The 4 Questions That Create Clarity

Uncategorized Oct 02, 2025
 

Watch Dr. Howard Dennis walk through the complete clarity framework that's transforming lives.

 

The Problem with Giving 100%

Here's something that might surprise you: giving 100% isn't always the answer.

 

If you're giving 100% but you're burned out, irritable, frazzled, and depleted, that's not a healthy way to move forward. But if you're paced, poised, peace-centered, and giving 60% while maintaining your health and well-being - that's exactly what we want.

 

This is the foundation of true high performance: clarity with intentionality .

 

A Challenge from the Top

Recently, I was on a call with Lewis Howes and Brendon Burchard - two of the most respected voices in high performance. They were discussing clarity, and Brendon issued a powerful challenge that I want to pass on to you:

 

Write this down: "My depletion era is over."

 

Get out your journal right now. Write those words. Because what we're about to dive into will help you create immediate, behavior-driven clarity and intentionality in your life.

 

The 10 Arenas of Life

Before we get to the four transformational questions, I want you to think about these 10 areas of your life:

 
  1. Spirit - Your connection to something greater
  2. Love of Your Life - Your most important relationship
  3. Friends - Your social connections
  4. Family - Your family relationships
  5. Health - Your physical and mental well-being
  6. Attitude - Your mindset and gratitude
  7. Mission - Your purpose and contributions
  8. Experiences - How you're living and growing
  9. Finances - Your financial health
  10. Learning - Your personal development
 

As we go through these four questions, consider each of these areas. This is about getting clear on what your best self looks like in every arena of your life.

 

The 4 Questions That Change Everything

Question 1: What do you feel most certain about and clear about in your life right now?

This is your foundation. What are you absolutely sure about? What gives you confidence and direction? Write it down. These are your strengths to build upon.

 

Question 2: What areas are you feeling uncertain about or directionless in your life right now?

Be honest here. Where do you feel lost or confused? These aren't weaknesses - they're opportunities for growth and clarity.

 

Question 3: What do you value the most in your life right now?

Your values are your compass. They guide every decision and determine your priorities. Get crystal clear on what matters most to you.

 

Question 4: What's your big WHY in life?

What is bigger than you that you want to accomplish? What's worth fighting for? What's worth loving for? This is your driving force, your reason for pushing through challenges.

 

The Olympian Mindset

Brendon shared something powerful about working with Olympic athletes. Many of them don't have full confidence, but they get clear about who they want to be, and then they get on the field and give it their all with full effort and conviction.

 

That's what I'm asking you to do today. Get on the field of life. Give it your all. Be better.

 

Your Challenge: Deal with Pressure and Irritability Better

Here's my challenge for you: commit to dealing with irritability and pressure better. This is something I'm committed to as well. When we can handle the irritability and pressure in our lives better, we resonate at a higher level.

 

Remember: If you want more, become more.

 

It's about being a better spouse, parent, sibling, professional - whatever your mission is, do it better.

 

The Power of Doubling Down

Here's what I want you to do: Double down on your high points. What do you know most in life? What are you really clear about? Focus there. Give it your all.

 

Then, drop the things that don't matter. The endless scrolling, the overeating, the not moving your body - cut that out. Commit to eliminating what's not serving you.

 

Ask yourself:

  • What's important for me to reach by the end of this year?
  • What can I do better next year?
 

Your Next Step

Don't make the mistake of just reading this and moving on. Get out your journal. Answer these four questions honestly. Write down what's important to you. Double down on your strengths and eliminate what's not serving you.

 

Your clarity creates your reality. The time for depletion is over. The time for intentional, purposeful living starts now.

 

Ready to Go Deeper?

If this resonates with you and you're ready to take your next best step, I'd love to help you through a free strategy session. We meet every Saturday from 10:30-11:30 AM Eastern Standard Time.

 

Can't make Saturdays? No problem. Download the strategy session application below, fill it out, and send it back to [email protected] or text us at 423.460.9757. We'll find a time that works for you.

I'm here to help you move forward in life in a much better way.

 

Your depletion era is over. Your clarity era begins now.

 

Dr. Howard Dennis, CHPC
Your Certified High Performance Coach

 

Ready to declare that your depletion era is over? Download your free strategy session application and let's create your clarity breakthrough together.

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