Your Self Worth = Your Net Worth with Erin ”Big” Diehl

"Your Self Worth = Your Net Worth" promises to revolutionize your perspective on success and value. Forget everything you thought you knew about financial prosperity and career growth. Today, we have the extraordinary Erin "Big" Diehl to shake up your world. Are you ready to be challenged, inspired, and possibly transformed? Then you're in the right place.

In a world where 80% of our thoughts are negative, Erin Diehl, a master of turning failures into fuel, joins us to unveil the secret weapon for professional triumph: the unbreakable bond between self-worth and net worth. Through her unique blend of humor and wisdom, Erin dissects how our internal narratives shape our external realities. Let's break the shackles of self-doubt and unlock the treasure chest of your true potential!

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: 

• How your net worth follows your self-worth

• 80% of thoughts are negative

• New choice technique for changing thoughts

• Leading energy, not people

[01:58] Why Net Worth = Self-Worth

Erin explains that your self-worth directly impacts your net worth. When you have positive self-esteem and see your own value and potential, you carry yourself with confidence and purpose. This attracts opportunities and allows you to fully utilize your talents. You're also more likely to take risks and pursue your goals wholeheartedly. On the other hand, if you have low self worth and are plagued by doubts, it shows in your energy and actions. You may hold yourself back from applying for promotions, asking for raises, or taking on new challenges. You're less effective at leading others because you don't truly believe in yourself. This limits your ability to increase your skills, career prospects, and overall net worth over time.

[13:27] Finding More Self-Love

Erin shares that 80% of our thoughts are negative and offers the "New Choice" technique - clapping and saying a positive affirmation - to help listeners interrupt negative thought patterns and replace them with kinder statements. When a negative thought like "I'm not good enough" enters your mind, you clap your hands loudly and say "New choice!" aloud. This acts as a pattern interrupt for the brain. You then forgive yourself and immediately replace the thought with an affirmative statement such as "I'm doing the best I can." By making new choices around the stories we tell ourselves, we can start to change our internal dialogue for the better. 

[17:23] The Power of Words 

Erin delves into recent findings that the words we speak aloud physically impact our brain and body. When we say negative words, it triggers stress responses that block logical thinking. However, positive words activate our prefrontal cortex. This is the region responsible for reasoning, problem solving and decision making. It allows us to consider challenges from a place of calm rather than reacting out of fear. By choosing our words wisely, we can physically optimize our brain for success and clarity of thought.

Notable quotes:

[21:53] We aren't leading people, we are leading energy. And so, we're energy leaders. [22:01]

[02:25] Success starts with an internal job. It is up to us to love ourselves first.. [02:39]

Resources Mentioned: 

https://www.learntoimproveit.com/ 

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About the Guest 

Erin “Big” Diehl is a business improv edutainer, failfluencer, and professional zoombie. Through a series of unrelated dares, Erin created improve it!, a unique professional development company that pushes others to laugh, learn, play, and grow. Erin has spoken on global stages both virtually and in-person, and is also the host of a Top 1% Global Podcast.