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Can Do!

There’s one phrase that will kill more of your dreams, limit your career, and hold you back from being the person you want to be:

I can’t.

  • I can’t start a business right now.
  • I can’t switch jobs with everything going on.
  • I can’t lose weight while I’m under this much stress.

When we use the phrase, I can’t, we’re putting a finality to anything we want to do, which too often becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

While we sometimes have to face reality, it doesn’t mean the things we want are forever out of our reach.

The, I can’t, phrase becomes embedded when we think it and say it to others.

But there’s hope!?

Here’s a few things you can say to yourself to start changing this mindset:

Instead of: I can’t start a business right now, try: While I haven’t learned how to start a business, I need to do my research and see what it takes.

Instead of: I can’t switch jobs with everything going on, try: Even with so much going on at work, I’ll find a way to make an exit plan.

Instead of: I can’t lose weight while I’m under this much stress, try: ?I see others losing weight and I’m sure they have stress.? I can do it too.

By replacing "I can’t" with empowering self-talk such as "I can" or "I’ll find a way," you free yourself up to all sorts of possibilities while cultivating a growth mindset.

So, here’s your Action Item and Mission, should you decide to accept it: When the, I can’t, phrase creeps into your head, catch it and turn it around to one of these:

  • I haven’t learned how to yet...
  • I will find a way to ...
  • I’m working on …
  • How can I …

You can even say, I choose not to right now. This one puts you in control, and it’s ok.

When we start reframing this dream-killing thought, we take another step closer to the person we want to become. We really do become what we think. And if we think we can, we will

If these ideas resonate with you, I have 147 previous Sunday Starters on other topics that are designed to help you and accelerate your success. You can find them below.

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Remember, one hand washes the other and together they get clean. Thank you for watching or reading. Have a really rewarding week and I’ll see you next time.

About?Louie Bernstein

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