From the course: Activating Courage: Transform Discomfort into Bold, Confident Action
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Are you the captain or the captive of your career and life?
From the course: Activating Courage: Transform Discomfort into Bold, Confident Action
Are you the captain or the captive of your career and life?
- So in this video, we're going to rewrite your story. And I want to share with you a model to help you do just that. Your stories aren't only descriptive. They're generative. They don't just describe the reality you have. They create it. So I want you to think back to that challenge that you thought of earlier, or perhaps it's a change you want to make, or it's a goal you'd love to achieve. And I want you to ask yourself, "What's a story that I need to tell myself that's going to expand what I see as possible? And the actions that I can take?" Because remember, your stories trigger and amplify the emotions you feel. They can make you feel more stressed, but they can also make you feel more excited and more confident. And they can bolster your belief. And remember, emotions are what drive action, not intellect. It's why so many smart people don't do smart things. So from there, if you're operating from a belief system…
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