We are our own worst enemies. And what we tell ourselves about ourselves is a huge determining factor in whether we succeed in life or not.
As Michael Hyatt writes,
Inside of each of our heads lives a storyteller. He narrates the events of our lives in real time.
But the Narrator does not merely provide play-by-play commentary. No, he specializes in color commentary—constantly offering his opinion about what everything means…
You and I can create a more empowering inner narratives by following five steps:
- Become aware of the Narrator…
- Write down what the Narrator says…
- Evaluate the story the Narrator is telling…
- Affirm what you know is true…
- Write a new script…
We don’t have to fall into the same trap as the CEO. We can challenge the Narrator. We can take control of our own narratives, ask God for wisdom, and tell ourselves a different story—a better story.
I love that last point. Write a new script.
I battled this once in my own life to the point that it was starting to hurt my marriage. My wife was gracious enough to point out what she saw as my self-limiting mindset. When I acknowledged it, it made all the difference.
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