Success Is A Choice Ch 2

Believing in Yourself for Success

• Key Obstacle: Lack of self-belief is the primary hurdle to success, hindering realization of potential.
• Potential Defined: Potential represents one's capacity for growth and betterment.
• Edison and Gandhi Quotes: Illustrate the correlation between belief in potential and achieving greatness.
• Powell's Estimate: The average person only utilizes 10% of their potential.
• Twain Story: Emphasizes that individuals can be great in any capacity if they believe in themselves.
• Schulz Analogy: Life is like a ten-speed bike; people often don't utilize their full potential due to self-imposed limitations.
• Kriegel and Patler's Perspective. Human potential is limitless and untapped, and self-imposed limitations can be overcome.
• Wood's Experience: Successful mountain climbing hinges more on psychological than physical strength.

Believing in Yourself

• Agnosticism as a Barrier: Lack of self-belief (being agnostic) prevents people from achieving their full potential.
• James's Insight: Human failure stems from a lack of faith in one's true self.
• Seligman's Research: Salespeople who believed in their success sold significantly more insurance.
• Academic Achievement and Self-Confidence: Self-confidence correlates strongly with academic success more than IQ.

Believing in Your Mission

• Confidence Amplifies Talent: Belief in one's mission empowers individuals and enables them to achieve goals.
• Wright's Perspective: Actions are influenced by belief, and belief creates a self-fulfilling prophecy.
• Importance of Belief in the Face of Criticism: Strong belief in a mission enables individuals to persevere despite external negativity.
• Simon's Wisdom: Don't be deterred by naysayers; pursue your mission.
• Reeve's Inspiration: Achieving the impossible is part of human nature; belief in one's potential can drive success.

Belief in Action

• Belief Dictates Expectations: Beliefs determine expectations and shape actions and results.

• 'Sure Enough' Syndrome: Positive or negative expectations significantly influence outcomes.

• The Correlation Between Belief and Expectation : Beliefs influence expectations, expectations determine actions, which then result in outcomes.

• Franklin's Wisdom: Achieving goals requires a willingness to accept potential disappointment.

• Roosevelt's Insight: Doubts restrict future potential.

• Belief's Role in Overcoming Challenges: Belief in oneself is crucial for effectively facing challenges, as it strengthens one's capacity to overcome them.

• Smith's Observation: Belief and action are intertwined; in many cultures, belief is intrinsically linked to action.

• Aviation Pioneer Story: Fears and self-doubt can prevent individuals from acting on their potential.

• Hillary's Perseverance: Overcoming challenges requires believing in oneself.

• Action Determines Results: Actions determine results; hope is not a strategy. Positive expectations lead to positive action and desired results.

• Harvey's Perspective: Belief informs actions and actions lead to results.

• High-Altitude Hiking Analogy: Missed opportunities and potential unfulfilled ambition due to a lack of belief.

• Conclusion and Call to Action: Emphasizes living a purposeful and fulfilling life by aligning beliefs, expectations, and actions to maximize potential.

• Mission's Importance and Inclusiveness. People should be involved in the mission.

Explore the fundamental role of self-belief in achieving success. This quiz delves into the insights of influential figures like Edison and Gandhi, illustrating how recognizing one's potential is crucial for personal growth. Learn about the impact of mindset on realizing capabilities and overcoming self-imposed barriers.