The stories we tell ourselves can shape our identities, aspirations, and experiences, and set the parameters for what we can achieve.
Disrupt Your Own Narrative
Lessons from eight female founders and executives.
March 20, 2020
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Summary.
The stories we tell ourselves can shape our identities, aspirations, and experiences, and set the parameters for what we can achieve.
If you’re looking to step up, try new things, advance in your career, or do better each day, try re-examining the stories you’re telling yourself. You may find that you’re holding yourself back—maybe in minor ways, maybe in major ways. If so, crafting a better a story will help you align your life with your ambitions.
To do so, you need to identify the stories you’ve been telling yourself, create a clear vision for your future, focus on what’s in your control, and believe in your abilities.