Day 20

The Stockdale Paradox

Let’s jump right in today. This 8-minute video unpacks an essential mindset for anyone who wants to walk in freedom.

Today’s Challenge: 

1. Watch the Stockdale Paradox Video. 
2. Answer the reflection questions.

Reflection Questions: 

1. Why were the overly optimistic the most likely NOT to survive the prison camp according to Stockdale? 
2. What is the Stockdale Paradox? 
3. What are the brutal facts that must be confronted about porn and sex addiction recovery? 
4. What is the difference between first and second order change? 
5. How can God’s truth in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 help us face the brutal facts of overcoming a porn addiction, “Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me…For when I am weak, then I am strong.”?