“Alright, let’s address the elephant in the room. Perhaps something I wrote in a blog ruffles your feathers. Or perhaps you disagreed with a family member, friend, co-worker or stranger. Maybe, you’ve encountered some difficulty at work or hardship problems in life. That’s okay! Your reaction, whether you loved it, hated it, or felt indifferent, says far more about you than it does about everyone and everything else.

And that’s a powerful lesson. Why? Because your reactions reflect your mindset, beliefs, values and expectations. It’s not about the words I wrote, or someone else spoke, or the experience you had, it’s about how you process them. The truth is life itself works the same way. Life happens, and we either react to it or respond to it. The question is: who’s in charge of your mind?

Since I also work in the entertainment business making movies or now ‘content’ let me give you an example I’ve used for five decades. It occurred to me in my life and so I’ve shared it ever since. Picture two people sitting side by side, watching the same movie. When the credits roll, one walks out saying, ‘That was incredible!’ The other groans, ‘What a waste of time!’ Sometimes I loved it while my friend didn’t, or I hated it but they liked it.

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Did the movie change? No, of course not. The film is the film. Its content doesn’t shift based on who’s watching it. What differs or changes is the perspective of each viewer. One person resonated with it, while the other didn’t. Their reactions weren’t about the movie; they were about themselves, their values, expectations, and personal experiences. They also pay attention to different aspects of the same thing. Each has their OWN experience.

Now, extend this metaphor to life itself. Events unfold. Challenges arise. Opportunities come and go. Your experience of these events depends entirely on how you interpret them. This is PRECISELY why mindset matters more than circumstances. So, let’s explore reacting versus responding and taking control of your brain. Here’s the difference:

When you react, you let your emotions and old programming dictate your behavior. You’re on autopilot. When you respond, you consciously choose how to think, feel, and act. You’re in control. Take Julia. She lost her job unexpectedly, a circumstance that could derail anyone. At first, she reacted with anger and fear, blaming her employer and the economy. But after some reflection, she shifted gears.

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Instead of staying stuck in her emotions, she responded by focusing on what she could control: updating her skills, networking, and exploring new career paths. Within months, she not only landed a better job but also discovered a renewed sense of purpose. Her life changed because she chose to respond, not react. So, are you running your brain or are you letting it run you? The key to transformation lies in this simple yet profound truth:

Run your brain, or it will run you. Most people operate on mental autopilot, letting their old habits and beliefs dictate their actions. But here’s the good news, you can change this. Take control of your mindset. Just as a pilot charts a course for an airplane, you can direct your thoughts to where you want to go. It’s not about denying life’s challenges but about learning to navigate them with clarity and purpose. Act now. Do something about it.

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Here is something else to realize and consider: no single article, book, blog post, movie documentary or conversation can fully capture every angle of a topic. Just like a diamond has many facets, every subject has multiple perspectives. To truly understand something, you must step back and see the bigger picture. This means distancing yourself from knee-jerk reactions and exploring the subject with curiosity and openness.

When you do this, you gain clarity, not just about the topic, but about yourself. The exact same truth applies to other people you encounter, events and circumstances enjoyable or problematic.  Life is happening right now. The challenges you face, the opportunities you see, and the emotions you feel are all part of the unfolding story. The question is: how will you respond? Again, I ask, how will you respond to life as it unfolds?

Will you let your old programming dictate your reactions, or will you take charge and consciously direct your thoughts? Remember, your response creates your reality. You can choose to see obstacles as barriers or as steppingstones to something greater. This is why I suggest you learn to celebrate the wins, the lessons, and even the struggles. Why? Because every experience, good or bad, shapes who you are and where you’re headed.

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When you celebrate everything, you open yourself up to joy, gratitude, and the limitless possibilities life has to offer. Life is waiting for you to step into your greatness. Take the first step today. Decide to respond, not react. Decide to run your brain, not let it run you. Decide to live fully, freely, and purposefully. Your best life is waiting. Go claim it. More next time. Celebrate Everything!” Rex Sikes

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