The Words You Say to Yourself Are Changing Your Life

The words you use every day might be shaping how you think, how you act, and even how you see yourself. In this episode of Average White Guys, Alex and Justin dig into the power of positive and negative words, inspired by Tony Robbins’ book Awakening the Giant Within. What starts as a conversation about saying “magnificent” instead of “good” turns into a much deeper discussion about confidence, self-doubt, business, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves. Justin opens up about something he rarely talks about: why he sometimes feels unintelligent, even while knowing he has built a successful business and family. Alex shares his own experience of feeling behind other highly accomplished people and how that mindset can distort the way you see yourself. They also talk about Alex nearly giving up on the studio after only two months, how changing the way he looked at the situation completely shifted his mindset, and why surrounding yourself with positive people can make such a difference. WHAT YOU’LL HEAR How a single word can change the way you approach your day Why your past can change the meaning a word has for you Justin opens up about struggling with his confidence and intelligence Why smart people can sometimes feel like they aren't smart enough How negative self-talk can create a cycle that reinforces itself Alex talks about nearly shutting down the studio The realization that you aren't supposed to be great at something you've only done for two months How “I'm chasing excellence” changed Justin's mindset Why your environment and the people around you matter How to recognize when you're surrounded by negativity The importance of choosing the words you use with yourself If you've ever been way harder on yourself than you would be on someone else, this one is for you. What is one positive thing you need to start telling yourself? Drop it in the comments. Subscribe to Average White Guys for more conversations about business, life, growth, and everything in between. #AverageWhiteGuys #PositiveThinking #Mindset #SelfImprovement CHAPTERS 00:00 The Power of Words 02:46 Why “Magnificent” Feels Different Than “Good” 05:11 How Your Words Affect Your Mindset 06:17 Becoming the Person You Say You Are 08:18 Justin Opens Up About Self-Doubt 12:00 Why Smart People Don't Always Feel Smart 14:20 The More You Learn, The Less You Realize You Know 15:44 Can Positive Thinking Actually Affect You? 17:11 Justin Talks About Public Speaking 18:00 “I'm Chasing Excellence” 20:31 Alex Almost Shut Down the Studio 21:03 You Aren't Good at It Yet 22:23 The Negative Loop 23:11 Breaking Bad Habits 25:15 Watch Who You Surround Yourself With 26:30 Choose Positivity 27:12 Until Next Time