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122-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 3-Episode 2; Anticipating Obstacles: The Hidden Power of Negative Thinking
Manage episode 489496391 series 3450232
We dive into Ryan Holiday's exploration of "Anticipation" and "The Art of Acquiescence" from his bestseller "The Obstacle is the Way," revealing how planning for failure can actually set you up for success.
• Exploring the concept of the "pre-mortem" – envisioning potential failures before they happen
• Building resilience through anticipating obstacles rather than being blindsided by them
• Using the "What if?" exercise to prepare contingency plans for potential challenges
• Learning to separate emotion from planning by approaching obstacles with neutrality
• Understanding that acceptance doesn't mean surrendering but recognizing what's beyond your control
• Viewing life's journey like taking the back roads – expecting disruptions as part of the adventure
• Recognizing that resilience comes from focusing energy on what's within your control
If you're getting value from these episodes, please share them with others who might benefit! We'd love to hear from you – reach out to us through the contact information in the show notes.
Connect with us on our LinkedIn page School of Thoughts . We also value your reviews, subscribing, and sharing our podcast "What's On Your Bookshelf?" on Apple and Spotify.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to The Obstacle is the Way (00:00:00)
2. The Concept of Pre-Mortem Planning (00:03:20)
3. Failing Successfully and Building Resilience (00:06:41)
4. The "What If" Exercise for Obstacles (00:11:54)
5. The Art of Acquiescence (00:17:51)
6. Controlling the Controllables (00:23:56)
7. Accepting the Journey's Disruptions (00:28:17)
8. Episode Wrap-up and Looking Ahead (00:29:36)
124 episodes
Manage episode 489496391 series 3450232
We dive into Ryan Holiday's exploration of "Anticipation" and "The Art of Acquiescence" from his bestseller "The Obstacle is the Way," revealing how planning for failure can actually set you up for success.
• Exploring the concept of the "pre-mortem" – envisioning potential failures before they happen
• Building resilience through anticipating obstacles rather than being blindsided by them
• Using the "What if?" exercise to prepare contingency plans for potential challenges
• Learning to separate emotion from planning by approaching obstacles with neutrality
• Understanding that acceptance doesn't mean surrendering but recognizing what's beyond your control
• Viewing life's journey like taking the back roads – expecting disruptions as part of the adventure
• Recognizing that resilience comes from focusing energy on what's within your control
If you're getting value from these episodes, please share them with others who might benefit! We'd love to hear from you – reach out to us through the contact information in the show notes.
Connect with us on our LinkedIn page School of Thoughts . We also value your reviews, subscribing, and sharing our podcast "What's On Your Bookshelf?" on Apple and Spotify.
Subscribe to our new YouTube channel.
Chapters
1. Introduction to The Obstacle is the Way (00:00:00)
2. The Concept of Pre-Mortem Planning (00:03:20)
3. Failing Successfully and Building Resilience (00:06:41)
4. The "What If" Exercise for Obstacles (00:11:54)
5. The Art of Acquiescence (00:17:51)
6. Controlling the Controllables (00:23:56)
7. Accepting the Journey's Disruptions (00:28:17)
8. Episode Wrap-up and Looking Ahead (00:29:36)
124 episodes
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