Summary:

In this conversation, Dr. Corey Wilks discusses the psychological traits that lead individuals to make excuses instead of changes. He emphasizes the importance of cognitive restructuring, specifically the technique of turning 'but' into 'so' to shift focus from problems to solutions. By adopting this mindset, individuals can overcome their natural tendencies to find problems and instead actively seek solutions, ultimately leading to personal growth and achievement of goals.

Takeaways:

• You can make excuses or you can make changes.
• Humans are designed to find problems.
• Cognitive misers avoid putting in effort.
• Fear of the unfamiliar leads to avoidance.
• Finding problems comes naturally, but solutions require effort.
• Cognitive restructuring can help shift focus.
• Turn 'but' into 'so' for a mindset change.
• Successful people focus on finding solutions.
• Practice finding solutions rather than problems.
• Your perception can be skewed by your brain.

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