[Music] you ever wonder why some people seem to have it all together while others are constantly struggling to keep up it's not luck it's not Talent it's not even about having more opportunities it all comes down to one simple thing control control over what you say control over what you think control over how you feel and control over how you manage your resources let me tell you something if you can master your mouth your mind your food and your money you can master your life most people don't realize that the power to change everything is
already inside them just waiting to be tapped into but if you don't control these things they'll control you these things shape your world they influence every decision you make every relationship you build and every opportunity you either take or Miss control them and you control your life let them run wild and you'll find yourself in a place you never wanted to be So today we're going to dive into this we're going to break it down and when I'm done you'll walk out of here with a new sense of focus and responsibility over your life let's
talk about your mouth when I say control your mouth I'm not just telling you to hold your tongue when you're angry although that's important I'm talking about realizing the power that comes with every word you say the words you speak are like arrows you can't take them back once they leave your lips so many people don't realize this they talk with without thinking spit out negativity or gossip without considering the impact but the truth is the words that come out of your mouth have the power to shape your life your relationships and your future when
you speak you're not just describing the world around you you're creating it the words you use build the foundation of your reality if you constantly speak about how hard life is how unfair things are or how impossible your dreams seem you are literally creating environment that reflects those very words you're putting that energy out into the world and the world responds on the flip side if you speak with faith if you declare possibility if you encourage others you're creating an environment where success and positivity can flourish think about the people who inspire you do they
speak doubt do they tear others down or do they use their words to uplift to push forward and to open doors for themselves and others that's the kind of power you hold the power to Speak Life into any situation but that power can also do damage if you're reckless you've got to be deliberate about the words you use so the next time you're about to speak stop for a second ask yourself is this going to help the situation or make it worse is what I'm about to say based in truth or is it based on
emotional frustration too often people let their emotions control their words and they say things they regret but once it's out there it's out there you can apologize you can try to make things right but the damage is done that's why you've got to to be intentional about what you say and here's the thing this isn't just about how you talk to others about how you talk to yourself selft talk is real the way you speak to yourself the words you choose when you think about your own life your own capabilities your own future those words
are shaping your reality if you constantly tell yourself I can't do this or I'm not good enough or it's too hard guess what you're going to start believing it you'll limit yourself because you're feeding your mind the wrong message you'll be begin to act as if those limitations are real when in fact they're just a reflection of the negativity you've been speaking but when you flip the script and start speaking positive affirming words to yourself everything changes when you wake up in the morning and tell yourself I can handle whatever comes my way I am
more than capable I deserve success that's when you begin to build the confidence and mindset you need to move forward you speak yourself into strength you speak yourself into courage and before long those words become actions and those actions turn into habits that shape your future you see controlling your mouth isn't about silence it's about being intentional it's about understanding that every word that leaves your lips is either contributing to your success or setting you back it's about recognizing that your words have power over your relationships your opportunities and even your own self-perception look life
will throw challenges at you that's a guarantee but when you choose your words carefully you can navigate those challenges with a sense of of control and purpose when you speak words of wisdom positivity and truth you attract those things into your life people will start to see you differently they'll respect you more they'll come to you for advice because they know you're someone who speaks with intention someone who uses words as tools for building not for tearing down think of your words as seeds if you plant seeds of Doubt fear and negativity that's what you'll
Harvest but if you plant seeds of Faith determination and positivity that's what we grow in your life so be mindful of the seeds you're planting because you're going to have to live in the garden you create too many people spend their time talking about what's wrong what's missing or what they don't have they complain about their circumstances their jobs their relationships and they wonder why things aren't changing but they're not using the power they already have they're not speaking life into their situations they're not taking control of the one thing they can control their words
if you want to see change in your life it starts with what you say let me give you an example think about someone who always talks about how hard life is every time you see them they're complaining about something what kind of energy are they putting out into the world what kind of opportunities are they attracting not the good kind that's for sure now think about someone who always speaks with hope someone who talks about Solutions instead of problems you can feel the difference can't you that That's The Power of Words That's The Power of
