The most powerful stories aren’t the ones we read in books or watch on screens—they’re the ones we tell ourselves about who we are, what we’re capable of, and what’s possible for our lives.
Every day, whether we realize it or not, we narrate our own experience. We tell ourselves we’re good at some things and bad at others. That we’re too old or too young, too late or not ready. That success is for other people. That we’re not the kind of person who takes risks, or that we don’t have what it takes to change. And over time, these stories become our reality—not because they’re true, but because we believe them.
The good news? You can rewrite the script.
I used to tell myself I wasn’t a risk-taker. That I liked safe, predictable paths. That stepping outside of my comfort zone wasn’t "me." And for years, I lived inside that story. But at some point, I had to ask: What if that’s not true? What if I’m actually capable of being bold, of taking risks, of going after what I want? What if I stop waiting for proof and start acting as if the version of me I want to be already exists?
When you change the story, you change everything. Because the words you use to describe yourself—consciously or unconsciously—shape the actions you take. They determine whether you try, whether you quit, whether you keep going when things get hard.
So, what’s a story you’ve been telling yourself that’s holding you back? What if you challenged it? What if, just for today, you flipped the script?
Resources to Help You Rewrite Your Story:
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The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks – A deep dive into the self-imposed limits we create and how to break through them.
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Mindset by Carol Dweck – The science behind why what we believe about ourselves matters more than we think.
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You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero – A fun, no-nonsense guide to shifting your mindset and stepping into a bigger version of yourself.
What’s one story you’re ready to rewrite?