Truth vs. lies, money vs. psychology in personal development

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• The truth sets you free—do you believe the truth?

• Money and psychology together

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How the truth can set you free

The saying "the truth shall set you free" resonates deeply with the idea that our beliefs shape our actions, and our actions, in turn, mold the outcomes in our lives. Let’s talk about the profound impact of beliefs on our actions, how disempowering beliefs can hinder personal growth, and the transformative potential of embracing empowering truths.

The influence of beliefs on actions

Our beliefs serve as the lens through which we perceive ourselves and the world. They inform our decisions, actions, and reactions. Beliefs create a ripple effect on behavior, influencing how we approach challenges, relationships, and personal endeavors.

The unhelpful power of debilitating beliefs

Many of us hold beliefs that diminish our self-worth. Here's some of the things that I've believed about myself over the years:

• I'm not creative

• I'm not smart

• I'm not a good leader

• I'm a bad father

And on and on and on….

These beliefs have done nothing to help me actually improve in these areas. Embracing disempowering beliefs often leads to actions that validate those beliefs, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Embracing empowering truths

We should be aware of our ability to alter our beliefs and deliberately select empowering truths. Acknowledging your imperfections and committing to the continuous process of self-improvement is necessary for you to grow. As you embrace these empowering beliefs, it motivates actions that are in line with your personal values and goals.

For me, I’ve worked to shift those disempowering beliefs to new, helpful truths such as:

• I am creative

• I am intelligent

• I am a great leader

• I am a fabulous father

And many more!

Reminding myself of these truths helps me to take actions that make them even more true.

The journey toward self-discovery and growth involves a sincere commitment to evolving beyond those limiting beliefs.

The truth is a liberator

Acknowledging that the liberating power of truth comes through embracing beliefs that empower and uplift us. Understanding that the truth has the potential to set individuals free from the shackles of disempowering beliefs, fostering an environment conducive to positive change.

In the intricate interplay between beliefs, actions, and outcomes, the truth emerges as a powerful force for personal liberation. By courageously examining internal narratives, identifying disempowering beliefs, and embracing empowering truths, individuals can unleash a transformative process of becoming.

Do you believe in the truth about yourself and what’s possible?

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The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan Housel

Yes, we’re engineers, but we also need to know and learn how money works, too!

Doing well with money isn’t necessarily about what you know. It’s about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people.

Money―investing, personal finance, and business decisions―is typically taught as a math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world, people don’t make financial decisions using spreadsheets. They make them at the dinner table or in a meeting room, where personal history, your own unique view of the world, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together.

In The Psychology of Money, author Morgan Housel shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life’s most important topics.