n a world that never stops moving, maybe the most productive thing you can do… is slow down.

On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black explores why clarity is becoming one of the rarest leadership skills in our information-saturated culture. Every day, our brains are bombarded with the equivalent of 34 gigabytes of information, forcing us to filter, interpret, and respond faster than ever before. 

But what if moving faster isn’t the answer?

This episode examines how our minds process information through three powerful filters:

• Deletion – We leave important things out.
• Distortion – We reshape reality through our beliefs and emotions.
• Generalization – We turn isolated experiences into lifelong assumptions.

These filters help us survive, but they can also cause us to misunderstand ourselves, others, and even God.

Mr. Black also unpacks:

• The role of the Reticular Activating System (RAS) and how it determines what captures your attention
• Why most of our daily decisions happen unconsciously
• How culture, media, and repeated messages shape our thinking
• Why awareness is the first step toward transformation

Joining the program is John CEniglia, President of SAT-7, sharing how Christian media is helping people in the Middle East see beyond stereotypes and discover truth through authentic conversations.

The message is simple but powerful:

Slow down.

Think.

Become aware.

Because you can’t change what you don’t recognize.

Leadership begins the moment you stop reacting automatically and start thinking intentionally.

This is an Hour of Power about awareness, wisdom, emotional intelligence, and learning to see clearly in a world that profits from distraction.

Inspiration. Education. Application.

When you live your life like it matters… it does.