Don’t Break Your Armor, Especially With Your Own Words

Mission #5: Guarding Your Inner Fortress

In the relentless pursuit of excellence, both as fathers and as entrepreneurs, we layer ourselves in an invisible armor. This armor, woven from resilience, faith, and determination, shields us from the myriad battles we face daily.

Yet, here’s a critical insight.

The fiercest adversary often comes from within.

Pause for a moment and reflect. The words we silently tell ourselves during moments of failure or uncertainty hold immense power. They have the capability to either bolster our armor or to erode it from the inside. When we speak negatively about our capabilities, our self-worth, or our endeavors, it’s as if we’re taking a hammer to our own shield.

Why is this internal dialogue so critical?

As leaders of our families and our businesses, our armor serves a dual function. It protects us, yes. But it also sets a precedent for those who look up to us—our children, our partners, our teams. Through our actions, and significantly, our words, we teach them resilience, courage, and the importance of self-compassion.

This leads to a crucial pivot in our journey.

Choosing our words with intention.

Words should act as the anvil and hammer, shaping our armor to be stronger, not as weapons that chip away at its integrity. Acknowledging the struggle is crucial, as is reaching out for support. The ultimate challenge lies in the consistent practice of speaking strength and positivity into existence.

But what happens when the weight feels too heavy?

A moment of vulnerability is not a breach in your armor.

If you find the burden of your armor becoming too cumbersome, or if you catch yourself forgetting the strength of your own words, take a breath. This is not a sign of weakness, but a call to regroup and realign.

It’s about building a community.

Remember, the journey of maintaining our armor and mastering our dialogue is not meant to be a solitary one. Connecting with others who share our struggles and aspirations can provide the reinforcement we need. Together, we can remind each other of the strength within us and the power of our words.

So, where do we go from here?

Let’s embrace the mission with renewed vigor.

Dedicate yourself to monitoring the words you use, both internally and externally. Celebrate the small victories, seek out connections that uplift, and always, always remember the power you hold within your words.

Let’s connect

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