Have you ever pondered why one person exudes joy amid scarcity while another wallows in misery despite swimming in success? The secret lies not solely in your work or life circumstances; there's a profound undercurrent at play, steering every thought and action you take.
Enter your narrative—the tale you tell yourself. It's your mindset - the overarching force shaping your reality, governing every thought, emotion, and decision. While you might have personally created parts of this narrative, much of it was scripted by external influences—friends, family, society, or your environment. These myriad forces converge to craft your story.
The snag arises when you drift on autopilot, never daring to edit your narrative for a happier ending. You stumble through life, resigned to the script others have drafted for you.
But what if you could rewrite that narrative?
Let’s first dissect what we mean by "story." It's not merely a solitary belief but an intricate web of beliefs shaping your identity and potential. It defines your capabilities while stealthily implanting limiting beliefs.
Everyone holds their own limiting stories—convictions that they are unworthy of success. They lack confidence in themselves and cannot see any possibility for a better future.
Let’s consider Lila, who was too scared to go out with her classmates at the end of a busy workshop. Or Braden, a new producer who had previously worked for a highly transactional sales organization. After two weeks, he decided he didn’t know how to build long-lasting relationships with prospects, so he quit and meekly returned to his former job – at a lower starting salary!
So, how do we transcend these narratives? Start by recognizing that every obstacle is an opportunity for growth—a chance to rewrite our narrative and reshape our destiny. Life’s challenges aren’t roadblocks; they're signposts pointing us towards our true potential.
Then trash the negative self-talk. Seriously. Remember that even the most confident people sometimes struggle with negative self-talk. It can make you believe you’ve failed even before you’ve started. So, start paying attention to the way you talk about and to yourself, and work on turning that inner self-critic into a supporter. Tell yourself repeatedly:
“Confidence is the outcome of my thoughts and actions, and negative thoughts have no place here!”
When Daniel, a Trusted Risk Advisor, changed his narrative and self-talk, his business began booming and everyone in his community wanted to work with him as an “expert” in his niche. Once he transformed his story to one of positive possibility and focused on building a thriving community online, he achieved his dream of becoming a $2 million producer!
So, rewrite your story, redefine your destiny, and unleash the latent potential within. Embrace your new narrative with confidence. Life isn't happening to you; it's unfolding for you!