What Is Controlling You?
A different perspective on control, influence, and the voices we allow to lead our lives When we talk about control, our thoughts usually turn to what we can and cannot control. Some of you may be familiar with Stephen Covey’s Circle of Concern, Circle of Influence, and Circle of Control. It’s a helpful framework that encourages us to focus our energy on the things we can actually change rather than spending our time worrying about things beyond our control. But I’ve been thinking about control from a little different perspective… Instead of asking, What do I have control over? I’m wondering, what am I allowing to control me? It’s a subtle change in wording, but I think it opens up an entirely different conversation. Who or what is leading us? Social media, advertising, news, politics, popular culture, friends, family, and countless other sources are constantly competing for our attention. These are influencing what we think, believe, value, fear, and desire. None of these influe...