What do a Navy SEAL, a worn-out mother of two, and your own 5 p.m. chocolate craving have in common?
In this inspiring episode, Michael Dawson explores the Capabilities level of change, the knowledge, skills, and inner strength you often forget you already have. Drawing on the powerful metaphor of the “Cookie Jar,” inspired by David Goggins, Michael shows you how to uncover the resilience, grit, and small wins you’ve been overlooking.
You’ll discover:
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How a 100-mile ultra-run reveals the secret to mental toughness
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Why your weight loss problem might actually be a knowledge gap about yourself
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The science behind The Winner Effect - and how to trigger it without running a marathon
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A simple, step-by-step method to build your own “Cookie Jar” of personal victories
Whether your daily win is surviving a stressful meeting or simply not falling into old patterns, these wins matter - and stacking them can change your life.
🎯 Listen now to find out how remembering your own power can do more than any diet ever has.
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👣 What to do next...
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Thanks for tuning in — and remember:
The healthiest decision you could make might be quitting diets for good.
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