470: 3 Action Plans for Living in Peace

In this Episode:

This podcast episode of the "Achieve Results Now podcast" focuses on the importance of cultivating peace and stability not as an end goal, but as a crucial mindset for effective achievers and leaders. The hosts, Mark Cardone and Theron Feidt, dispel the misconception that one cannot be both highly successful and peaceful, arguing that peace enhances leadership and achievement.

The goal is to provide listeners with actionable steps to increase their mental "margin" and handle unexpected daily events without losing their stability.

Core Theme: Peace as a Tool for Achievement

The hosts stress that peaceful people are more effective leaders because their stability builds trust. They view peace not as an "on/off switch," but as a dial that can be adjusted. Establishing a peaceful mindset helps listeners be more effective and happier, enabling them to deal with the unexpected rather than constantly being in a "reaction zone."

3 Action Steps for Living with More Peace

1. Establish a No-Reaction Zone in the Morning

• Own your morning: Dedicate the first part of your day (ideally an hour but start with 15–30 minutes) to yourself before engaging with external demands.
• Avoid immediate stress: Do not check email, text messages, or social media during this time.
• Focus on fulfillment and direction: Use the time for positive activities like:
• Reviewing and physically rewriting your top goals.
• Practicing gratitude.
• Taking a quick walk to get fresh air and sunlight.
• Build in flexibility: Avoid creating an "end-to-end" morning schedule that easily crumbles. View this time as flexible and enjoyable, not as another stressful "to-do" item.

2. Implement the Pause and Ask Rule

This step is about creating space between a trigger and your response to maintain control over your emotional state.

• Take a quick breath and pause when hit with an external challenge (e.g., traffic, an inconsiderate person, an employee with a problem).
• Ask yourself critical questions: "Is this worth my peace?" and "Is this worth me getting upset about?"
• Recognize the difference between intention and action: Many issues are due to thoughtlessness, not malicious intent.
• Choose your response: By pausing, you prevent your ego from taking control, allowing you to choose a peaceful, measured response rather than reacting automatically, especially in trivial matters like traffic or minor arguments.

3. Schedule Unscheduled Time

This is a time management technique to create vital "margin" in your day, preventing you from constantly rushing.

• Build buffer time into your schedule: If a task or commute takes 15 minutes, schedule 30 minutes.
• Actively block out time: Use your calendar to schedule these buffers as "run over time," "catch up time," or "flex time."
• Use the time wisely: If the time isn't needed for recovery, plan to use it for constructive, peaceful activities like reading a book, listening to educational content, or tackling a task for the next day. This prevents you from defaulting to social media scrolling and further enhances your peace.

 

 

ARN Suggested Reading:

Blessings In the Bullshit: A Guided Journal for Finding the BEST In Every Day – by Mark Cardone & Theron Feidt

https://www.amazon.com/Blessings-Bullshit-Guided-Journal-Finding/dp/B09FP35ZXX/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=blessings+in+the+bullshit&qid=1632233840&sr=8-1

Full List of Recommended Books: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders

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