controlling your mouth if you want to be successful if you want to be a leader if you want to make a difference in this world you've got to get your words in check stop speaking defeat into your life stop saying I can't and start saying I will stop talking about what's going wrong and start talking about what's possible and don't just do this for yourself do it for the people around you when you control your mouth you become a of strength for others your words can lift someone up when they're feeling down your words can
Inspire someone to keep going when they're ready to give up but if you're reckless with your words if you're constantly criticizing complaining or speaking in Anger you're going to push people away you're going to create an environment where negativity thrives and that's not the kind of Legacy you want to leave behind so let's bring it back to this idea of control you can't control everything in life you can't control other people's actions you can't control the circumstances you're born into and you can't always control the challenges that come your way but what you can control
is your mouth you can control what you say you can choose to speak words that Empower uplift and inspire you can choose to be deliberate with your words understanding the power they hold this isn't just about success it's about living a life of purpose it's about recognizing the power you have to create your own reality to shape the world around you and to leave a positive impact on the people you meet birds are a tool if you use them wisely they will build a life that reflects your true potential if you use them carelessly they
will destroy opportunities before they even have a chance to bloom so the next time you open your mouth remember this your words have power control them speak with intention Speak Life into your future into your relationships and into your own selfworth and watch how the world changes around you let's get real about your mind your mind is the most powerful tool you have it's where everything begins every action every decision every habit you build it's all rooted in your thoughts your mind is where battles are won or lost long before they ever manifest in your
life you've got to understand this because if you don't control your mind it will control you and when you let that happen you end up living a life that's reactive instead of proactive driven by fears and doubts instead of purpose and intention think about it everything you've ever done good or bad started with a thought whether it was deciding to go after a dream hitting the gym to get in shape or even making a mistake it all started in your head that's why the saying as a man thinketh so as he is so powerful it
means that your life is shaped by the thoughts you allow to take root in your mind what you focus on expans so if your mind is filled with negativity fear or doubt that's the direction your life will head in but if you fill it with thoughts of growth possibility and determination you'll start moving toward those things instead too many people let their minds run wild letting fear and doubt take control they worry about what might go wrong about what people think or about whether they're good enough and once those thoughts take hold they start to
spiral one negative thought turns into another and pretty soon they're stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and anxiety Paralyzed by the very thoughts they allowed to control them but here's the thing you don't have to live like that you can change the narrative playing out in your mind you can choose to control your thoughts and when you do you take control of your life let me break it down for you controlling your mind isn't about ignoring the hard stuff or pretending that fear doesn't exist fear is real doubt is real but what you do with
those feelings that's what makes the difference are you going to let fear stop you or you going to acknowledge it and keep moving forward anyway that's the choice you get to make every single day when you control your mind you don't eliminate fear or doubt you rise above it you learn how to manage it how to push through it and how to keep going even when it feels like the odds are stacked against you this is where discipline comes in you've got to train your mind the same way an athlete trains their body you don't
just wake up one day with mental strength it's built over time with intentionality and effort you've got to be deliberate about what you allow into your mind too many people feed their minds with garbage negative news toxic social media drama and wonder why they feel so stressed and overwhelmed but what you consume mentally is just as important as what you consume physically if you're constantly feeding your mind with negativity it's no wonder you're struggling to stay positive and focused so what do you do you guard your mind like it's the most valuable thing you own
because it is you've got to be selective about what you expose yourself to if it doesn't feed your spirit if it doesn't align with your goals or your values Let It Go inste said fill your mind with things that challenge you that push you to grow that inspire you to be better read books that make you think that open your mind to new ideas and possibilities listen to people who motivate you who've walked the path you want to walk and who've overcome the obstacles you're facing and here's another thing surround yourself with people who Lift
You Up The Company You Keep has a huge impact on your mindset if you're hanging around people people who are always negative always complaining always doubting that energy is going to rub off on you but if you're around people who are driven focused and positive that energy is contagious to the more you expose yourself to positivity and success the more your mind will start to reflect that you'll start to believe in yourself more to see opportunities where others see obstacles and to push through challenges with confidence instead of fear controlling your mind also means being
