Chris discusses the second stage of conscious leadership awareness, emphasising that everything begins with a thought, which leads to an action and, ultimately, a result that evokes feelings. He warns against prematurely associating thoughts with feelings, bypassing actions and results. Instead, Chris advocates for a belief-first approach, where self-worth is built by prioritising and acting on one’s highest priorities, encapsulated in Walker’s Law: “Please yourself first and piss others off or please others and piss yourself off.” He underscores the importance of nurturing one’s soul and maintaining context for feelings.

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Good morning, good afternoon, wherever you are. This is Chris indoors and happily doing another podcast for you. We’re up to stage two of conscious leadership awareness.

The Journey from Thought to Action

Everything we do starts with a thought. It moves through a natural progression to an action. This process might seem simple, as it translates a thought into a behaviour. Following this action, we observe the results of our behaviour, which lead to a feeling of achievement, disappointment, or any other emotion stemming from the outcome.

The Pitfall of Skipping Steps

Many people prematurely introduce the feeling stage immediately after having a thought. For example, they might think, “Wouldn’t it be great to win a gold medal at the Olympics?” and instantly feel the satisfaction and joy of achieving that goal, even without taking any action towards it. This leap from thought to feeling can become a detrimental habit, as our imagination can conjure up the emotions associated with achievements we haven’t actually accomplished.

The Correct Sequence: Belief, Thought, Action, Result, Feeling

The recommended approach starts with a belief in oneself. You feel good before you act and think, setting a solid foundation for your thoughts and actions. This process involves nurturing your soul, following your priorities, and ensuring you feel good before taking any action. When you have a thought grounded in this positive belief, it leads to a behaviour or action, followed by a tangible result.

The Importance of Self-Worth

This entire process is centred around self-worth. By prioritising your highest priorities and acting on them, you build your self-worth. Conversely, acting on your lowest priorities sabotages your self-worth. This concept is encapsulated in Walker’s Law, also known as the law of lesser pisses: “Please yourself first and piss others off or please others and piss yourself off.”

Implementing Walker’s Law

To implement this philosophy effectively, it’s crucial to keep your feelings in context and ensure that you nurture your self-worth through your actions and priorities. This balanced approach prevents the confusion of putting the “chicken before the egg or the egg before the chicken.”

Conclusion

Understanding and applying this sequence—belief, thought, action, result, feeling—is essential for conscious leadership. It nurtures your soul, prioritises your well-being, and ensures that your self-worth is intact, ultimately leading to more authentic and impactful leadership.

If you need to know more about it, introduce it in your upcoming coaching session, and we’ll go through it. It’s really important to get these feelings in context.

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