E219: Focus on the Gains

Summary

In this episode, Benjamin Lee reflects on the new year and expresses gratitude to his listeners. He shares the story of how he started the podcast and the fears he had to overcome. Benjamin introduces the concept of the Gap and the Gain, emphasizing the importance of measuring success and progress. He discusses the practice of daily wins and weekly reflection to stay focused on the gains. Benjamin encourages listeners to make their future bigger than their past and appreciate the blessings they have. He concludes by mentioning his most popular podcast episode and teases future episodes about the I Can Do mindset.

Takeaways

• Measure success and progress by focusing on the gains rather than the gaps.
• Create a system to track daily wins and reflect on them weekly.
• Make your future bigger than your past by setting goals and measuring backward.
• Appreciate the blessings and successes you have in your life.

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Gratitude

01:22The Origin of the Podcast

03:19The Gap and the Gain

06:14Measuring Success and Progress

07:12Daily Wins and Weekly Reflection

09:01Focusing on Gains, Not Gaps

10:29Making Your Future Bigger Than Your Past

11:29Applying the Gap and the Gain to 2024

14:48Appreciating Blessings and Popular Podcast Episode