LH148 — The Influencers in my Life
In this episode, Karel reflects on the two people who have had the greatest influence in his life. These aren't your typical current social media influencers. They're instead people who provided him insights, lessons, and habits for everyday life.
The first is the late Stephen R. Covey and second is Gerritdina Leida Vredenburg, Karel’s late mother. He recorded a tribute episode after each of these influencers in his life passed away. Covey published a book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" in 1989. Karel read it that same year and it changed his life. In fact, that book also inspired the creation of this podcast series 16 1/2 years ago. Karel’s late mother was and still is the most influential person in his life sharing her wisdom, creativity, and iconoclastic perspective on life.
Karel reprises edited versions of the two previous episodes that detailed the key lessons each of these influencers taught him and we hope that you too will find them inspirational.
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Quotes from this episode:
All from Stephen R Covey
“We are free to choose our actions but we are not free to choose the consequences of these actions”
“Most people define greatness through wealth and popularity and position in the corner office by what I call everyday greatness comes from character and contribution”
“Our ultimate freedom is the right and power to decide how anybody or anything outside ourselves will affect us”
“The is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule but to schedule your priorities”
“Admission of ignorance is often the first step in our education”
“Our character is basically a composite of our habits”
Key Takeaways:
Influence shapes our habits and character.
Self-mastery is the foundation of personal effectiveness.
Interdependence enhances teamwork and collaboration.
Self-renewal is essential for long-term success.
Pursue passions over monetary gain for fulfillment.
Humility is key to maintaining relationships and respect.
Authenticity fosters trust and integrity in interactions.
Reflecting on life lessons can guide personal growth.
Teamwork often leads to greater success than individual efforts.
Sharing lessons with loved ones is invaluable.
Please note: This podcast does not provide medical advice, only personal experiences, so please consult your doctor.
