Mindset and Its Impact on Our Ventures

The Power of Mindset

Mindset, in its essence, is the collection of attitudes, beliefs, and thoughts that shape how we perceive and interact with the world. Or how I like to frame it, it is the way we act, react, and interact with life around us. Mindset is shaped by our experiences, upbringing, and the narratives we adopt over time. This internal dialogue significantly influences our actions, decisions, and ultimately, our business outcomes.

The Stories You Are Telling Yourself

The first time my coach told me, "That's the story you are telling yourself," I was furious! Was I making this up? Was my complaint trivial?

Upon reflection, I realized that the stories we tell ourselves are the conversations we have in our heads. These stories are real to us, whether they stem from our own beliefs or from external influences. For example, I once believed I couldn't speak publicly about wellness while dealing with my own weight issues. Another belief was that I couldn't write well because of past criticism from a teacher. Overcoming these limiting beliefs empowered me to share my journey and accomplishments, such as embracing the vulnerability of my health issues, becoming the Editor in Chief of a university newspaper, and writing a doctoral thesis.

To uncover the stories you tell yourself, consider the following:?

1. What comes to mind when you think about what holds you back from achieving your dreams?

2. When did you first feel that this dream was unshakable?

3. What was the tipping point where your dream turned into a fear?

4. Write down what you would gain or the worst-case scenario if you discarded this limiting belief and pursued your dream.

5. Understand that the worst-case scenario exists only in your mind. You will never know the reality unless you take action.

Now, ask yourself: What are the stories you are telling yourself, and what could be your greatest aspirations beyond them? ??

Mindset in Business

In business, mindset can be a critical factor that determines success or failure. A fixed, negative mindset clouded with scarcity can cripple a business, leading to missed opportunities, poor decision-making, and a lack of innovation. This type of mindset limits our ability to adapt to challenges and hinders growth.?

On the other hand, employing an adaptive, growth mindset allows us to tackle business issues both internally and externally with resilience and creativity. A growth mindset encourages learning from failures, embracing challenges, and viewing obstacles as opportunities for improvement. This shift in perspective is essential for fostering a thriving business environment.

Change Your Inner Dialogue

Changing your inner dialogue, that also impacts and alters your outer dialogue, can shift your mindset, perspective, and ultimately, your life. Our inner dialogue, shaped by our mindset, must be empowering and enabling us to take the necessary actions in our ventures and personal lives.

- Don’t say: “I can’t DO this.”

? Say: “How can I APPROACH this?”

- Don’t say: “I don’t have TIME to do it.”

? Say: “It is not a PRIORITY for me.”

- Don’t say: “I was STUPID.”

? Say: “I now KNOW better.”

- Don’t say: “Why is this happening TO ME?”

? Say: “What is this TEACHING me?"?

- Don’t say: “I CAN’T do it.”

? Say: “I CHOOSE not to do it.”

- Don’t say: “I can’t AFFORD it.”

? Say: “I will not INVEST in it.”

- Don’t say: “I am EXHAUSTED.”

? Say: “What is CONSUMING my energy?”

- Don’t say: “Everyone is putting me DOWN.”

? Say: “Time to FIND a new, empowering tribe.”

- Don’t say: “The time/place/finances are not SERVING me.”

? Say: “How can I best CAPITALIZE on what I currently have?”

- Don’t say: "I am BLOCKED & at a standstill in my life."

? Say: “I am at an exploratory stage in my life. I get to EXPERIMENT down a new path that could lead to manifesting my purpose or offer a learning opportunity to IDENTIFY what I don’t want.”

- Don’t say: "I am ALONE."

? Say: "Whom/Where could I REACH OUT to for support?"

- Don’t say: “I am not good ENOUGH.”

? Say: “I am WORTHY.”

What would you add to the list? And, what will you be shifting for YOUR mindset, and venture, today?

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