12/12/2024
📖 Must-Read Book: Extreme Ownership
Extreme Ownership is a powerful concept about taking full responsibility for every aspect of your life. No excuses, no blaming others. It’s about owning your actions, mistakes, feelings.. everything.
The idea is simple: when you embrace and accept ownership, you create a foundation to change your situation and grow. Instead of feeling stuck, you gain control and the ability to improve.
This approach applies to every area of life. Here are some examples:
• Not exercising enough?
It’s not because you don’t have time; it’s because you’re not prioritising it. Wake up 15 minutes earlier, stop making excuses, and start taking action.
• Arguing with your partner too often?
It takes two to argue. Take responsibility for your role. Listen more, communicate better, and help resolve the issue rather than fuel it.
• Feeling angry when kids don’t listen?
Your emotions are yours to control. Find strategies to manage frustration and guide them in a positive way.
• Sleep-deprived?
Instead of just enduring it, take ownership. Research ways to improve your sleep, build better habits, and make necessary changes.
• Don’t like your job?
Either find one you love or learn to love the one you have. Don’t settle for complaining, take steps to create a better reality.
• Your child is benched too much in sport?
It’s not just the coach’s fault or your child’s. Step up, practice with them, encourage hard work, and support their improvement. It’s your responsibility, own up to it.
• Someone speaks rudely to you?
You can’t always control others, but you can control your response. Either address it respectfully or let it go and move forward.
In every situation, Extreme Ownership gives you the tools to change, grow, and find solutions. It’s not about blaming yourself for everything, it’s about taking control of what you can change: your actions, your emotions, and your choices.
This mindset might seem harsh, but it’s empowering. When you take responsibility, you’ll solve problems more effectively, achieve your goals, and ultimately feel happier and healthier.
If you’re not satisfied with your life, whether it’s your health, relationships, or career - start practicing Extreme Ownership. Take action. You’re in control. 💪