Beliefs Can Make or Break You

Just as you need to be in touch with your values, you also need to identify and be in touch with your deeply rooted beliefs, because they also shape who you are and drive your behavior. Rather than striving to honor and uphold beliefs, however, question your beliefs to see if they are serving you well.

Chaos and disconnection are often caused by a clash of beliefs. Look at what is happening in the world and you’ll see the evidence of conflicting beliefs. On an individual level, the “disconnect” between the desire for success and effective leadership happens when old beliefs keep people locked into old behaviors. I’ve noticed that one of the hardest concepts for clients to get a handle on is that their beliefs do ...

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