MISSION: MINDSHIFT - The First Step to Mental Re-Programming

You've been programmed to think a certain way your entire life. And society, school systems, parents and friends have reinforced this way of thinking. You were told to take the safest path through life, the one that offers the least resistance, and the one that creates a comfort zone that keeps you from taking chances. To win at the game of life, you must stay the course and never go against the grain.

But, there's a major problem plaguing this world today: The game has changed, but the players have not.

I believe it's unintentional ignorance that makes a person look at what's going on in the world today and feel they don't need to change with the times. Many people hold on to everything they've got and hope that things will one day return to the level of comfort they've grown accustomed to.

One thing you and I both have in common is this: We cannot see into the future. So, what if things never return to what they once were? I can't say they will, nor can I say they won't. Neither can you. The only thing we can do is prepare ourselves based on the trends of current times.

Embracing change starts with mental re-programming, which naturally requires an incredible shift in mindset. Since you've been programmed to think 'A,' reconditioning yourself to think 'B' may seem irrational, impossible, and downright scary.

But you have to evalute your current situation, whatever it may be, and ask yourself: "My pre-programmed way of thinking has gotten me where I am today. Am I willing to live with that or do I want something better for myself and my family?"

If the answer to that question is yes, then mental re-programming must begin. Your mind must begin to think in ways of "OK, I've decided I want more. What can I do to get it?"

I mentioned switching from school of thought 'A' to school of thought 'B' may seems scary, and here's why: We live in a society that determines its actions by the opinions of others!

Have you ever seen something you wanted to take a risk on, were right on the verge of taking the plunge, but someone close to you came along and criticized you to the point that you changed your mind?

It's happened to us all. We base our final decisions on how we feel others will judge us. This could have led to a missed opportunity on a stock purchase, a chance to make a smart investment, or the joy of starting your own personal business. People make opinions based not on the facts of why the risk is worth taking, but rather on their own pre-programming.

If they would never do something "so outlandish" and "against the grain," why should you? And they'll make sure they tell you about it too. Over and over again.

You hold the key to your mental re-programming, and the process begins when you stop listening to uninformed, opinionated outsiders who lack the facts to tell you how to act. Regardless of the criticism you may receive, those who pass judgment are not putting cash in your bank account or food on your table.

And if they're broke, both mentally and financially, why in the world would you ever take advice from them?! They need to worry about helping themselves before they try to help you.

To conclude, going from one school of thought to another requires effort and discipline, but it doesn't need to be difficult. It's certainly not impossible. It depends on how strongly you believe in your self-worth.

Do you feel you've reached your maximum potential or are you leaving opportunities to better yourself and your current situation on the table?

Be 100% honest with yourself as you answer that question, and if you, not everyone around you, but you, feel there's more out there to gain...well then, you're right.

"In a world without limits, there's always more to gain."

More on this subject next week. Until then...


Be the Best,

Jason Cercone
Internet Marketing & Home Business Consultant
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