro choices?
- What is the most fascinating thing about them?
- What are hindrances that get in the way of your daily choices?
- What are three things you can do to alter your daily choices?
- What steps will you take after hearing today’s episode to change your approach to going after your most significant goals?
- My episode on why you should never believe a prediction that doesn't ignite you: https://passionstruck.com/never-believe-a-prediction-that-doesnt-ignite-you/
- My interview with Jordan Harbinger on Why Legacy is Greater Than Currency: https://passionstruck.com/jordan-harbinger-on-why-building-your-legacy-is-greater-than-currency/
- My interview with Admiral James Stavridis on To Risk it All: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-james-stavridis-to-risk-it-all/
- My interview with Kegan Gill on how to not just survive in life but thrive: https://passionstruck.com/kegan-gill-on-how-to-thrive-in-life/
- My interview with Gretchen Rubin: https://passionstruck.com/gretchen-rubin-the-key-to-happiness/
- My interview with former Dr. Michelle Segar: https://passionstruck.com/dr-michelle-segar-the-joy-choice/
- My interview with David Vago on Meditation: https://passionstruck.com/dr-david-vago-on-self-transcendence/
- Are you having trouble prioritizing yourself? John discusses the importance of self-love in Episode 104
Connect with John
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- Children’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/
- Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Coming up next on the Passion Struck Podcast. |
| 0:03.0 | Too often we live our lives on autopilot. |
| 0:06.0 | That is why intentionality is so important. |
| 0:09.5 | Intentional living is about understanding your purpose |
| 0:13.0 | and asking yourself why do you do the things that you do |
| 0:16.4 | and then being content with the answers. |
| 0:18.8 | Living with intention means closely examining your daily microchoises |
| 0:23.6 | and making changes accordingly if you're not happy with what you see. |
| 0:28.0 | Welcome to Passion Struck. Hi, I'm your host, John Armiles. |
| 0:31.2 | And on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance |
| 0:35.2 | of the world's most inspiring people and turn their wisdom into practical advice |
| 0:40.4 | for you and those around you. |
| 0:42.1 | Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality |
| 0:46.6 | so that you can become the best version of yourself. |
| 0:49.6 | If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays. |
| 0:54.8 | We have long form interviews the rest of the week with guest-ranging |
| 0:58.8 | from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, |
| 1:03.5 | scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and athletes. |
| 1:07.2 | Now, let's go out there and become Passion Struck. |
| 1:10.5 | Hello, everyone and welcome back to Momentum Friday, |
| 1:13.6 | an episode 145 of Passion Struck. |
| 1:17.0 | Thank you, each and every one of you who comes back weekly |
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