intentional about your thoughts when a negative thought Creeps in and will You' got to catch it challenge it and replace it with something better you can't just let negative thoughts sit there and fester if you do they'll take root and grow into something bigger than they ever needed to be instead when you catch yourself thinking I can't do this stop and ask yourself is that really true what evidence do I have that I can't most of the time you'll realize that those negative thoughts aren't based in reality they're just your fear talking so challenge them
flip the script and replace them with thoughts that serve you another powerful tool for controlling your mind is visualization when you visualize your goals your dreams and your success you train your mind to focus on what you want rather than what you're afraid of when you can see it in your mind you can start to believe it's possible and once you believe it's possible you'll start taking the actions necessary to make it a reality visualization isn't just daydreaming it's a way of programming your mind for Success it's about creating a mental picture of where you're
headed and letting that picture guide your actions every morning when you wake wake up you have a choice are you going to let the world dictate your thoughts or are you going to take control of your [Music] mind it's easy to get swept up in the chaos of life to let stress fear or negativity take over but you have the power to choose a different path you have the power to focus on what you can control to think positively and to approach every situation with a mindset that says I can handle this I've got this
when you start your day with that kind of intention everything else falls into place meditation and prayer are also powerful ways to control your mind when you take time each day to quiet your thoughts to Center yourself and to connect with something bigger than yourself you give your mind the space it needs to recharge and refocus meditation helps you become more aware of your thoughts so you can catch the negative ones before they spiral out of control prayer reminds you that you're not in this alone that you're part of something greater and that you have
the strength to overcome whatever comes your way the bottom line is this controlling your mind is a daily practice it's not something you do once and then forget about it's a commitment to yourself to your goals and to your future it's about taking responsibility for your thoughts and understanding that they they have the power to shape your life when you control your mind you take back control of your destiny you're no longer at the mercy of fear doubt or negativity you're in the driver's seat steering your life in the direction you want to go so
start today start by being mindful of your thoughts start by feeding your mind with the kind of information people and experiences that will push you towards success challenge the negative thoughts when they arise and replace them with thoughts that serve you visualize your goals meditate pray and take control of your mind because when you do that you take control of your life and once you're in control of your mind there's nothing you can't achieve now let's dive into something that people often Overlook but plays a huge role in how their lives unfold your mood your
mood is like the lens through which you see the world and if you don't control it that lens can distort everything around you think about it you've probably seen it happen before someone wakes up on the wrong side of the bed and all day they carry that bad energy with them every interaction is negative every obstacle feels like a catastrophe they're walking around like the whole world is against them when in reality it's their mood that's the problem they've let a fleeting emotion take over and dictate how they experience their day but here's what you
need to realize your mood doesn't just happen to you you have more control over it than you think your mood is not some external force that you're powerless against it's not something you have to surrender to your mood is a choice is something you can regulate something you can manage no matter what's happening around you and when you understand that when you realize that you have the power to control your emotional state everything starts to change now let's be clear about something emotions are real I'm not saying you should ignore how you feel if you're
angry you're angry if you're sad you're sad those are legitimate emotions and they deserve to be acknowledged but here's the thing just because you feel something doesn't mean you have to let it control you feelings are like waves they rise they fall they come they go but you don't have to be swept away by them you can learn to ride the wave instead of drowning in it one of the biggest mistakes people make is thinking that their feelings are facts they wake up feeling stressed or anxious and they start to believe that their entire day
is doomed but feelings are not facts just because you feel something in the moment doesn't mean it's the absolute truth it doesn't mean your day is ruined or that your life is off track it's just an emotion it's temporary and the moment you start to recognize that the moment you understand that your mood is fluid and can be changed You Take Back Control here's where you start awareness most people go through their day on autopilot completely unaware of how their mood is affecting them they let their emotions dictate their actions without even realizing it they're
