The Impossible with Spencer Lowe - Episode 48

In this episode of Lessons in Leverage, Spencer delves into the topic of "The Impossible." He challenges the conventional understanding of what is deemed impossible and reframes it as a series of perceptions and limitations we put on ourselves. Spencer contends that labeling something as impossible is often a way of avoiding effort or the complexity involved. He emphasizes that there is no objective impossibility—only subjective limitations that we impose or accept.

Spencer introduces a strategy to overcome the mindset of impossibility by urging listeners to focus first on what they want to achieve and why it is important to them. Once these are clearly defined, the 'how' becomes a more manageable challenge. He argues that having a deeply personal, motivating reason can unlock innovative ways to achieve what was previously thought unattainable. Drawing from various examples, Spencer discusses the importance of challenging your assumptions and being flexible in your approaches. He also references the book "10X is Easier Than 2X" to illustrate how setting ambitious goals can sometimes be easier than incremental progress because it requires thinking outside of the usual paradigms.

Takeaways

• Impossible is a Cop Out:
• Labeling something as impossible is often a decision to avoid effort and complexity.
• Challenge Assumptions:
• Question why you believe something is impossible and what assumptions you're making.
• Start with 'What' and 'Why':
• Clarify the goal (what) and understand why it's important to you before tackling the 'how.'
• Deeply Motivating 'Why':
• A strong personal reason or a mission can drive you to find ways to achieve your goals.
• Flexibility in 'How':
• Be flexible and seek innovative solutions; don’t be married to a single approach.
• Empowered Creator Mindset:
• Adopting this mindset helps you take control and see possibilities rather than limitations.
• Big Goals Over Incremental Gains:
• Big, ambitious goals can be easier to achieve because they require new paradigms and ways of thinking.
• Distinguishing Limitations from Impossibilities:
• Understand the difference between not being willing to do something and it being genuinely impossible.

Episode Resources

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