1. My self worth is based on what others think of me
Some people define themselves based upon how they guess others see them
When they are convinced that others think poorly of them, such people lack the self-confidence necessary to consistently take action
2. My past = My future
If some people experience a series of setbacks they assume their goals are not achievable
Over time they become dispirited & discouraged, then they avoid situations where failure is a risk
As any significant effort entails risk, such people are then unable to make significant achievements
3. My destiny is controlled by the supernatural
The belief that status in life or even potential as a human is determined by luck, fate, or divine intervention, can rob such people of initiative, making them passive as they wait for "luck" to change
4. My emotions accurately reflect objective reality
Some people believe emotions are caused by external events
In truth, emotions are determined by perceptions of events combined with preconceptions of what those events mean
Such people find it difficult/impossible to "get out of their own heads" & see situations from different perspectives
5. My goal is to be perfect / do something perfectly
As perfection is unattainable, people who seek it are simply setting themselves up for disappointment
Perfectionists blame the world (& everything in it) rather than doing what's necessary to accomplish the extraordinary
"Successful perfectionist" = oxymoron
6. My ability is to ultimately know why I exist
Without a sense of purpose, it's hard to be inspired
Some people believe that it will be possible to know answers to all the big existential questions
It is clear that human beings are not designed to know or comprehend everything
When we do not know things we choose to believe them. Mixing up knowledge and believing is very common
7. My beliefs are superior to others
Beliefs make it possible for us to survive in a hostile world in which we do not have answers to all that is happening
We cling onto them to make sure that we have the best chances, but sometimes our beliefs stand in the way of leading healthy & happy lives
Experimenting with new behaviour is one way of starting to let go
For more on innocent beliefs that rule the world, I highly recommend the book by
@GeorgeDKinder The Seven Stages of Money Maturity: Understanding the Spirit and Value of Money in Your Life
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