reacting instead of responding but when you become aware of your mood when you check in with yourself and say wait a minute how am I feeling right now you give yourself the power power to shift that energy you become the one in the driver's seat rather than letting your emotion steer the car think about it how many times have you let something small set the tone for your whole day maybe you got stuck in traffic or someone said something that rubbed you the wrong way before you know it you're carrying that frustration with you all
day snapping at people getting irritated over things that don't really matter you let that one small thing snowball into something much bigger than it needed to be but when you control your mood you can stop that snowball before it gets rolling you can pause take a breath and decide how you want to respond you can choose to let it go to not let that moment Define your entire day and that's the key choice you always have a choice when it comes to your mood you may not be able to control what happens to you but
you can always control how you respond you can choose to dwell on the negative or you can choose to focus on the positive you can choose to let a bad moment ruin your day or you can choose to move on and make the best of it it's all up to you and when you start to see your mood as something you can control you stop being a victim of your circumstances you become empowered now controlling your mood doesn't mean putting on a fake smile and pretending everything is okay when it's not it's not about suppressing
your emotions or ignoring how you feel it's about managing your emotions in a way that serves you rather than letting them run the show it's about finding healthy outlets for your feelings and making sure that that they don't dictate your actions in a negative way let's talk about gratitude for a minute gratitude is one of the most powerful tools you have for controlling your mood when you focus on what you're grateful for when you make a conscious effort to shift your attention to the good things in your life it's almost impossible to stay in a
negative State gratitude forces you to recognize that no matter what's going wrong this still something going right it changes your perspective it shifts your focus from what you don't have to what you do have from what's lacking to what's abundant so when you find yourself in a bad mood when things aren't going your way take a moment to stop and reflect on what you're grateful for it doesn't have to be something big it could be as simple as the fact that you woke up this morning that you have a roof over your head or that
you have people in your life who care about you whatever it is focus on it let it fill you up let it remind you that even in the midst of challenges there's still something to be thankful for gratitude changes everything another powerful tool for controlling your mood is your mindset you see your mood is directly tied to how you think if you're constantly thinking negative thoughts if you're always focused on what's wrong or what's lacking it's going to be hard to stay in a positive mood but if you train your mind to focus on the
good to see challenges as opportunities and setbacks as lessons your mood will follow your mood is a reflection of your thoughts so if you want to control your mood start by controlling your mind meditation and mindfulness are great ways to do this when you take time each day to quiet your mind to Center yourself you create space for positive energy to flow in you become more aware of your thoughts and that awareness allows you to shift your mood when it starts to go off track instead of reacting to every little thing that happens you learn
to respond with intention you learn to choose how you feel rather than than letting your emotions choose for you and let's not forget about your energy your mood is contagious the energy you put out into the world will come back to you if you're walking around with a negative attitude constantly complaining constantly focusing on what's wrong you're going to attract more negativity into your life but if you're positive if you're optimistic if you're grateful that energy will attract more of the same people will want to be around you opportunities will start to open up success
will start to come your way so take control of your mood don't let it control you don't let a bad morning turn into a bad day or a bad day turned into a bad week recognize that you have the power to shift your energy at any moment you can choose to be positive you can choose to be grateful you can choose to see the good even in the midst of challenges and when you do that you'll start to notice that your life begins to change your mood matters it affects everything you do from your relationships
to your career to your overall happiness so don't take it lightly pay attention to how you're feeling check in with yourself regularly and when you notice that your mood is starting to go off track take steps to shift it breathe reflect focus on what's good choose gratitude choose positivity choose to control your mood because when you do you take control of your life and finally let's talk about money this one's big and I don't mean just in terms of dollars and cents I'm talking about the the mindset you have toward money money can either be
a tool that gives you Freedom or it can be a shackle that ties you down weighs you down and keeps you up at night too many people are controlled by their money or by the lack of it they're out here living paycheck to paycheck wondering how they're going to make ends meet they're drowning in debt feeling like they'll never catch a break they don't have a plan and because they don't have a plan they feel powerless but here's the truth money just like anything else in your life is something you can control you've just got
to be intentional about it you've got to make the decision to control it instead of letting it control you first off let me make something clear money is not the root of all evil you've heard that before right people like to throw that around but they're misquoting it it's not the money itself that's the problem it's the love of money it's when you become obsessed with it when you start chasing it at all costs when you're willing to do anything and everything just to get more of it that's when you get into trouble but money
