The Myths of Guilt and Hard Work

Today, let's talk about the myths we've carried with us—the stories we've believed, like "the reason you don't have everything you want is because you haven't worked hard enough yet." Sound familiar?

These myths can take many forms:

?? You haven't worked hard enough

?? ONLY hard work will get you what you want

?? You don't deserve it

?? You're not good enough

And the list goes on.

But here's the truth—we're all here to grow, and growth doesn't always follow the path of sheer effort and hard work. I'll be the first to admit that Organic Chemistry and Advanced Statistical Analysis were not my strong suits. It wasn't a matter of lacking effort; I simply couldn't retain those formulae effectively.

Does that make me bad, wrong, or stupid? Absolutely not. The reality is that we each have unique abilities, just like a monkey, a dolphin, and an eagle are wired for different challenges. Shame comes from feeling like we should excel in everything if we work hard enough.

I'm here to help you shed that shame. It's time to awaken to and accept your unique abilities, just as I've embraced mine. While I might not be a chemistry wizard, I excel in helping individuals and organizations break through their barriers to greatness.

Let's leverage our unique abilities and move beyond the myth of working hard. Take, for instance, a woman I'm working with who's ready to transition to a new career. Her passion is guiding her, and she's poised for success. Remember, no one else should dictate your path or your passion. Think of Muggsy Bogues, standing at 5'3" and playing professional basketball as a point guard—he redefined the game!

So, what is your unique ability? Embrace it, and you'll find that the work ahead, while present, won't feel as hard.

Share your unique abilities and your journey in leveraging them. Let's inspire each other and bust those guilt and hard work myths together!

= Wayne =

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