Episode #28: Why Everything That Happens to You Is Your Fault (Or At Least Why You Should Look at It This Way)

10/08/2024 16 min
Episode #28: Why Everything That Happens to You Is Your Fault (Or At Least Why You Should Look at It This Way)

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In this episode of The Reaching Max Potential Podcast, we explore the transformative idea that taking responsibility for everything that happens to you can propel your personal and professional growth. Discover how embracing this mindset fosters an internal locus of control, enhances resilience, and promotes continuous learning. We'll discuss practical strategies for self-reflection, accountability, and gratitude, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with confidence. Tune in to unlock your full potential by taking charge of your destiny.REFERENCESBandura, A. (1997). Self-efficacy: The exercise of control. W.H. Freeman.Beck, A. T. (1976). Cognitive therapy and the emotional disorders. International Universities Press.Billett, S. (2001). Learning through work: Workplace affordances and individual engagement. Journal of Workplace Learning, 13(5), 209-214.D'Zurilla, T. J., & Nezu, A. M. (2007). Problem-solving therapy: A positive approach to clinical intervention (3rd ed.). Springer.Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of success. Random House.Emmons, R. A., & McCullough, M. E. (2003). Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84(2), 377-389.Epictetus. (2008). The handbook (Enchiridion). Hackett Publishing Company.Gottman, J. M., & Silver, N. (1999). The seven principles for making marriage work. Harmony Books.Kolb, D. A. (1984). Experiential learning: Experience as the source of learning and development. Prentice-Hall.Leary, M. R., Tate, E. B., Adams, C. E., Allen, A. B., & Hancock, J. (2007). Self-compassion and reactions to unpleasant self-relevant events: The implications of treating oneself kindly. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92(5), 887-904.Lumpkin, G. T., & Dess, G. G. (1996). Clarifying the entrepreneurial orientation construct and linking it to performance. Academy of Management Review, 21(1), 135-172.Ng, T. W., Sorensen, K. L., & Eby, L. T. (2006). Locus of control at work: A meta‐analysis. Journal of Organizational Behavior: The International Journal of Industrial, Occupational and Organizational Psychology and Behavior, 27(8), 1057-1087.Pennebaker, J. W., & Seagal, J. D. (1999). Forming a story: The health benefits of narrative. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 55(10), 1243-1254.Rotter, J. B. (1966). Generalized expectancies for internal versus external control of reinforcement. Psychological Monographs: General and Applied, 80(1), 1-28.Ryff, C. D., & Keyes, C. L. (1995). The structure of psychological well-being revisited. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 69(4), 719-727.Stretcher, V. J., McEvoy DeVellis, B., Becker, M. H., & Rosenstock, I. M. (1995). The role of self-efficacy in achieving health behavior change. Health Education Quarterly, 13(1), 73-92.Zimmerman, B. J., & Kitsantas, A. (2005). Homework practices and academic achievement: The mediating role of self-efficacy and perceived responsibility beliefs. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 30(4), 397-417. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.