itself for money is neutral it's a tool and how you use that tool that's what makes a difference you can use it to build something beautiful something lasting something that benefits not just you but the people around you or you can use it recklessly carelessly and find yourself in a deeper hole than when you started the choice is yours so how do you control your money how do you take the reins and stop letting it control you it starts with a plan you've got to create a plan for your money you've got to know where
every dollar is going before it even gets there too many people out here are just spending without thinking without planning they're reacting to every sale every impulse every impulse every fleeting desire but if you want to control your money you've got to be proactive that means budgeting that means saving that means investing in your future it's about being in with every dollar that comes into your hands now budgeting might not sound like the most exciting thing in the world but let me tell you something budgeting is freedom when you have a budget you know exactly
where your money is going you're not guessing you're not stressing you're in control you're telling your money what to do instead of wondering where it went and when you're in control when you're intentional you stop letting your emotions drive your spending let's talk about about that for a second emotions and money they don't mix well how many times have you had a bad day and decided to go out and spend money just to feel better how many times have you told yourself I deserve this and bought something you knew you couldn't afford listen I get
it we've all been there but here's the thing just because you feel like you deserve something doesn't mean you should buy it just because you had a bad day doesn't mean you should spend money that's going to set you back financially that kind of emotional spending is a trap and if you're not careful it will keep you stuck in a cycle of debt and stress you've got to be smart with your money you've got to think long term don't just focus on the here and now think about where you want to be 5 years from
now 10 years from now think about what kind of life you want to create for yourself and your family and then start making decisions that will help you get there that means saving that means investing that means living below your means even when it feels like everyone else is out there living it up let's talk about about saving for a second because a lot of people out here are not saving nearly enough they're living for today spending every dime they make and hoping that tomorrow will take care of itself but tomorrow's coming whether you're ready
or not you've got to prepare for it you've got to save for it start by building an emergency fund something to cover those unexpected expenses that life throws your way because let me tell you something life is going to throw you some curveballs the car is going to break down the roof is going to leak you're going to have medical bills if you don't have money set aside for those emergencies you're going to find yourself in a hole that's hard to climb out of once You' got your emergency fund in place start thinking about your
future start thinking about retirement about Investments about Building Wealth that will last and here's the thing about wealth it's not about how much you make it's about how much you keep it's about building something that lasts too many people are focused on making more money but they're not paying attention to how much they're spending they're making six figures but they're living paycheck to paycheck because they're spending it all as soon as it comes in that's not wealth wealth is when you've got something that lasts wealth is when you're building a legacy when you're creating Financial
Freedom for yourself and for the generations that come after you and let me say this Financial Freedom doesn't mean having millions of dollars in the bank it means being in control of your money instead of your money controlling you it means living within your means it means having a plan it means being intentional about where your money is going and making sure it's working for you not against you when you've got Financial Freedom you've got options you can live life on your own terms you can pursue your passions you can give back to your community
in meaningful ways you can invest in the things that matter to you but you'll never get there if you're letting your money run the show if you're letting your emotions drive your spending if you're spending more than you're earning if you don't have a plan so here's what you need to do start by getting clear about about where your money is going track your spending look at every dollar that's coming in and every dollar that's going out and then create a budget that reflects your priorities make sure you're saving make sure you're investing make sure
you're thinking long term not just about today and here's the thing it's never too late to start I don't care if you're 25 or 55 if you're just starting your career or getting ready to retire it's never too late to take control of your money it might take some time it might take some sacrifice but it's worth it because when you control your money you're not just Building Wealth You're Building freedom and that freedom will allow you to live life on your terms to pursue your passions to give back in ways that are meaningful to
