In physics, Newton's Third Law of Motion states:

If object A exerts a force on object B, object B also exerts an equal and opposite force on object A.

In other words, forces result from interactions.

The same is true in life.

Let me give you a simple example.

My brother's youngest son can be volatile.

He can easily fly off the handle...

But, I've noticed something.

If he never fly off the handle and he don't respond to his escalation, the situation stops.

It’s force.

It’s the reaction.

He responds to his energy.

He responds to how my brother respond to him.

If my brother respond in an angry way or his temper starts to rise, his son gives him back that exact same energy. They drive each other up an anger hurricane, getting angrier and angrier until we explode.

Once they've given each other space (no forces or reactions), they’re calm instantly. They can hug it out and apologize, but it’s not a comfortable way to live.

Now, contrast that to when my brother is mindful, present, and calm.

His son responds with calmness.

He responds in a way that’s relaxed.

His energy pattern will match the energy my brother give him.

The same is true in your daily interactions.

How you treat the barista, your server, or your colleagues at work is largely going to define how you're treated.

This is what’s contemplated in the concept of Karma—the relationship between a person’s mental or physical action and the consequences that follow.

What you put out in the world is what you get back.

That’s why I’m a firm believer in the CEO - Janitor Rule.

Whether you're dealing with a CEO or a janitor, you should treat them the same—with respect for them as individuals.

Too many people are nice to those who can give them something or help them move forward in life, but they’re horrible to their server, hired help, or people they believe are beneath them.

Don’t be that type of person.

This also means our choices matter.

Every decision you make in your life—from minute to minute—is going to have an impact on your life and your opportunity for success.

For example, if you adopt the habits we talked about in last week's newsletter, you'll have better results in your life.

Unfortunately, if you adopt bad habits and make poor choices, you will have a life that reflects that.

This came up for me this week because my sister, who's a teacher, pointed out there's a lack of consequences for children today.

Show up to sports week, get a ribbon.

Yell at your teacher—or heaven forbid,

physically assault them—and no repercussions.

When we don’t give our kids consequences for their behaviors, they don’t learn the association between what I do and what I get.

Damn.

I like that line.

Now that I typed it, I’m going to preach it.

It’s that simple.

When you're faced with a decision or choice in life, ask yourself:

"If I do this, what will I get from it?"

• Workout = Muscles

• Cheetos = Less muscles

It doesn’t mean you can’t have fun.

All it means is we want you to realize the impact of the choice and make it intentionally.

After all, what you do will determine what you get.

Last Word 👋

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~ Elevated Path