There are very few facts in the world we live in. Our world is mostly comprised of our opinions, which are based on what we've been told or have experienced.
We come to view opinions and judgments as facts. Our reality is largely made up of our perceptions and beliefs.
When pursuing a goal, what you view as fact about yourself can get in the way of your success. What we tell ourselves and what we've heard others say about us can become innately ingrained, so that we view them as facts rather than perceptions or opinions.
Throughout the course of our lives, we create stories about ourselves and our abilities based on assessments. This mix-up between opinion and fact in turn shapes who we become. We only take on challenges that we feel we're fully equipped to handle. In essence, we allow our opinions about ourselves and the world to suppress our potential.
The key to success is creating a new story. The first step in that process is deconstructing the truth.
~ J. Lynn
