#214 I am the champion of the world!!!!

Ever wondered how a quirky hobby like axe-throwing could turn you into a powerhouse of personal and professional growth? Imagine wielding an axe every Tuesday night not just for fun, but as a tool to sharpen your mindset and boost your success. Join me, Aaron Havens, as I recount my journey from casual hobbyist to self-proclaimed champion of Greeley's rec league, where the pursuit of the golden axe taught me more about controlling my thoughts and emotions than I ever expected. This week on Thrive and Grow Thursday, I’m here to share why stepping out of your comfort zone with a unique hobby can transform your approach to life, happiness, and personal development.

In this episode, I invite you to reflect on your own path to thriving and growing. Is there a consistent activity in your routine that pushes you just a little bit further, or perhaps something that simply makes you smile? Explore how making time for joy and challenge can be pivotal in shaping the reality you desire. With heartfelt encouragement, I send good vibes your way and challenge you to prioritize yourself, make necessary changes, and keep instigating growth. Tune in to the Growth Instigator Hotline and find out how a hobby can be woven into your success plan. After all, life is too short to stay in the comfort zone, so why not start throwing your own metaphorical axes today?

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:00

Don't take this the wrong way. I am the champion of the world. Welcome to message 214 of the Growth Instigator Hotline, where we ignite your personal and professional development. I am Aaron Havens, your host and growth coach. Let's dive into today's insight. Thrive and grow Thursday. Okay, champion of the world might be a bit exaggerated. A champion of Tuesday night rec league for throwing axes in Greeley Colorado. Yep, our team, the El Benditos, came home with the golden axe this past week. Talk about a lot of fun.

Speaker 1: 0:40

I've been throwing axes for a few years now. Tuesday league works well for my schedule and is something I really look forward to. Our team usually meets up for a pre-game drink. We catch up, we laugh, we talk about life. I like our pre-game meet. Then we head to the Greeley Hatchet House and compete for a couple of hours.

Speaker 1: 0:59

What is crazy is that I've learned a lot of. How well I'm doing depends on my thinking. If it's been a hard day, I'm stressed. Yeah, my team makes fun of how hot or cold I can be that night. Controlling my thoughts determines my belief, which impacts my reality. Can I say that again? Controlling my thoughts determines my belief, which impacts my reality. If I'm doubting, I'll hit a bullseye, then guess what? No narra nunca. I'm more than likely not hitting a bullseye.

Speaker 1: 1:33

Today is Thrive and Grow Thursday. Axe League is good for me for a couple of reasons. It's consistent in my life. It forces me to have some fun. I get to meet and hang out with some great people, and I've had to learn to control my thoughts and emotions to see the outcomes. I would like. Axe League has become part of my success plan. I'm a better version of Aaron by doing this.

Speaker 1: 1:58

What is it for you To thrive and grow? What do you do on a consistent basis that might push you out of your comfort zone just a bit? Maybe something that makes you smile a little more? Maybe a time just to let down for a minute? I would ask this question Are you thriving and growing? Are these words that describe your reality right now? If not, my friends, let's chat if need be.

Speaker 1: 2:21

This is our one and only life. Don't give up trying. Give today all that you've got. Change things up if need be. This is our one and only life. Don't give up trying. Give today all that you've got. Change things up if need be. Maybe you need to prioritize you. I believe in you. You've got this. I'm sending good vibes your way and until then, go throw your axes. Thank you for tuning into the Growth Instigator Hotline. My friends, keep instigating growth in all that you do. At the sound of the beep, I'd like to know one or two ways you are proactive in prioritizing yourself to make sure you are thriving and growing. After the beep, let me know.