Between the ages of 0 - 7 we receive over 24 000 hours of programming. We all know the little ones we share homes with suck in information like a sponge. Young kids seem to soak in each and every bit of information or influence that comes their way. As they consciously engage with their surroundings, each little individual begins to shape a set of beliefs which will inform the way in which they live. Experiences both positive and negative will sit in the sub conscious storage department.
As we grow older our conscious choices are influenced by those sub conscious beliefs. Most faith based messages or self help advice roots down to working with what you think, a renewing of the mind.
I gave blood when I was young. They only needed a vile, yet the factors surrounding the ‘blood removal’ freaked me out and sent me into a black out right their in the doctors room. That was it - a limiting belief. I can’t give blood. The blood bank would roll into school with its worthy message of the need to donate. But each time I stood up to do my part, my sub conscious reminded me of that fateful day. I sat back down.
Paul Potts, winner of Britain’s got talent a few years back, speaks about how it took him an hour to click on ‘submit’ after filling in his online application form to enter the show. He notes that confidence has always been an issue for him. His belief was that he did not have a great deal to offer those around him because of how he looked and who he thought he was. The temptation was to just continue selling cell phones rather than reveal his talent to the world.
Which begs the question - what beliefs limit you? As I work with people I uncover limiting beliefs such as ‘I can’t speak my truth, hand over responsibility, love unconditionally, get my drivers license, take time off, start that sport, take that risk.’ It seems as we mature we simply develop more reasons why we should remain in our comfort zones.
Comfort Zone? That place where our fears sleep unchallenged. Paul selling cell phones. Beneath those fears is a deep ocean of potential. What would happen if you had to dive in? I broke my blood fear by giving blood. Paul broke his limiting belief by getting on the stage. Look fear straight in the eye and take it on. Paul now touches millions of lives every day with his music and his story.
Un-limiting your beliefs is not just about you but about the impact your potential can make on the world around you. The world wants the best of you.
Start Un-Limiting!
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Travis Gale has spent the last 5 years running his own development business in South Africa’s corporate world and is currently involved in various long term partnerships with clients across a number of industries. Furthermore he has travelled to conferences internationally hunting down latest trends and insights. Having cycled around the world and survived a tsunami, his passion for crossing borders often lends itself to an interesting blend of stories and insight. He sees himself as a ‘change catalyst’ and displays strength in facilitating insight into the right spaces. Find out more at www.appletreelive.com