Ep. 66 – The Superpower of Overanalyzing

Overthinking or overanalyzing is the ability to think about your decisions, choices, and things that happen in the world at multiple, often microscopic layers. I believe this is an important human quality because it allows us to understand not only other people’s perspectives, but also the consequences and implications of our decisions. This skill of overthinking can actually help you get further faster if you use it in a positive way, and using this skill for good leaves room for analysis, growth, advancement, and a life beyond your wildest dreams waiting for you, one choice at a time. Here are some key takeaways from this episode:

• The ability to analyze (or overanalyze) at such a deep level and being able to unpack the different things happening at those levels is integral to your success – whether it’s your relationships, or what someone said to you, or overthinking a decision you made and whether it’s right or wrong, or an opportunity you may have access to or may pursue, there are layers to all of that – and all of these choices could dictate the rest of your life.
• The choices we’re making always move us in one of three ways: 
  • 1 – They move us closer to our goals or that life beyond our wildest dreams;
  • 2 – They keep us stagnant; or
  • 3 – They move us further away from our goals or that life beyond our wildest dreams.
• Putting yourself first in a positive, healthy way (not at the expense of others) and respecting your own boundaries is not selfish. In fact, putting yourself first is so crucial to your skills building and advancement. 
• All the seemingly small decisions you make throughout the day add up to the way you are treating yourself, and prioritizing yourself and your goals. 

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