The Belief Trap—Your Shot of Fearless Culture #411
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Most people confuse their beliefs with reality.
We hold opinions about ourselves, our capabilities, and our potential—and somewhere along the way, we stop questioning them.
These beliefs become “truths” we never challenge.
The problem isn’t having beliefs. It’s that we treat them as permanent, fixed. We notice only evidence that confirms them, while ignoring anything that contradicts them.
Over time, these beliefs shape every decision we make without us realizing.
But beliefs aren’t facts. They sit somewhere between facts and faith.
If you only believe what you can prove, you’re limiting yourself. If you believe things that ignore reality, you’re fooling yourself.
A good belief should do three things:
Hold up to real-world feedback
Remain open to revision
Not ignore evidence just to keep believing it
The beliefs that shaped who you are today might not serve you tomorrow. As you evolve, so should your beliefs.
Enjoy my latest article → The Power of Beliefs: How to Liberate Your Potential
Practical insights and tools to turn limiting beliefs into positive ones
Stay fearless, my friend.
Gustavo
In Case You Missed It
→ The Power of Unlearning: How to Let Go of Old Beliefs
Ask Your Team This
Which beliefs are liberating our team’s potential, and which are limiting it?
⚠️ Try This
Tear Apart Your Limiting Beliefs
Think about something you like doing but believe you’re not good at.
Write it down, starting with “I’m not good at…”
Read it aloud.
Then tear it apart. Literally. Rip the paper into pieces.
How do you feel now?
I’ve done this exercise with hundreds of people—sharing and tearing their limiting beliefs all at once. It’s liberating.
Once you can name the enemy (your limiting beliefs), it’s easier to defeat it.
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