Alex Hormozi: Why I don't follow my feelings..

The video is about why Alex Hormozi doesn't follow his feelings and instead focuses on observable actions and creating meaning in his life.

This video by Alex Hormozi was published on Jun 21, 2022.
Video length: 08:12.

In this video, Alex Hormozi discusses why he doesn't follow his feelings and instead focuses on observable outcomes and creating meaning in his life.

He believes that there is no single agreed upon meaning of life and that this allows individuals to create their own meaning and align their activities with it. He also talks about the power of acceptance and how many people make themselves miserable by thinking they shouldn't feel a certain way.

Ultimately, he believes that having reasoning behind one's beliefs and assumptions is more rewarding in the long run.

• Observable actions are more useful than fictitious mental thought processes.
• Capital M meaning is the meaning of life for everyone, while little meaning is the meaning we choose to give to our lives.
• Language changes when there is no required meaning, allowing for more freedom in business and in life.
• Personal struggles and pain can lead to a viewpoint of the world that resonates with some people.
• Acceptance of oneself can lead to less misery and medication is often prescribed because people feel they shouldn't feel a certain way.

Why I don't follow my feelings.. - YouTube

Observable Actions

• Marketers and salespeople often make up fictitious mental thought processes.
• Observable actions are more useful in driving action and creating outcomes.
• Feelings exist but are not helpful in editing activities.
• Activities should be aligned with meaning and goals.
• Feedback loops can help move variables closer to desired outcomes.

Capital M Meaning vs. Little Meaning

• Capital M meaning is the meaning of life for everyone.
• Little meaning is the meaning we choose to give to our lives.
• Not having capital M meaning is freeing because we can create our own meaning.
• Not having capital M meaning can be difficult because there are no rules to follow.
• Assumptions are based on observations and are more flexible than beliefs.

Language and Expectations

• Language changes when there is no required meaning.
• Shoulds, musts, and needs no longer exist.
• Expectations that weigh us down are just implied shoulds, have to's, and musts.
• Not having rules allows for more freedom in business and in life.
• Acceptance of feelings and who we are can lead to more power and less misery.

Why I don't follow my feelings.. - YouTube

Personal Experience

• Personal struggles and pain led to a viewpoint of the world.
• Sharing this viewpoint can resonate with some people.
• There is no problem with being sad or feeling a certain way.
• Acceptance of oneself can lead to less misery.
• Medication is often prescribed because people feel they shouldn't feel a certain way.

Why feelings don't matter to Alex Hormozi

• People label feelings as good or bad, creating more suffering than the actual experience.
• Accepting feelings as things that we experience, like weather, can reduce suffering.
• People spend too much time and effort trying to figure out how they feel to judge or label themselves as doing well or not.
• Feelings don't matter for accomplishment or fitness.
• Defining love by what one is willing to endure to keep something depends on how much one has conditioned themselves to accept it.

Why Alex Hormozi focuses on observable actions and creating meaning

• Alex enjoys measuring and defining things.
• He believes that he will redefine terms and accept things as they are, which helps him get through difficult times.
• He has a refrain in his head for his own mental illness: "and that's okay."
• Observable actions and creating meaning are more important than feelings for him.
• He doesn't talk about this stuff much because most people get bored of it.

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