you so control your money don't let it control you be intentional be disciplined make a plan and stick to it because when you do that you're not just securing your financial future you're securing your freedom you're giving yourself options you're creating a life that's not defined by stress by limitations by debt you're creating a life that's defined by possibility by Opportunity by abundance and that's a life worth living so take control it's your money it's your life don't let either one slip through your fingers let's bring it all together now control your mouth control your
mind control your mood control your money these are the pillars that will determine the quality of your life you can't control everything that happens to you but you can control how you respond to it and that's where your true power lies you're not a victim of circumstance you're not at the mercy of life's ups and downs you have the power to shape your reality to create your future and to live a life that's full of purpose meaning and success but it all starts with taking control let's talk about your mouth the words you speak are
more powerful than you realize you can speak life or you can speak destru C every time you open your mouth you're making a choice you're either building something up or you're tearing it down you can build your relationships your career your self-esteem with the words you use or you can sabotage them when you're intentional about your words when you speak with purpose you'll see how much smoother your life runs you'll notice people respond to you differently you'll notice doors open for you that would have stayed shut if you were Reckless with your words and it's
not just about speaking kindly to others it's about speaking kindly to yourself the way you talk to yourself matters if you keep telling yourself you can't do it you're not good enough you'll never succeed guess what you'll start believing it and once you believe it you'll act on it so control your mouth because your words will create the world you live in next control your mind it's a Battlefield and the war is won or lost up here every action you take starts with a thought every habit every decision every goal you set it all begins
in your mind if you don't take control of your thoughts they'll run wild doubt fear negativity they'll creep in and take over if you let them but you don't have to let them you can choose what you focus on you can choose to fill your mind with positive empowering thoughts you can choose to feed it with knowledge with inspiration with faith and when you do that you'll find that your actions follow suit you'll start making better decisions you'll start pushing yourself harder reaching higher going further than you ever thought possible because when you control your
mind you control your destiny now control your mood too many of us let our emotions dictate how we show up in the world we let a bad day ruin everything we let one small set back turn into a big problem but your mood is your responsibility you can't always control control what happens to you but you can control how you respond to it you can choose to shift your perspective you can choose gratitude over frustration optimism over Despair and when you make that choice you'll notice your energy shifts people are drawn to positive energy opportunities
are drawn to positive energy success is drawn to positive energy so don't let your emotions run the show you're the one in control here and finally control your money money is a tool it's not something to chase after endlessly and it's not something to fear it's something to manage wisely when you're intentional about how you use it when you budget when you save when you invest you're setting yourself up for Freedom Financial Freedom isn't about being rich it's about having options it's about being able to make choices that align with your values and your goals
instead of being trapped by debt or limited by a lack of resources when you control your money you're not just Building Wealth you're building a life a life that gives you the freedom to pursue your path passions to help others to live without constant worry but let me say this none of this happens overnight you don't just wake up one day and suddenly have control over everything it takes time it takes effort it takes discipline and you don't have to be perfect you don't have to have it all figured out right now but you do
have to start start today start with one thing maybe it's watching what you say maybe it's taking control of your thoughts maybe it's using to be positive even when things aren't going your way or maybe it's creating a budget and sticking to it Whatever It Is take that first step and then take another and before you know it you'll have built a life that's intentional a life that's meaningful a life that's yours and as you do that as you start taking control of these four areas your mouth your mind your mood and your money you'll
begin to see a shift you'll notice that you're not just living day-to-day reacting to whatever life throws at you you're creating your life you're in the driver's seat and that's a powerful place to be but here's the thing it's not just about you when you take control of your life you're also creating a ripple effect you're inspiring the people around you you're showing them what's possible you're lifting them up whether it's your family your friends your community when you live with intention when you take control you become a leader you become a light in a
world world that desperately needs it so don't wait don't sit back and let life happen to you take control control your mouth your mind your mood and your mood and your money it's not going to be easy it's not going to be quick but it will be worth it and when you look back one day you'll see that you didn't just live your life you created it you shaped it you owned it and in doing that you'll have built something that no one can take away from you a legacy a life full of purpose of
meaning of success so start today take that first step control your life because nobody else is going to do it for you you have the power the control is in your hands so what are you going to do with it [Music]
