"Pain pushes us until our vision pulls."- Dr. Michael Beckwith Let's do a reality check for a second here. We romanticize change. We do. We do. Remember those moments when you wake up one morning and decide to run or jog for the first time or when you decide that that's enough unhealthy snacks for today or when you decide that you want to resign and try a different career? The euphoric or painful moment of deciding is such a pivotal experience, but why do 9 out of 10 times, we revert back? The dissatisfaction with where we are in our lives is the leading reason why we decide to take action, to change, but is it enough? Is it sustainable? In this episode, let's talk about how you can take control of your life by deciding who you want to become. Highlights: -The purpose of life is growth. Growth needs to be a conscious process to not fall into drifting by. -What got you here, won't get you there. What pushed you to experience change before might not be the same push you need to level up. "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." - Aristotle You have to be curious about who you are and be more curious about who you are becoming. Timestamps to some important stories in the episode: (14:07) Who is your hero? Excerpt of Matthew McConaughey's speech during the 86th Oscars. (19:42) Basal Ganglia lives for repetition and we need to be careful what behavior or habit we don’t practice constantly as this leads to habit suicide. Tired of wanting change but not knowing where to start? Be one of the 101 people to join the Mi365's Start 1, Stop 1 Challenge. This program is designed to: -help you think greater than how you feel -help you apply accountability -give you a tracking tool to keep you focused -encourage you by being a part of a gritty community  Get on our Waiting List! ⤵️⤵️⤵️ Start One - Stop One Challenge Excited to hear your thoughts about this episode.  ------------------------------------------------- You can take advantage of our new exclusive free training; "How to get ahead, build long-lasting confidence and stay productive in four simple steps” This reveals; ​Why most people never build true long-lasting confidence and never get to live a happy, healthy life ​The exact strategy productive people use to become a master of their own time ​The tools you NEED to create YOUR BEST YEAR EVER https://coaching.mi365.me/workshop All our podcasts are available at: https://petecohen.com/podcast/ I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!  Helping and coaching people in my expertise. It is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.    Connect With Me! Come and join our free Pete Cohen Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 19 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years. His new book Inspirators - Leading The Way In Leadership is available for free here - https://book.petecohen.com/ Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge In just 30 days, I will show you the Exa