Once, I used to wonder why stories were written. Why people love stories.
I used to listen to folklore, legends, and stories. Who created these folktales?
If you live in India and Pakistan, you will find a lot of folklore around saints, soudhs, and devas.
You did not find dragons in these folktales. But these stories have some important lessons. Most of the time, it is the power of saints that allows problems to be solved with the help of a mentor.
Today, modern man’s mind starts asking about these stories. And modern media-driven people found them to be boring and pointless pieces of work.
As a layman, I understand and love these folklores. It demonstrates how common men think.
The common mind loves the stories. These people will not understand if you say something straight.
If you construct a story around the point you want to explain, they will understand why it is important.
There are multiple ways to construct a story. There are multiple frameworks for creating a story.
The Pixar Storytelling Framework
The Hero’s Journey Framework
The Rags-to-Riches Storytelling Framework
The Big Idea Storytelling Framework
If you want to share a message, build a story around it.
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Hi friends, Today I am going to share the book summary of “Traveler Gift” by Andy Andrews.
This is the transformation story of a person who tried to quit his life, but during qoma, he met seven biblical and historical figures who gave him different advice, and after awakening, he implemented those seven lessons in his life to improve his quality of life.
The story of a person who is in his mid-40s is about almost failure in everything. His daughter was in the hospital, full of debt. He was in desperate need of money for his only daughter, but due to stress and aggression, he was fired from his job. In total disappointment, he started to think that, due to his inability to meet the needs and expectations of his family, he should quit his life. He thinks that is the only way to provide a better future for his family. After his death, his wife will find a good husband, and that person will take care of his girl. On a cold winter night, he hit his car into a tree. As a result, he went to Comma.
During this period, he met many historical and biblical figures, and he even met himself in the future.
All these people gave him their wisdom. I am going to share this wisdom. And if we apply this wisdom to our lives, our future is bright, regardless of our age.
Lesson 1: Harry S. Truman: The buck stops here.
David met first with Harry Truman. Harry Truman talks about how the first lesson is to accept the responsibility of life.
You have to accept the resuscitation of the choice you made in the past. Responsibility for who you are now is a result of your past choices. Our actions are directed by our thinking. If we want to have a different future, we have to make different choices. We have different ways of thinking and acting. We stop blaming our present situation on our parents, friends, wives, and relatives. We have to accept responsibility for our thoughts and actions. We consider every problem an opportunity to grow and learn.
The past is gone, but the future is still in our hands.
Lesson 2: King Solomon: I will seek wisdom.
In his second visit, David meets biblical figure King Solomon. He advised David to seek
wisdom.
How to prepare for the future is by seeking wisdom and taking responsibility.
Most of the time, we took inspiration from the people with whom we spent time. If we take
company of cursed and complaining people, we also develop a victim mindset.
It is a common saying that we are the average of five people with whom we are associated in life.
We have to guard our association. Intentionally or unintentionally, we follow our mentor in life. For example, Solomon explains that his father was his mentor. Your teacher, uncle, actor, or any other figure will possibly be mentioned. So seek wisdom from their lives.
We have to take the present problems as challenges, and facing these challenges will result in a better future. We have to increase our wisdom by reading books, watching YouTube videos, listening to podcasts, and observing and studying the lives of successful people.
Seeking wisdom to overcome the thoughts, doubts, and fears in life
Lesson 3: Col. Joshua Chamberlain: I am a person of action.
Third wisdom. David got it from Joshua Chamberlain, who taught David that the only solution to all problems is to take action.
Take charge and take action. Even if we do not have all the necessary resources, we can still take action. What is best possible? We have to. Many times, we did not take action and stayed in the same location. In life, we take decisions quickly and do not let change happen. They take decisions and start taking actions. With these actions, they will no longer be afraid.
They did not fear other people’s opinions, gossip, idle chatter, or all those things.
For men of action, failure is a myth. Failure exists only for the person who quits.
Lesson 4: Christopher Columbus: I have a decided heart
The fourth lesson David learned from Columbus was to have a detached heart and ignore what people think about him.
The truth is the truth, whatever the situation. The truth is never dependent on the opinions of others.
Many people did not make efforts to change due to fear of the opinions of others and were doomed to mediocrity.
If you worry about what other people think of you, which results in you having more confidence in them than in yourself, poor is the man whose future depends on the opinions and permission of others. The only solution to criticism is that you will die doing nothing.
To achieve something, you must have a decisive heart. Many people fail because they lack a decisive heart. They are not committed from the heart.
