Ep. 149 - Adapting Strategies, Not Decisions: How to Stay Committed to Your Vision

The Art of Winning

Mar 15 2024 • 19 mins

Have you ever considered how the decision to leap or hesitate could be the defining moment between success and stagnation in your life?

Today, Ashton explores the power of decisiveness, using vivid military metaphors and personal anecdotes to illustrate how making a committed decision can transform every aspect of your life. From the adrenaline-pumping moments of a parachute jump to the strategic shifts required in real estate investing, learn how cutting off all other options leads to unparalleled success, wealth, and happiness. Get ready to discover how every failure is merely a lesson in disguise, and why being half in means you're almost all out. This episode is not just about making decisions; it's about making the decision to win.

[00:01 - 04:47] The Fatal Funnel of Indecision

  • The military metaphor of the "fatal funnel" and the consequences of hesitation
  • The importance of making a decision and committing to it
  • How indecision can threaten the lives of others in high-stakes situations

[04:48 - 11:03] Cutting Off All Other Options

  • The etymology of the word "decision" and its true meaning
  • How cutting off all other options can lead to success in health, wealth, and happiness
  • The difference between saying you want something and truly committing to it

[11:04 - 13:00] Adapting Strategies, Not Decisions

  • Ashton's experience in creating financial freedom through real estate investing
  • How Ashton adapted his strategies while staying committed to his goal
  • The importance of learning from failures and adjusting strategies without changing the decision

[13:01 - 16:23] The Power of a Committed Decision

  • Ashton's experience in military dive school and the decision to remain calm under pressure
  • How a committed decision can be motivating and empowering
  • The importance of accepting nothing less than what you've decided to do

[16:24 - 19:30] Deciding to Change Your Life

  • How to live a life of health, wealth, and happiness
  • The power of deciding to become financially free
  • The importance of reaching out and seeking support in your journey

Connect with Ashton!

Website: Valkere Investment Group

LinkedIn: Valkere Investment Group

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Key Quotes:

"We have to get good at making decisions if we want to be successful." - Ashton Levarek

"Health and wealth are so easy to create when you decide you want to do it." - Ashton Levarek

"Once you've decided what you want, there's no other option, and you're getting it one way or another." - Ashton Levarek