S3E38 - The Greatest Thing You Will Ever Do

McKay returns today with a powerful message revolving around the idea that the greatest accomplishment in life is not defined solely by external achievements, but by becoming a better, more compassionate person. Along the way, he explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, the power of perspective, along with the roles they play in personal improvement and development.

McKay shares such inspiring stories as that of Erik Weihenmayer, a young man who faced the daunting loss of his eyesight and transformed his adversity into incredible achievements. Noting that Erik's initial anger and denial turned into determination and growth once he decided to redefine himself based on his abilities rather than his disabilities, McKay advises us all to focus on what we can do rather than dwelling on our limitations. He also introduces the concept of backward design - starting with the end goal in mind and working backward to create a roadmap for personal development. Be sure to join our host here today as he opens our eyes to the value of focusing on such virtues as faith, knowledge, patience, kindness, and charity, and encourages us all to embrace the concept that becoming, not just doing, is truly the greatest achievement in life.

Episode Highlights:

• Erik Weihenmayer’s journey from losing his eyesight to becoming the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
• The stages of adversity, including anger, denial, and acceptance, and the power of determination and self-acceptance
• The importance of embracing challenges as opportunities for personal growth and transformation
• The concept that the greatest thing one can ever do is to become a better, more compassionate person
• Exploring backward design, centering, and the pursuit of virtuous characteristics as tools for personal development

Quotes:

"The greatest thing you will ever do is found in the person you become from your efforts in this life."

"Our greatest quest in life is to become, not just to do."

"Become a person of light or goodness."

"We major in minor things, and that's why we fail."

"Centering gives you a sense of purpose and success."

"If these things be in you and abound, your life will bear fruit, or yield a comfortable place with God."

"The currency of today isn't time. It's attention. We have so many distractions in our life that we've learned not to focus."

"What is the greatest thing you will ever do? Build the you that you know you can become."

Links:

https://www.mckaychristensen.org/