Today, I want to dive into something that’s been on my mind a lot lately – the resilience mindset and how our belief systems shape our reality.
I’ve been reworking my Crash Course, and in doing so, I’ve realized how much my own life experiences, like the breakdown of my marriage, have influenced my understanding of beliefs. Initially, I was all about the data, but life taught me that beliefs are what really drive our reactions and decisions.
Beliefs are essentially ideas we accept as true, often without much scrutiny. They’re like filters through which we view the world. For instance, if you believe you’re not good enough, you’ll find evidence to support that belief, even if it’s not true. This can limit your potential or, conversely, if you hold enhancing beliefs, like “I can learn anything with effort,” you’ll find opportunities to grow and succeed.
Now, let’s talk about how these beliefs play out in larger societal contexts. Take the woke mind virus, as I call it. It’s a set of beliefs that can be incredibly limiting, promoting victimhood and a lack of personal agency. This mindset can lead to irrational decisions, like refusing to collect data on autism because it might challenge a narrative, or demonizing those with different views on vaccinations.
On a brighter note, I’ve been observing some positive shifts. For example, Trump’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia was a masterclass in diplomacy and deal-making, showing respect and fostering peace rather than imposing Western ideals.
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