Who Decides Where The Bullseye Is?

Welcome to the 107th Episode of NLP Around You. Stay tuned for another exciting announcement at the end of this newsletter below.

🧠 Thoughtful Thought

“By conquering piece by piece, you conquer inner peace.” — Dr Mehernosh J Randeria

💬 NLP Quote Corner

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor E. Frankl

⏳ One Minute NLP

NLP for Instant State Shifts

Ever felt stuck in a bad mood and just couldn’t snap out of it? NLP teaches that your emotional state isn’t fixed—it’s flexible. And you can shift it in seconds by changing your physiology, focus, or self-talk.

Start with your body. Stand up straight, breathe deeply, lift your chest, and smile—even if you don’t feel like it. Your brain takes cues from your posture. Change the way you move, and you change the way you feel.

Then, shift your focus. Ask yourself, “What’s something I’m grateful for right now?” or “What can I look forward to today?” Your mind goes where your questions lead it.

Finally, change your inner voice. Instead of “This is too hard,” say “I’ve handled worse—let’s go.” Say it with energy.

In just a minute, you can move from stuck to strong. From flat to fired-up. Your state is yours to shift—any time you choose.

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🔮 Meta Magic

Who Decides Where The Bullseye Is?

In a peaceful little village nestled among green hills, a famous archer once came for a visit. As he walked through the village, something strange caught his eye.

Walls—dozens of them—covered with painted targets. And right in the middle of every single one? An arrow. Perfectly shot. Bullseye after bullseye.

The archer couldn’t believe it.
“Who’s the genius behind this?” he asked, completely amazed.

The villagers started laughing.
“Oh that? That’s just our village fool!”

The archer raised an eyebrow. “Fool or not, I want to meet him. This kind of aim is no joke.”

Soon, the “fool” showed up—messy hair, a cheeky grin, and eyes full of mischief.
The archer greeted him with deep respect.
“Tell me your secret,” he said. “How do you always hit the bullseye?”

The fool leaned in, like he was about to whisper an ancient trick. Then he laughed and said,
“Oh, that’s easy! I shoot the arrow first… and then I draw the target around it!”

The archer was stunned—and then he smiled.

Because in that silly-sounding answer was a powerful truth:
Success isn’t always about hitting the “right” target. Sometimes, it’s about making the target after you’ve taken the shot. It’s about seeing meaning in where you land.

So my question to you is — Are you too focused on hitting a fixed goal? Or are you open to creating new meaning from where your arrow lands?

📖 Hook from the Book

“There will always be someone who can’t see your worth. Don’t let it be you.” — Mel Robbins, The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage

🎬 Movie Motivation

“Which would be worse, to live as a monster or to die as a good man?” This dialogue from the movie Shutter Island is a powerful reframe, showing how a person can reinterpret a painful truth and make a choice aligned with their deeper values and preferred self-image.