Prove Your Story: Challenging Assumptions with Lee Davy
Episode Overview
Challenge assumptions by testing them. Seek feedback to counteract negative self-talk. Communicate directly to avoid false narratives. Use observation over evaluation for clarity. Live a self-led, alcohol-free life using principles.
Everything is nonsense unless you prove otherwise.
Ever wondered if the stories you tell yourself are true? In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, Lee Davy shakes things up with a principle that could change your life: everything is nonsense unless you prove otherwise. It's a bold statement that challenges the assumptions we've all been guilty of making. Lee shares how this principle reshaped his coaching approach and helped him break free from self-doubt.
The episode takes you on a journey through the maze of assumptions we build from past experiences and societal pressures, often leading to false beliefs about ourselves. Lee opens up about his own struggles with negative self-talk and the transformation that followed when he decided to test these beliefs. He candidly shares an exercise he tried at work, asking colleagues to highlight his qualities, and the surprising feedback he received.
This episode is packed with tools to help you swap assumption for truth, including observation over evaluation, seeking feedback, and direct communication. Each tool is designed to help you peel back layers of assumption and reveal the truth hiding beneath. If you're tired of living in a prison of false stories, this episode might just be your key to freedom. Lee's engaging style, sprinkled with humour and authenticity, makes complex ideas accessible and relatable.
Whether you're battling self-doubt or seeking clarity in your relationships, there's something here for everyone. So why not challenge the stories you're telling yourself? Tune in and see what truths you uncover.