Tip to Stand Out #16: What Goes Into Your Ears Will Eventually Come Out of Your Mouth

What you consume—podcasts, social media, books, conversations—becomes who you are.

If you surround yourself with negativity, drama, and low-value content, it will show in how you think, speak, and act.

But if you intentionally filter your inputs, you’ll naturally elevate your thinking, communication, and impact.

Core Lesson:
Your mind is like a sponge.

Whatever you feed it most consistently will shape your beliefs, your words, and your ability to stand out.

If you want to think better, speak better, and lead better, start by filtering what you allow into your mind.

Actionable Steps to Improve Your Inputs:

1. Audit Your Content Diet

   • Ask yourself: Is what I consume making me smarter, stronger, or better?

   • Cut out gossip, low-value entertainment, and negativity.

2. Surround Yourself with Growth-Oriented People

   • Your conversations reflect your environment.

   • Spend time with people who challenge and inspire you.

3. Consume High-Value Content Daily

   • Podcasts, books, and interviews with people who think at a high level.

   • Example: Instead of scrolling social media, listen to a 10-minute insightful podcast.

Real-World Example:
Think of Warren Buffett.

He’s one of the greatest investors of all time—not because of luck, but because he spends 80% of his day reading.

By constantly feeding his mind with valuable knowledge, he makes better decisions than everyone else.

Call to Action:
Take a 24-hour audit of what you consume.

• What’s adding value?

• What’s wasting your time?

• What do you need to cut out?

Reply to this email and tell me: What’s one input you’ll replace starting today?

What you feed your mind today will shape who you become tomorrow.
Choose wisely.