In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, Stephen and Britain Covey dive into the profound teachings of Viktor Frankl, the legendary Austrian psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor. This episode marks the first in the Legendary Series, where the two highlight timeless authors whose ideas have had a lasting impact. Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning serves as the foundation for a deep exploration of how suffering can be endured when individuals find meaning in it.

Frankl’s insights are especially relevant in today’s world, as they demonstrate that even in the darkest circumstances, the human spirit has the power to choose its response. He shows that purpose can provide a lifeline through suffering. Whether navigating personal challenges or seeking deeper fulfillment, Frankl’s wisdom offers transformative guidance.

This episode explores two of the most impactful paradigms from Frankl’s work, examining the power of personal freedom in choosing one’s response and the essential role that meaning plays in survival.

What We Discuss

• [00:00] – Introduction to the Legendary Series
• [02:34] – Who is Viktor Frankl?
• [03:24] – The Freedom to Choose Your Attitude
• [06:42] – The Power of the Gap Between Stimulus and Response
• [13:10] – Finding Meaning in Suffering
• [15:04] – The Importance of Action

Notable Quotes

• [05:08] " Everything can be taken from a man, but one thing, the last of the human freedoms. To choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances to choose one's own way." – Viktor Frankl
• [07:44] "The most beautiful thing about the human condition is that there’s a space in between stimulus and response. In that gap lies our freedom and our growth." – Britain Covey
•  [17:19] ”This book is a way that can help you realize that there is a meaning, there is a purpose for you in this life. There is something unique for you that only you can do.” – Stephen H. Covey

Resources

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In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen and Britain Covey dive into the fascinating science behind how habits quietly shape almost half of what we do each day. Joined by The Power of Habit author Charles Duhigg, they explore how cues, routines, and rewards work together to create powerful loops in the brain. By understanding how these loops operate, we can start to take real control over them.

Stephen and Britain unpack the “Golden Rule of Habit Change” and explain why relying on willpower alone often doesn’t work. They emphasize that habits can’t simply be erased; they need to be replaced with something new. To bring the science to life, they share personal stories, like Britain’s candy jar detours and how simple tools like phone-locking devices can make a real difference.

They also connect Duhigg’s research to the ideas in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Atomic Habits, showing how these three books build on one another. This episode is a practical and inspiring listen for anyone who wants to build better habits, break old patterns, and take back control of their daily routines.

What We Discuss

• [00:00] Introduction
• [00:34] The science of habits
• [02:34] "The Power of Habit" and foundational habit books
• [06:57] Why Charles Duhigg wrote "The Power of Habit"
• [09:18] The challenge of changing habits
• [12:09] The habit loop: cue, routine, reward
• [20:58] Awareness as the first step to change
• [24:43] The golden rule of habit change

Notable Quotes

• [21:25] "You can’t erase a habit. You can only replace it." – Charles Duhigg
• [06:25] "We all have these little habits. And some of them are positive, some negative, and some neutral." – Britain Covey
• [11:30] "Under pressure, you don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your habits." – Stephen Covey

Resources

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Book

• The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
• Atomic Habits by James Clear

Charles Duhigg

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Britain Covey

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In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, Stephen and Britain Covey explore a core principle from Dr. Craig Manning’s The Fearless Mind, how to turn fear into focus. Drawing from Dr. Manning’s work with Olympians, NBA champions, and top business leaders, they unpack the truth that fear cannot be eliminated but it can be reframed and redirected.

Britain opens up about one of the most pressure-filled experiences in sports: returning punts in the NFL before a stadium of 80,000 fans. He shares a deeply personal poem, Your Bravest Self, written as a reminder that courage is not the absence of fear, but the choice to move forward despite it. Together, they discuss how learning to carry fear rather than silence it, can unlock calm, clarity, and confidence.

They close with three simple, actionable steps inspired by Dr. Manning’s teachings: breathe, anchor, and act. They explain how these can help anyone, whether you are facing a high-stakes meeting, a big presentation, or a defining moment in life.

Tune in to discover how to reframe fear as your invitation to focus and perform at your best when it matters most.

What We Discuss

• [00:00] Introduction
• [00:17] Turning fear into focus from The Fearless Mind
• [02:22] Britain’s real-life experience facing fear in the NFL
• [04:33] The poem “Your Bravest Self” and its meaning
• [08:19] Redirecting fear
• [10:02] Three steps to turn fear into focus
• [11:51] Free throw routine analogy

Notable Quotes

• [01:33] “You can't eliminate fear, but you can train your mind to handle it differently.” — Stephen
• [08:17] “It's okay to feel fear. Stop trying to silence it, stop trying to get rid of it. You just redirect it.” — Britain
• [09:00] “'I think the best version of you is the one who feels all the fear and the struggle and still goes through it.” — Britain
• [14:07] “Do not see fear as your enemy. It's your invitation to focus.” — Stephen
• [10:47] “I literally reminded myself when I was feeling the fear to take a deep breath, anchor myself, and then take action.”— Stephen

Resources

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Books

• The Fearless Mind by Dr. Craig Manning
• The Man in the Arena speech by Theodore Roosevelt

Britain Covey

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Stephen H. Covey

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