“Your life is the sum result of all the choices you make, both consciously and unconsciously. If you can control the process of choosing, you can take control of all aspects of your life. You can find the freedom that comes from being in charge of yourself.” - Robert Foster Bennett Are you in control of your life right now or is the world controlling you? Are you making progress in your life or are you mismanaging yourself and falling behind? As human beings, we have an immensely powerful mind. It is so powerful that it can create illusions, but it is also a victim of what is going on. Most of us have let our bodies and emotions take over our minds. People have allowed the world to take their attention away from what is tremendously important because they seek pleasure outside of themselves. The majority of the public has mismanaged themselves. This has resulted in a world with more loneliness, mental health problems, and addictions. They have missed opportunities to develop themselves. Avoid missing the chance to have a great life. Allow me to help you work out the person you want to become. Understand how your brain works and take control of your life. Be the best version of yourself now. Highlights: ⚡️ Human beings tend to go in circles when they go on their own. ⚡️ Most people are motivated by a desire to want. ⚡️ Our brains produce dopamine. It is what motivates and makes us move ⚡️ Dopamine is a double-edged sword. ⚡️ The prefrontal cortex of our brain allows us to be rational and to be aware of what is going on. ⚡️ It is important to stop and become aware of where we are. Important stories:  ? 13:58 The reward pathway in our brain ? 16:58 Dopamine and our wants based on Robert Lustig’s work   Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode. ?????? ???????? Change your habits the fun, easy, and simple way. Download the Stop One Start One Habit Tracker app now!  Set your intentions, stop the habits that have limited you, and start living the great life you have always wanted. Take advantage of the great features anywhere you go. This app allows you to have as many habits stops and start as you want track your progress share your progress with others connect with likeminded people who inspire, motivate, and support your goals learn insights from training videos and courses keep a journal to record your adventure and track your progress write letters to your future self to help you form that much-needed relationship with the person you are becoming join different challenges and groups What’s more, it's FREE for the first 14 days -  so try it now! Click here to join ?????? Stop One ? Start One ? Challenge ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And 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 join our free Pete Cohen's 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 20 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 ow