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When I was in junior high school, I was unaware of my greatness. When asked anything about my life my reply was usually “I don't know” or “I don't care.” I was disinterested in myself and in my future. “I can't win, I'm a loser, that's just my luck, and I was never good at anything.” This was my internal dialog. It became a way of life and a self-fulfilling prophecy. My negative outlook manifested itself in just about every area of my life, including my school work… |
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My laziness and self-defeating actions were fueled by my negative inner dialog. My laziness caused me stress because I spent so much time and energy avoiding activities I regarded as unpleasant, boring, difficult, or intimidating. My thinking was creating my reality. Changing my inner dialog would have been the first step towards improving my life and changing my results. Unfortunately, I did not make any changes until a few years later. The Laurie Story in the chapter entitled, “Break a Habit Before it Breaks You” reveals how I finally changed my ways...
The greater part of happiness or misery depends on our disposition, not our circumstances. - Martha Washington |
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