Don't Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen
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Don't Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen

In this deeply reflective episode, hosts Mike and Mark unpack Joseph Nguyen’s powerful insights from Don’t Believe Everything You Think. Together, they explore how our relationship with thought directly shapes our inner peace, emotions, and even our identity. With a carefully curated set of clips and commentary, this episode invites listeners to step outside their minds and reconnect with who they truly are beneath all the noise.

Key Concepts & Insights:

  • Thoughts are not reality – They only have power when we believe them.
  • Intention drives emotion – What you seek emotionally is a mirror of what you believe you need.
  • High-stakes pragmatism – When the pressure’s on, we need tools to pause, not react.
  • Your true self is always present – The world nudges us gently (or forcefully) back to now.

Episode Clip Guide:

INTRO: "Thoughts Are Harmless Until You Believe Them" (30s)

Joseph Nguyen opens the show with a grounding insight: thoughts themselves are neutral, but the moment we take them as truth, they begin to shape our emotional and mental state. Mike and Mark reflect on how this concept redefines our inner critic—not as an enemy to be fought, but as a voice to be observed.

💡 "You are not your thoughts. You are the awareness behind them."

Clip: "How Your Intention Determines Your Emotion" (2m56)

In this more extended clip, Nguyen walks us through how our deepest intentions dictate how we feel in any given moment. For example, if we seek validation, we’ll feel insecure when we don’t receive it. This segment brings clarity to emotional patterns and offers a simple way to reclaim our power: by changing our intention.

Mike and Mark explore how this plays out in leadership, relationships, and personal growth—making this clip one of the most actionable insights in the episode.

⚙️ Clip: Productivity Game – “PAUSE” (2m57)

This brilliant interlude from Productivity Game complements Nguyen’s message by introducing the acronym P.A.U.S.E. as a practical strategy for high-pressure moments:

  • P – Perceive the moment
  • A – Acknowledge your emotion
  • U – Understand the trigger
  • S – Shift your intention
  • E – Execute with clarity

Mark highlights how even high-performing individuals fall into cognitive traps—and how pausing can lead to more thoughtful and practical decisions.

OUTRO: "Stop Putting So Much Pressure on Yourself" (2m03)

Joseph closes out the conversation with a heartfelt reminder: life will keep prompting you to return to presence, to return to yourself. This clip is less about mindset and more about self-compassion. Nguyen encourages us to let go of the constant need to strive, achieve, or “fix” ourselves—and instead, to trust the wisdom of the present moment.

Mike and Mark reflect on how this idea challenges the "always-on" productivity culture and helps us redefine success on our own terms.


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