Weekly Challenge – Confidence in a New Direction

The Challenge:

Now more than ever people are reevaluating what they want to achieve in their lives.  In many cases, we are heading in new directions that will bring new challenges. It is during these times that we must be conscience of what we are telling ourselves internally. We have to be sure not to sabotage ourselves with internal conversations that keep us from taking risks. During this week, take notes on any internal thought or conversation you may have with yourself.

This task is worth 40-points on your scorecards.

Thought Provoking Questions:

How often are you having internal conversations with yourself? Is it often enough?

Are you giving yourself encouraging or discouraging thoughts?

The Lesson:

If you are about to embark on a new journey the last thing you need is your own mind telling you that you “cannot do it” or that you “won’t be successful.”  These self-sabotaging thoughts lead to self-doubt which has the power to demoralize you and keep you from attaining your dreams.  It takes time and commitment to discontinue these thoughts but consider this one of the most important traits to keep under control as it will directly effect your ability to be successful.

Secondly, we all need to understand that none of us are born with expertise in any given area. There is only one way to become knowledgeable about a subject and that is to start learning today.  If your thoughts are saying, “you don’t know enough about that topic to be successful” remember that you merely have to start with one piece of information and just build from there.  Buy books, use the internet, and network with established experts.  Do what it takes so you feel confident in your new endeavor and surely your self-defeating thoughts will slowly fade into the background.

“Don’t let your mind sabotage your success” – Napoleon Hill