> [!tldr] The thoughts that play through your head on repeat. The central concept in the book [[sources/Soundtracks|Soundtracks]] is the *soundtrack* - the thoughts that plays through your head on repeat. We all have them. Too many people's soundtracks are negative, leading to negative thoughts. People get stuck with negative soundtracks, and these erode our ability to live our best lives. Be aware of your soundtracks. What are you telling yourself over and over again in your head? - Is it true? - Is it helpful? - Is it kind? If's not all three of those things, it's worth trying to flip the soundtrack. If flipping the soundtrack doesn't work, you can try turning the volume down on it by finding [[Turndown Techniques]] that work for you. Some soundtracks I could cultivate: - I'm the luckiest person I know - I can't do everything, but I can do anything - I'm a fit person. - I'm a writer. I write. - My superpower is simplification. # Jon Acuff's "New Anthem" > [!quote] > 1. Today is brand-new and tomorrow is too. > 2. I've got a gift worth giving. > 3. The only person standing in my way is me, and I quit doing that yesterday. > 4. I am the CEO of me, and I am the best boss. > 5. Winning is contagious. When I help others win, I win too. 6. Feeling uncomfortable is just a sign that my old comfort zone is having a hard time keeping up with me. > 6. Momentum is messy. > 7. Everything is always working out for me. > 8. I am my biggest fan. > 9. The best response to obstacles is to do it anyway. > <cite>Jon Acuff</cite> **** # More ## Source - [[Soundtracks]]