As leaders we must choose to move forward and navigate without limiting beliefs.
We have heard said if you want something you have never had, you have to do something you've never done. If we are in a state of leading with blinders we will continually produce the same results. Meaning if we do not see greater abundance, we cannot produce or receive greater abundance. In this state we produce only what we believe in, and what we 'have always done', limiting our ability to give and receive greater abundance.
Limiting beliefs are ideas we have accepted as truths. When we look at life through a child's perspective, limiting beliefs are not there. Children are naturally curious and enthusiastic. They look at life as a big dream, imagination surrounds them. As we grow older some of us lose enthusiasm for life and become discouraged.
We must remember no matter what disappointments or difficulties we experience do not let let them sideline our passion and self belief. Every state of life presents obstacles, trials, triumphs, and failure.
My friend and mentor Ed Decosta tells a great story. Ed and his family were on a beach during spring break and observed two brothers conversation as one is talking about self-belief and accepted truth to each other.
Brother One: Come on! The waves are awesome!Brother Two: But I might get hurt.
Brother One: Ya, but you won't die!!!!!
Brother Two: O.K. then.
The two brothers then ran to the water, playing in awesome waves for the rest of the day.
Why this story? We observe childlike curiosity and enthusiastic attitude that everything is going to be alright no matter what happens. When we do not choose to move forward we choose to die. As leaders when we choose to not move forward or 'change' our organizations die .
In the conversation of the two brothers can you identify the 'accepted truth', of limiting belief? What 'accepted truth' have you personally identified?
Lead by Choice,
Tracy Worley
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| Ed Decosta & Tracy Worley |
Source: T.Worley. (2012). From Grace to Red Shoe Courage.
©2012, Tracy Worley (Selkirk Coaching and Training Group). All rights reserved
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