On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by author, entrepreneur, and teacher Seth Godin to discuss such matters and more as they explore why you need to stop focusing on outcomes and begin focusing on your efforts. They discuss why we\u2019re all brainwashed from an early age, the power of streaks, feedback, and criticism, how to move through life with intention, why you have to put your work \u2018on the hook,\u2019 how to act with generosity, why making new mistakes is moves you closer to your goal, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and the power of having a group around you to provide constructive criticism.\xa0Order Seth\u2019s new book, \u201cThe Practice: Shipping Creative Work\u201d: https://geni.us/kD6UWdp\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nOutcome vs Effort | Seth discusses his book and "showing your bad.\u201d [1:01] \nBrainwashed | Seth shares how we\u2019ve become brainwashed without knowing it. [2:15] \nChanging Lives | Seth discusses his new book and the time taken to write it. [3:35] \nStreaks | Seth shares the power of getting feedback and criticism on your work. [5:53] \nIntention | Seth discusses how to move towards goals with intention. [7:35] \nOn the Hook | Seth shares why you should put your work \u2018on the hook.\u2019 [9:21] \nGenerosity | Seth tells a fishing story and the purpose of being connected to your work.\xa0[11:10] \nReal Life | Seth discusses how to practically build your \u2018art\u2019 into a way of income. [14:00] \nSelf | Seth discusses why you need to trust yourself. [17:58] \nBehavior | Seth discusses why changing your behavior changes your identity. [19:59] \nPassion | Seth shares why passion is a choice and how to choose it. [21:24] \nBetter | Seth discusses the power of \u2018seeing\u2019 and developing \u2018good taste.\u2019 [25:32 ] \nNew Mistakes | Seth shares how to move closer and closer to your goals. [28:12] \nImposter Syndrome | Seth discusses the power of verbalizing. [33:08] \nDangers | Seth discusses why always being authentic has its downfalls. [38:14] \nFeeling Alive | Seth discusses the purpose of our lives that gives us meaning and joy. [42:46] \nFeedback | Seth shares how to let your guard down so that you can take criticism. [40:39] \nBuild Your Group | Seth discusses the people who\u2019s feedback you should be listening to. [44:14] \nBitterness | Miles Davis and the rabbit hole he got stuck in that turned him bitter. [47:43] \nMindset | Seth shares how he approaches people, life, and our abilities. [51:25] T\nakeaway | Seth shares what he hopes you takeaway from today\u2019s discussion. [55:17] \n\nCheck out our Sponsors \nIndeed: Go to Indeed.com/IMPACT for a FREE $75 credit to boost your job post. \nNETGEAR: Learn more at netgear.com/wifi \nBlinkist: Go to https://blinkist.com/impact Try it FREE for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscription. \nHelix Sleep: Get up to $200 off all mattresses at https://helixsleep.com/impact \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.\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\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/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices