#161 Trevor Moawad on How to Control Your Negative Thoughts | Impact Theory

Published: March 5, 2020, 1:59 a.m.

On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Trevor Moawad discusses a realistic alternative to the trendy idea of positive thinking, explains the connection between what you say out loud and how your life turns out, and proves conclusively that, contrary to popular belief, your past does not predict your future. \n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nBetter Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nNegative thinking is bad, but positive thinking doesn\u2019t work all the time either [2:42] \nIt\u2019s much easier to change what you say than it is to change what you think [7:07] \nTrevor tells stories of how people talked negative outcomes into existence [8:26] \nTom and Trevor discuss Man\u2019s Search for Meaning [12:13] \nEveryone has messed up thoughts, but you don\u2019t have to say it out loud [13:36] \nYour past does not predict your future [15:48] \nYou have to ask: what do I want, why do I want it, and why don\u2019t I have it [20:06] \nIf you watch 3 minutes of news it increases your chances of having a bad day by 27% [22:34] \nTrevor explains why hope matters [23:21] Trevor discusses why he says choice is an illusion [25:13] \nTrevor shares the impact he wants to have on the world [30:12]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW:\xa0WEBSITE: https://moawadconsultinggroup.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2V5XmwK\xa0FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/3bS3Q8w\xa0TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2T1QOgc\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\nBOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:\xa0\u201cIt Takes What It Takes: How to Think Neutrally and Gain Control of Your Life\u201d, Trevor Moawad https://amzn.to/32b7upH\xa0\u201cMan\u2019s Search for Meaning\u201d, Viktor Frankl https://amzn.to/39KkOUq\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices