remembering this morning uh James uh Levelville who of course uh one one of the great as Peter Baker said um one of the great explorers uh in the history of humankind. He of course uh was uttered those famous words, Houston, we have a problem. >> Uh Apollo 13, we heard Tom Hanks uh playing level there.But he was on Gemini 7, Gemini 12, Apollo 8, Apollo 13. As Axios writes this morning, the two Apollo missions gripped uh not only Americans but people across the globe. Uh this was David Ignatius uh a time whe ...

Core Concept: The Lightning Method - The Lightning Method is a four-step process designed to bridge the gap between one's current state and desired state by increasing awareness of choices [4] - The method emphasizes that personal choices are the primary drivers for achieving desired outcomes [4] Step 1: Identifying Chaos - Chaos is defined as a recurring pattern of behavior that reinforces the belief that fulfillment is unattainable [5] - This chaos often stems from living according to pain rather than desires [6] Step 2: Catalyst - A catalyst is an event or experience that brings the realization that choices are ours to make, often resembling a disaster [11][12] - It presents the option to either continue the existing loop or break free [13] Step 3: Research and Development - This stage involves making new choices that align with desired outcomes, transitioning vulnerability into curiosity and ultimately, bravery [17][22] - It's an ongoing process of strengthening new choices over time, fostering a belief in one's capability [21][22] Step 4: Lightning Bolt (Comparative Moment) - This is the realization that the gap between the current state and the desired state has been closed [28] - It represents the culmination of the process and the achievement of the desired reality [28] Transformation Equation - The transformation equation is: New Core Beliefs (capability, enoughness, purpose) + Aligned Choices = Desired Reality [26][27] - This equation highlights the importance of aligning beliefs and choices to achieve the desired outcome [26]