Ep. 5 | Owen Fitzpatrick | Mind Control: How to Win the War in Your Head

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Owen Fitzpatrick is a social psychologist, globetrotting storyteller, and leading expert in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). He has authored 8 books, travelled to over 100 countries, and his Tedx Talk entitled ‘Mind Control: How to Win the War in Your Head’ has over 1M views on YouTube.  

 

Topics explored:

• The three selves: Hidden self, public self, private self
• How not to be boring; gaining a charismatic edge
• The art of influence and persuasion
• ‘Inner propaganda’ and the dark side of your persona
• ‘When you’re depressed you don’t think negatively; when you’re depressed you believe negatively’
• Challenging negative thoughts through asking questions: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Byron Katie’s The Work
• “I can’t trust myself right now:” How to pivot from a negative thought 
• Body budget: the amount of energy you need at a given moment in time
• Gut-Brain connection: does what we eat have a direct impact on how we think?
• What is emotional granularity and how do we improve it? 
• Can positive thinking serve as a ‘gateway drug’ to achieving our dreams
• What is Neurolinguistic Programming? (NLP)
• Do rewards motivate people?
• Rewards: Can we influence ourselves by intentionally creating a Dopamine Effect? 
• Tricks for motivating yourself to get out of bed in the morning
• What to do when you hit rock bottom

 

Show Resources:

Owen’s Tedx Talk/ Rap on YouTube

Owen’s YouTube Channel

Changing Minds Podcast with Owen Fitzpatrick

 

Owen’s books:

• The Charismatic Edge: The Art of Captivating and Compelling Communication: An Everyday Guide to Developing Your Own Charisma and Compelling Communications Skills 

• Thinking On Purpose: A 15 Day Plan to a Smarter Life

• How to Take Charge of Your Life: The User’s Guide to NLP

• Conversations with Richard Bandler: Two NLP Masters Reveal the Secrets to Successful Living

• Not Enough Hours

• The Ultimate Introduction to NLP: How to build a successful life

 

 

Owen mentions Brene Brown’s work on vulnerability: 

• YouTube: Brene Brown’s TedTalk on The Power of Vulnerability 
• Audiobook: The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage
• Book: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are 
• Book: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

 

Other resources discussed:

• Book: Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie
• Audiobook Version: Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie
• Book: How Emotions are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett
• Book: The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom by Jonathan Haidt
• Book:  The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Jonathan Haidt 
• Book: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne 
• Movie: The Secret
• Book: Punished by Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A’s, Praise, and Other Bribes by Alfie Kohn
• Book: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
• Audiobook version: Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins
• Book: Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins
• Book: Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers by Tim Ferriss

 

Connect with Owen Fitzpatrick

IG | https://www.instagram.com/owenf23/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ofi23/
Twitter| https://twitter.com/owenfitzp
YouTube| https://www.youtube.com/user/owenjf23/
Website | https://owenfitzpatrick.com/
Changing Minds Podcast |https://changingmindspodcast.com/

 

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