“Most people fail at whatever they attempt because of an undecided heart. Should I? Should I not? Go forward? Go back? Success requires the emotional balance of a committed heart.
“Getting started, getting finished—both ends of a journey require a demonstration of passion.”
Passion only comes from the heart. Its product is a heart decision.
Lesson 5: Anne Frank: Today I will choose to be happy.
In his next visit, David meets Anne Frank. She provides her way to always stay happy, regardless of the situation.
Whatever condition we have or whatever challenges we are facing, it’s up to us to stay happy.
What ever is in us that takes us to the top, instead of what color or race we belong to?
Happyness is the result of certain thoughts and activities, which are actually chemical reactions.
In body. So we have to focus on these thoughts, which makes us happy.
The smile is our calling card.
Many times in life, we have to face injustices based on color, race, and nationality. But absolutely, what matters is what is inside us. It’s like a balloon; whatever its color or size, it goes up due to what’s inside it. It does matter what we think. Similary, we have to choose what we think to be.
Lesson 6: Abraham Lincoln: I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit.
On his next trip, David meets the present Abhraim Licon. Lincon described how important it is to have a forgiving spirit.
People make mistakes, either intentionally or unintentionally. Hurt us. If we are in a leadership position, we have to deal with people. We can use their strength only when we are able to forgive them. They make mistakes and make wrong decisions.
Lincon takes David to the graveyard. It shows that our hearts are like graveyards. You have to bury disappointment, anger, frustation, misbehavior, and other things here. As in the past, all events that occurred in the past are now dead; bury them.
The only way to become a good husband, father, or leader is to forgive others.
In a similar way, when someone hurts us or does not meet our expectations, we become angry. When we were going to sleep, those moments came into our minds. And we did not get good sleep.
There are two types of forgiveness we require: forgiving ourselves for our mistakes and failures Why? Because, instead of focusing on future outcomes, we were struck by the past. The second is unconditional forgiveness for others.
We all have failures in life and in business, but we all have success in our lives. But if we are still thinking about failure, we will not stay happy due to our success. So to enjoy the present moment, better sleep, and the company of our friends, we need to be forgiven.
Licon also advises David about the quest for power. Before that, Davide, think that power is wrong. But Licon told him that power in the right hand results in good things. If you have power, then you can help your management deliver more.
Lesson 7: Gabriel the Archangel: I will persist without exception
The next lesson that Ponder learned was from the archangel Gabriel.
Archangel Gabriel told David that he would persist without exception.
Successful people always focus on the outcome. There is a possibility that the process is not enjoyable, long, and boring, but they pressurize without exception only due to their focus on outcome.
Gabriel asked David, “Is he a man of faith or a man of fear? It means that in our lives, there are two main motivational forces: belief that I can do it or fear. We do things out of fear of something, like being fired, having someone else win, or being shown less than us. fear that one day we will be empty. Both are different.
We have to be men of reason. Why do we do things that we do? We definitely have reasons.
Gabriel, it’s up to us how circumstances affect us. Circumstances are excuses for poor men. It is the wise man who recognizes opportunities and uses them to his advantage.
To be a wise man, study, get lessons from the circumstances, and apply that knowledge to get a brighter future. A depressed person usually overthinks what will happen to him; instead, he focuses on what he actually wants and how he will achieve it.
A depressed person faces the situation and overthinks,
Average people usually compare themselves to others and achieve something, but successful people also compare themselves to their true potential. What they can achieve if they realize their full potential
Hi friends, I hope you like the book summary.
So it’s our time; whatever the condition we have, we have to take charge, take responsibility, be happy with what we have, whatever the condition we are, and have a dedicated heart. and take action, because without action, nothing is accomplished in life. The desire to work with others and for the betterment of ourselves is forgiven; there is a graveyard in our hearts where we bury our anger, expectations, and other things others said to us. If we still think about what others say or think about us, we will not reach where we want to reach. We have to be persistent, without exception. In the case of difficulties, frustation, and disheartness, we have to focus on the outcome. There are two types of motivation in life. Fear and faith Focus on faith. faith in the certainty of the future
Hey guys, welcome back to the consultant mindset. I hope you guys are doing great. Addictions are something that is hard to overcome, even by practising multiple remedies. There are several types of addiction, which may include smoking addiction, drug addiction, vaping addiction, or even nicotine addiction. In this video, we will talk about multiple ways in which we can overcome smoking habits. Are you a smoker? If yes, then you are going to find this video informative for quitting it. Quitting smoking is a hell of a big task, whether you are an occasional smoker or a chronic smoker. An addiction is never easy to overcome, specifically when it is nicotine- or tobacco-related. Smoking has not only physiological impacts but also adverse impacts on one’s mental health. The main ingredient in tobacco is nicotine, and nicotine has chronic effects on users’ health. Nicotine directly impacts your nervous system, causing it to release dopamine, which is the happy hormone. Why do people become addicted to it? The mere reason for becoming addicted to tobacco smoke is its ultimate impact on mental well-being. According to some surveys, people have various reasons for smoking. For instance, some people smoke to cope with depression, anxiety, and stress so they can provide themselves with mental relief. Some individuals opted for smoking as a fashion, while others started it under the influence of their bad company.
