Latest / PTT Music Podcast / Why You’re Not a Finished Product

Transcript

Why You’re Not a Finished Product · PTT Music Podcast

• 0:21
  Welcome to the PTT Music Podcast!
• 0:24
  I'm Jordan Sterling.
• 0:25
  If you're joining us for the first time, a special welcome to the community.
• 0:29
  Here on the show, our purpose is simple yet powerful: we explore how music is more
• 0:34
  than entertainment.
• 0:36
  It's a powerful force for inspiration, creativity, and positive influence designed
• 0:41
  to strengthen your mind, awaken emotion, and fuel your daily momentum.
• 0:46
  And I'm Ava Brooks, creative correspondent and cohost.
• 0:50
  A warm welcome to all our new listeners!
• 0:52
  We're both passionate about positive behavioral techniques and how purposeful sound
• 0:57
  elevates our lives.
• 0:59
  Every conversation here is crafted to take you behind the music,
• 1:03
  uncovering real stories, creative breakthroughs, and practical mindset tools that
• 1:08
  leave you encouraged, confident, and inspired to move forward.
• 1:13
  We're so glad you're here with us today.
• 1:15
  Earlier today, I was reviewing some notes from a few years ago,
• 1:19
  and it's amazing to see how much continuous learning and fresh insights shape our
• 1:23
  momentum.
• 1:24
  It's such a great reminder of how dynamically we grow when we embrace positive
• 1:29
  behavioral techniques and celebrate our progress.
• 1:32
  There's fascinating psychological research on this exact topic.
• 1:36
  Back in 2013, a landmark study published in Science, the prestigious academic
• 1:40
  research journal, examined over nineteen thousand individuals,
• 1:44
  ranging from age eighteen to sixty eight.
• 1:47
  Researchers Jordi Quoidbach, Daniel Gilbert, and Timothy Wilson explored how people
• 1:52
  view their personal evolution over time.
• 1:54
  Nineteen thousand people!
• 1:57
  That's such a comprehensive and robust study.
• 2:00
  What did the researchers uncover about how we perceive our personal growth?
• 2:06
  They identified what they called the End of History Illusion.
• 2:09
  Across every single age group, individuals recognized how much they'd evolved over
• 2:14
  the prior ten years, but tended to underestimate how much further they'd grow over
• 2:19
  the next decade.
• 2:20
  We naturally benefit when we view the present moment as a vibrant springboard rather
• 2:25
  than a finished product.
• 2:27
  That insight is so empowering!
• 2:29
  When we realize that our potential is always expanding, we unlock brand new levels
• 2:35
  of creativity, focus, and executive leadership.
• 2:39
  It opens the door to ongoing self discovery, reminding us that our future self will
• 2:45
  have even richer skills, insights, and strengths than we do today.
• 2:49
  As experts in positive behavior, we know that when you intentionally focus on
• 2:54
  dynamic growth, you actively seek out new competencies, positive habits,
• 2:59
  and inspiring environments.
• 3:01
  The research reminds us to keep our vision open and optimistic about all the amazing
• 3:06
  progress ahead.
• 3:07
  It keeps us energized and proactive!
• 3:09
  Taking constructive steps and building positive habits expands our confidence and
• 3:15
  reinforces our positive trajectory every single day.
• 3:18
  When you know you're growing, every challenge becomes a stepping stone.
• 3:23
  Your journey of growth is always unfolding.
• 3:26
  And using intentional cognitive and sensory tools helps elevate our emotional focus
• 3:31
  every day.
• 3:33
  That's where music comes in for us at PTT Music.
• 3:36
  Powerful, uplifting music serves as a vibrant audio anchor that energizes our
• 3:41
  mindset and encourages continuous advancement.
• 3:44
  It truly does.
• 3:46
  A track like "Vibe" can elevate your mood and energy instantly,
• 3:50
  setting a bright, positive tone that inspires you to achieve whatever vision you set
• 3:55
  your mind to.
• 3:56
  Sonic cues interact with our neural pathways to build immediate enthusiasm and
• 4:02
  focus.
• 4:03
  So how do we proactively leverage positive behavioral techniques to build on that
• 4:07
  momentum every single day?
• 4:09
  How do we translate this understanding into daily action?
• 4:13
  It comes down to clear, intentional daily habits and habit stacking.
• 4:17
  Small, positive actions compounded over time create extraordinary breakthroughs.
• 4:24
  When you design your habits with purpose, your growth naturally accelerates,
• 4:30
  pushing you to operate "On Another Level."
• 4:33
  I love that concept of intentional behavior design.
• 4:37
  One great technique we teach is creating a sixty second Future Self Audio Anchor.
• 4:42
  It connects positive auditory stimulation directly with future oriented goal
• 4:47
  setting.
• 4:47
  Tell us how that practice works in action, Jordan.
• 4:50
  How can our listeners implement this step by step?
• 4:54
  It's straightforward, highly practical, and incredibly effective.
• 4:58
  You can visit PTTMusic.com, select an uplifting, high energy track like "Vibe,"
• 5:04
  press play, take a deep breath, and ask yourself: What's one inspiring decision my
• 5:10
  future self will thank me for taking today?
• 5:13
  That prompt keeps your focus fixed on future possibilities and purposeful growth.
• 5:18
  By framing decisions around your future potential, you activate higher level
• 5:23
  decision making.
• 5:24
  Pairing that clear vision with an empowering song like "On Another Level" creates an
• 5:30
  immediate boost of momentum and positive motivation.
• 5:33
  Exactly.
• 5:34
  Music aligns our mind with positive emotion and high vibrating energy.
• 5:39
  When you combine purposeful sound with positive reflection and active visualization,
• 5:45
  it energizes you to take decisive, optimistic action toward your highest goals.
• 5:50
  And because behavior follows focus, when you tune your focus toward continuous
• 5:55
  evolution, you notice new opportunities everywhere.
• 5:59
  You recognize that every moment offers a fresh opportunity to step forward with
• 6:05
  confidence and intention.
• 6:07
  When we practice these positive behavior techniques regularly,
• 6:10
  we cultivate resilience, joy, and a deep sense of purpose.
• 6:15
  We realize that our story is constantly expanding and getting better.
• 6:19
  That's the ultimate beauty of behavioral optimism.
• 6:21
  You're not bound by yesterday's boundaries.
• 6:24
  You're constantly stepping into new strengths, new creative heights,
• 6:28
  and greater clarity.
• 6:30
  So here's our positive action step for everyone listening today.
• 6:34
  View today as your launching pad for continuous evolution.
• 6:38
  Build your sonic anchor, ask that powerful question, and keep moving forward with
• 6:42
  confidence and enthusiasm.
• 6:45
  Again, thanks for spending this time with us on the PTT Music Podcast.
• 6:49
  We hope today's conversation left you inspired, encouraged,
• 6:53
  and ready to carry that energy with you wherever life takes you.
• 6:57
  I'm Jordan Sterling...
• 6:58
  and I'm Ava Brooks.
• 7:00
  We'll see you next time for another conversation that celebrates creativity,
• 7:05
  purpose, and the power of music.
• 7:07
  If you enjoyed today's episode, we'd love for you to continue the journey with us.
• 7:12
  Visit PTTMusic.com to explore our latest music, official videos,
• 7:17
  exclusive merchandise, artist updates, and much more.
• 7:21
  You can also stream PTT Music on your favorite music platforms.
• 7:24
  And be sure to subscribe to our podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with
• 7:29
  someone who could use a little inspiration today...
• 7:31
  Until next time, keep moving forward.
• 7:34
  And let the PTT Music continue to move you closer to who you truly are.