What Shapes Your Life?
In this episode, we’re joined by entrepreneur and personal development advocate Yakeen Sadiq to explore a profound question: Why do we keep repeating the same patterns in life—even when we want to change? At the heart of this question lies the concept of paradigms—the mental frameworks that shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world.
Paradigms are more than beliefs. They are deeply wired mental blueprints, formed through experience, perception, and repetition. As we unpack this idea, we’ll explore how our minds build these frameworks starting as early as the womb, and how they get reinforced through emotional feedback loops and cognitive bias. Whether it’s the way we respond to conflict, view success, or handle relationships, much of what we do is driven by unseen patterns in our brain.
But there’s good news: just as these paradigms are formed, they can be reformed. We explore the concept of neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to rewire itself—and how repeated thoughts and behaviours form neural pathways that become our default settings. As guest Yakeen explains, we can break free of outdated mental models through conscious effort and structured approaches like John Assaraf’s Neural Reconditioning Process (NRP).
NRP is a step-by-step methodology rooted in neuroscience that teaches us how to identify limiting beliefs, replace them with empowering alternatives, and reinforce them until they become part of our core identity. It aligns beautifully with the Flow of Determination, as outlined in the book The Daily Life of Resolute Beings—a process showing how our paradigms influence our beliefs, which shape our attitudes, which drive our behaviours, which ultimately determine our results.
In essence: If you want to change your life, you must first change your inner world. Surface-level behaviour changes can produce short-term results, but lasting transformation requires a deep shift in how we see ourselves. We must dismantle the old paradigm to build a new one.
This episode is rich with practical wisdom, psychological insight, and hopeful encouragement. Whether you’re on a journey of personal growth, trying to break old habits, or seeking clarity on how change really works—this conversation offers a roadmap.
💡 Ready to challenge your current patterns and create new ones? Tune in, take notes, and begin the work of reconditioning your mind for a resolute life.
🔗 Based on the teachings from the book The Daily Life of Resolute Beings – Live with Intent, available on all leading online bookstores. Connect with us on:
