Two of the most limiting words for me in the past have been “I’m not...” I’m not good at fixing things or I’m not good at sales. These phrases usually come from past mistakes or a time when others have been critical. Unfortunately, when we grab on to the “I’m not…” phrases, it becomes self-perpetuating. If I think I’m not ...
“It doesn’t matter what I do, I’m never good enough?” Have you ever felt this way? Do you live with the belief that no matter what you achieve, your best falls short? No matter how you feel about it, you are enough. You are enough because God’s word and God’s love tell you so. 1 John 3:1A says, “See what ...
In a recent article from Psychology Today, Sara Canaday says, “Separate your self-worth from perfectionism: 'you' are not the outcome of the project." Perfection is not wrong to aspire to. It becomes harmful to a person's self-worth when tied to the outcome of perfection. Human nature is to judge a man based on his perfection and performance. 1 Samuel 16:7 ...
My friend, Chip Ingram, tells the story of meeting with a young lady while in college. She was beautiful, popular and had a 3.7 grade average. She seemed to have it all. But soon, Chip learned that this young lady was telling herself a completely different story. Chip’s friend tearfully shared that in her family, anything less than a 4.0 ...
A 2016 study by University of California researchers discovered that 29% of entrepreneurs have ADHD. Only 5% of the general population struggle with the diagnoses. Dr. Johan Wiklund researched ADHD’s impact on entrepreneurs. He discovered that ADHD comes with three basic traits; hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and impulsivity. He found that these traits can be harnessed into strengths for entrepreneurs. Being hyper-focused ...
Christian cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Caroline Leaf, in her book “Switch on Your Brain,” says, “How we think not only affects our own spirit, soul and body but also people around us.” The thoughts we dwell on impact every area of our lives. They are indicators of our future success. Our thoughts frame our success even in relationships. If we dwell ...
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