Encouraging Cup Podcast episode 8

January, 2025 Show Notes: "Choices: Aligning Decisions with Values"

Episode Summary In this episode, we explore the power of choices as we begin a new year. It’s a time to reflect on our goals, values, and the steps required to create a life aligned with who we truly are. We discuss how fear often influences decisions, the importance of making congruent and committed choices, and the courage it takes to face discomfort as a sign of growth.

Key Points:

• The Power of Choices: Every decision shapes who we are more than our abilities. Small daily actions compound to help achieve long-term goals.
• Values-Driven Decisions: Choices are a reflection of what we value, but fear can sometimes misalign our actions with our core beliefs.
• Fear vs. Growth: Fear often drives “safe” decisions, but these may not serve us. Embrace fear as a potential indicator of meaningful opportunities or growth.
• Learning Through Action: Trying and failing provides valuable feedback, not failure. Choosing action over inaction is vital for progress.
• Aligned Commitments: A congruent, committed decision aligns with our values and long-term goals. These intentional choices help us become the person we aspire to be.
• Daily Steps Matter: Focus on incremental progress by identifying small, manageable actions that lead to larger outcomes.
• Empowerment in Ownership: Ultimately, the responsibility for our lives lies with us. Aligning decisions with who we are ensures a fulfilling and purposeful life.

Quotes from the Episode:

• "Our choices show what we truly are far more than our abilities."
• "Most people don’t choose what they want; they choose what they think is safe."
• "Your life changes the moment you make a new congruent and committed decision."

Reflection Questions for Listeners:

1. Are your recent choices aligned with your values and long-term goals?
2. How often does fear influence your decisions?
3. What small step can you take today toward your larger goal?

Action Step: Reflect on one area of your life where fear might be holding you back. Identify a small, courageous action you can take to move forward.

The podcast ends with this simple question: "What is it that you really want?"

Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight

In this episode of the Encouraging Cup podcast, we delve into the powerful saying: 'Fall down seven times and stand up eight.'

Reflecting on resilience and a daily choice to get back up, after setbacks. Success doesn't meant never failing. Maybe the road to success needs a lot of trial and error... learning, growing, persevering. Small steps, micro wins are worth celebrating.

Consider the process of learning to walk. It can take a while, but we keep trying. We can get curious about self-sabotage. We can be crushed by an inner critic, but maybe there's a way of letting that critic share helpful info with us, without feeling put down.

00:00 Introduction to the Encouraging Cup Podcast

00:22 Defining Success: Getting Up One More Time

00:51 Assessing When to Give Up

01:29 The Importance of Perseverance

02:02 Personal Reflections on Falling Down

04:05 Learning to Walk: A Metaphor for Life

10:01 The Role of the Inner Critic and Cheerleader

13:29 Encouragement to Keep Going

15:22 Conclusion: let the snowboarding kid inspire you!

Here's a video of a mic'd up little snowboarder, enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV3FoyrFu5k

Morning Affirmation: "I have all I need to make this a great day."

Today we are invited to explore what makes a day great, emphasizing the importance of attitude and gratitude.

Various perspectives on a perfect day, whether it's being productive, spending time with loved ones, learning something new, or simply enjoying nature.

Listeners might like to reflect on their own definitions of a great day.

Maybe a positive outlook and appreciation for what one has could transform any day into a great one.

The significance of relationships and the power of changing one's mindset to cultivate a sense of gratitude.

00:00 Morning Affirmation: Setting the Tone

00:18 Defining a Great Day: What Does It Mean?

01:47 Personal Reflections on a Great Day

03:41 Gratitude and Perspective: Keys to a Great Day

06:34 The Importance of Relationships

09:22 Changing Perspectives: Making Every Day Great

12:04 Final Thoughts: Embracing Gratitude

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Success Through Step-by-Step Progress

The importance of achieving success by taking small, manageable steps rather than attempting grand, immediate leaps. The metaphor of gardening: host illustrates how careful and gradual progress leads to both tangible results and a sense of personal satisfaction. Concerns and doubts may hinder progress. We need realistic goal-setting and persistence. I encourage us to identify our goals and devise realistic, sequential steps to achieve them, fostering a mindset of steady and continuous improvement.

00:00 Introduction: The Power of Sequential Success

00:40 Understanding the Importance of Baby Steps

01:29 The Garden Analogy: Patience and Process

02:47 The Satisfaction of Growing Your Own Success

00:00 Defining and Achieving Personal Success

06:38 Practical Steps to Success

08:43 Overcoming Doubts and Fears

10:12 Conclusion: Reflecting on Your Goals

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Finding Encouragement and Setting Goals to Start the Day

What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? What about the challenging days?

The joy of operating a coffee van, photographing birds, ... the significance of taking the first step and simply showing up. Being grateful for supportive people. Kndness can help others face their daily challenges.

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The difference our attitude can make.

Wayne Logan discusses the importance of attitude over skills in determining success. Using his old coffee van as an example, he emphasizes gratitude and choosing a positive outlook despite imperfections. He shares an analogy about celebrating small victories, illustrated by a bronze medalist's joy at making it to the podium. The message centers on the potent influence of maintaining a grateful attitude and recognizing one's achievements, regardless of the level attained.

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"There are those who look at things the way they are and ask why. I dream of things that never were, and ask, why not?!?"

The Journey of The Encouraging Cup: Spreading Positivity through Coffee and Encouraging sayings

In this launch episode, coffee van owner and prolific encourager Wayne, shares the inspiring journey behind The Encouraging Cup coffee van. Wayne discusses overcoming self-doubt, his transition from delivering bread to running his own coffee business, and the serendipity that led to acquiring the coffee van. Using chiasso coffee https://chiassocoffee.com.au/ Wayne spreads positivity and encouragement through delicious beverages and through uplifting sayings on coffee cups. The podcast aims to offer encouragement and insight, drawing from personal experiences and reflections. Visit The Encouraging Cup Facebook page for additional inspiration, binge daily on encouraging sayings!

https://www.facebook.com/TheEncouragingCup/

00:00 Introduction to the Encouraging Cup

00:39 The Birth of a Podcast Idea

02:03 Personal Struggles and Reflections

02:25 The Journey Before the Coffee Van

07:10 The Coffee Van Opportunity

12:48 The Serendipitous Encounter

15:44 Launching the Encouraging Cup

18:51 The Power of Encouraging Sayings

20:07 Overcoming Doubts and Fears

22:33 Lighting Candles of Encouragement

23:38 Conclusion and Future Hopes

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