The Growth Arena: Exploring Growth, Mindset & Happierness in the Everyday Grind
Welcome to The Growth Arena, a podcast where we explore personal growth, mindset, and happiness—together. I’m Kaan Celebi, your host and a fellow traveler on this journey of self-improvement.
Each episode dives into what I’m learning about resilience, stoicism, and living a more fulfilling life, with practical insights, real stories, and meaningful conversations. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of family life, entrepreneurship, or just trying to thrive in the everyday grind, this podcast is your space to step into the arena, embrace the process, and grow—one step at a time.
The Growth Arena: Exploring Growth, Mindset & Happierness in the Everyday Grind
Episode 15: Control What You Can Control - And Let The Rest Go
Summary
In this conversation, Kaan Celebi discusses the importance of taking control of one's life by focusing on what can be controlled and letting go of what cannot. He emphasizes the significance of ownership, especially in parenting, and how teaching children to focus on effort rather than outcomes can build resilience. The discussion also covers the need for reflection and self-assessment in the face of challenges and failures, encouraging a mindset shift towards personal growth and learning.
Takeaways
- Control what you can and let go of the rest.
- Blaming others is easier than taking ownership.
- You have an obligation to play the cards you're dealt.
- Praising effort over outcome builds resilience in kids.
- Growth is about how you respond to challenges.
- Reflect on what you can control in tough situations.
- Shift focus from outcomes to effort for better learning.
- Self-talk should be constructive, not critical.
- Building resilience requires learning from failures.
- Redirect energy to what you can control.