The Biggest Limit On Your Potential
Summary
- To be a high-leverage entrepreneur, you need a lot of skills.
- Beliefs can limit what we think we can achieve.
- If we had no limits on our beliefs, then only our skills would hold us back.
- Most beliefs that limit us come from people we grew up around, who might have had less money.
- We often don't question deeply-held beliefs because they shape how we see the world.
- Some limiting beliefs are so ingrained, we aren't even aware of them.
- These invisible beliefs make us think certain things are impossible.
- It's important to identify and question these unknown limitations.
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How To Take Action
A good way of tackling this is by starting small but focusing on high-impact actions.
First, question your beliefs. Every day, pick one belief that you have about your business or personal abilities. Ask yourself: "Is this really true?" For example, if you believe "No one will pay for my service," challenge it. Look for evidence to the contrary. Find small examples of success stories or talk to people who have proven this belief wrong.
Next, expand your skills. Identify one skill that could significantly improve your business or personal growth. Spend 15-30 minutes a day learning or practicing this skill. Online courses, YouTube tutorials, or even free blogs can be great low-cost resources.
To reduce invisible limitations, regularly journal your thoughts and experiences. Write down any 'impossible' things you encounter in your field. Then, research if others have achieved these 'impossible' things. Often, you'll find examples that shatter these perceived limitations.
Surround yourself with growth-minded individuals. Join free communities or social media groups where successful entrepreneurs or people pursuing personal growth are active. Engaging with their mindset and seeing their achievements can naturally start to shift your own beliefs.
Lastly, track your progress. Keep a simple journal or use a free app to note any limiting beliefs you’ve overcome and skills you’ve developed. Seeing your own growth will motivate you to keep pushing past limitations.
By questioning beliefs, expanding skills, reducing limitations, surrounding yourself with the right people, and tracking progress, you'll start seeing significant improvements with minimal cost and effort.