Is smoking a daily ritual? The answer to this question is definitely yes. People have developed an instinct for smoking; they have unintentionally included smoking as a part of their daily activities. For instance, some people have included smoking in their breakfast routine, while others have included it in their coffee routine. In order to gain a full stop to smoking, you need to identify the routes of habit and the triggers that are ultimately causing you to smoke drastically. It is nearly impossible to quit smoking immediately, but it can be done in phases and gradually. Let’s dig into the video to find out some useful ways to overcome the chronic habit of smoking.
To keep track of your smoking, several questions need to be answered. For instance, you have to ask yourself questions like, Are you a heavy smoker? Or are you an occasional smoker? Are there certain activities or people associated with this habit? Do you buy cigarettes when you are feeling down or stressed out? All of these factors are to be taken into account so that your smoking routine can be traced. After having answers to these questions, the strategy to quit smoking will take place.
Avoid triggers
Tiggers are those products that aggravate your need to smoke. For instance, alcohol, e-cigarettes, people who smoke around you, or the end of any meal People who smoke around you make it challenging for you to quit smoking, so try to stay away from such people or else publicly announce your decision to quit smoking so that smokers won’t smoke around you. Some people develop this habitual thing of making themselves light at the end of every meal with the help of cigarettes. However, this meal-lightening strategy needs to be replaced with fruit or some kind of dessert. If there is a peculiar kind of trauma that triggers your depression to inhale smoke, try to avoid such gatherings or such conversations. You just have to be self-aware of yourself so that you can avoid environmental triggers to prevent yourself from developing this addiction. Are you guys aware of your triggers? If yes, then let me know in the comment section.
Chew on it.
The main goal of quitting smoking is to give your mouth something distracting so that it may not crave smoke. In order to solve this dilemma, it is highly recommended to begin chewing gum or lozenges in its place. This way, you will trick your brain into chewing gum or candy and stay away from tobacco smoke.
Don’t have “just one.”
In the journey of rehabilitation, various thoughts in your mind provoke you to take just one last cigarette. You don’t have to fool yourself into such vicious thoughts because the circle goes on and on and you never get to quit smoking tobacco. So try to overcome that “one last cigarette,” because it’s just a foolish act to destroy yourself.
Get physical
Engage yourself in physical activities, which can aid you in overcoming your tobacco smoking habits. Try running, doing workouts, and going upstairs and downstairs in your office, which can help you engage yourself while keeping you away from the craving for smoke.
Try relaxation methods.
Some people have seen the aggravation of smoking due to increased stress and mental health issues. Try some relaxing activities like yoga, massage, meditation, and deep breathing so that you can keep yourself away from stress, which ultimately prevents you from smoking.
Seek moral support from family and friends.
Ask your family members or friends to regularly support you in quitting smoking. The moral support helps you boost your mental and physical courage. Mental power is extremely important to fight anything. The restrictions exist only in our minds, so break those boundaries and overcome your fears.
Remind yourself of the benefits.
Start journaling about your journey and all the blessings you have received so far. When you keep track of your assets, you are less likely to fall and leap behind. The bounties give you the motivation to overcome all the possible addictions. When you remember the benefits, like getting healthy, feeling better, saving money, and saving your life, you eventually feel worthy of doing the hard stuff.
Try nicotine replacement therapy.
The nicotine replacement therapy requires the aid of medical and professional healthcare. You can buy lozenges, gums, nicotine patches, or prescribed non-nicotine stop-smoking drugs such as bupropion.
Manage cravings
Whenever you crave a cigarette, try applying suppressive strategies like distracting yourself by watching TV, using the phone, or spending time with family. Get out of the tempting situation and remember why you started the whole journey.
Reward yourself
A brain works better when it is rewarded for performing a certain task. This reward works as motivation to keep going on your journey.
Concluding the whole video, smoking is injurious to health, and its addiction is difficult to overcome. By following these strategies, you can easily quit smoking. Stay tuned for more interesting content.
