We're going through the book called "The Wealth Money Can't Buy" by Robin Sharma. We're going to reflect on the many influences that have shaped who we are today—our upbringing, environment, relationships, and even the media we consume. It's a reminder that while many factors contribute to our identity, we also have the power to reshape our lives through awareness and intentional choices. How we respond to those influences can determine the direction we take from here on out.
Yesterday, we watched a conference called the GLS, the Global Leadership Conference, with some incredible speakers like Michael Jr, and he said a couple things that go right along with this chapter today.
The P.E.N.A.M. Principle
The P.E.N.A.M. principle is a powerful way to understand how our surroundings and upbringing shape us, and it's empowering to realize that we can change our direction once we become aware of these influences.
"Have you ever wondered how you have become the person that you are?".
Oftentimes people will say things like "I wasn't raised in a healthy family", "I wasn't taught about food", "I wasn't told how to work out", "I wasn't told how to take care of my finances". A common tendency for people to explain their current circumstances or challenges is by referencing their upbringing or lack of early education in certain areas. But have you ever considered what unfolded to make you, you?
I have an answer for you, it's called P.E.N.A.M.
P - PARENTS
You are the way you are today because of your parents. They passed along they're faulty programming to you. A child assumes the thinking and subconsciously models the modes of behaviors of the caregivers who teach them how the world works.
E - Environment
Allowing mediocre inputs into your personal orbit like violent TV shows, toxic news feeds, messages from narcissistic online influencers. Over time, these forces will degrade your positivity, your performance and your joyfulness.
N - Nation
Depending on where you were born, there are different freedoms. Cultural values and societal expectations differ widely, affecting personal choices in areas like lifestyle, relationships, and career paths.
A - Associations
Who you spend your time with will greatly impact your thinking, the way that you feel and the way that you act. The people around us have a significant impact on our thoughts, behaviors, and attitudes. This can affect our mood and overall mental well-being.
M - Media
Media is everywhere in today's world, from smartphones to televisions, computers, and billboards. It's become so integrated into our daily lives that we often don't realize how much we're consuming. Media consumption can shape our worldviews, opinions, and beliefs, often without us being fully aware of it.
Once you become aware of these five forces and they have shaped you and grown you into who you are, you now can rise. You now have the ability to choose better and change your direction.
The P.E.N.A.M. principle reminds us that while we don't choose the circumstances we're born into, we do have the power to shape our lives once we become aware of these influences. It's a call to mindfulness and intentional living, encouraging us to take an active role in our personal development.
STORY TIME
I grew up in a medical family, my parents were both paramedics. I have seen a lot growing up. I even went through EMT classes, did CPR on people, and even took people out of car accidents. This is probably why I don't cry easily. I don't get emotional easily. I can compartmentalize anything and just shut it off.
Yes, I saw a lot of bad things happen, but we were also able to help a lot of people and I believe those experiences made me who I am today. I'm adaptable and I can make decisions really quick.
SELF-AWARENESS
People will tend to blame the lack of discipline or how they were raised, but it's all awareness. Awareness is the first step towards change. It allows us to see our patterns, understand our motivations, and recognize areas where we can improve. Once you have the awareness you can then decide to make a different choice. It shifts us from feeling like victims of our circumstances to being the authors of our own lives.
You need to stop blaming other people for the where you're at today, and start making a change for the better. Taking responsibility for our situation, regardless of how we got there, is empowering. It puts us in control of our future. And by taking responsibility and making different choices, we can break negative cycles that may have been passed down through generations.
"Isn't it funny how when you're in a marriage or any type of relationship, you hear this word compromise. The word compromise isn't actually a good word. It never gets things done, and it allows both people to just settle".
If the answer to your problem has an external character, you are not in control.
External factors such as financial, physical, spiritual, or emotional relationships, then you actually are not in control of your own life. If you're not happy with certain areas of your life, then go and figure out why and then decide to change for the better. You don't have to be controlled by an outside character, you can control your choices from here on out.
I'm excited to go through this book with all of you. Thank you for tuning in! You can visit us at ketomomsecrets.com, look for book club or how to get started. Have a wonderful day and I'll talk to you soon.
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