323. Borrow Their Goggles

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The quote that I mention in this episode is:
"If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old." - Peter Drucker

You are always looking at your life through a set of “goggles.” Those goggles—your thoughts, beliefs, experiences, assumptions, and interpretations—shape what you notice, what you think is important, and even what you believe is possible.

But the person you are becoming has a different perspective. They see things differently because they have made different decisions, developed different beliefs, and learned to interpret their life in new ways. In this episode, I’m talking about what it means to borrow that perspective—to put on the goggles of the next version of you.

This isn’t about positive thinking or pretending everything is great. It’s about intentionally stepping outside your habitual way of thinking so you can see new possibilities, make different decisions, and take different actions.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why so many of your thoughts and interpretations are actually habits

• How your “goggles” shape what you notice, prioritize, and believe

• What it means to borrow the perspective of the person you’re becoming

• Why you don’t need to imagine a perfect future version of yourself

• How a simple perspective shift can change your behavior and priorities

• Why becoming someone new often requires letting go of old thoughts and habits

• How I’m using this shift in my own relationship with social media

• Why creating something new often requires you to stop doing something old

In Short:  The way you see something influences the way you approach it, act on it, and ultimately experience it. Start practicing how to borrow the perspective of the person you’re becoming so you can see your life differently—and begin acting differently, too.

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Breakthrough Mode is a personal development podcast for those who want to build better habits, simplify their lives, and become who they’re meant to be. Hosted by life and habit coach Megan Bauer, each episode blends mindset shifts, practical tools, and real-life examples to help you gain clarity, stay consistent, and create meaningful change.