We’ve been programmed to live to work instead of working to live — slowly killing our dreams, creativity, and replacing all with blind obedience.
Many people truly believe they don’t have any skills, are weak, or won’t be able to become someone amazing. On the opposite end, some look down on people who work hard, like artists or devs, thinking everything they do is too easy and that their prices are a huge scam because of AI, of course…
We have the ability to change, experiment, and grow through iteration.
To help you on your journey to self-discovery, I want to share with you 3 of the MOST dangerous beliefs that could ruin your life:
The more hours I work the more productive I’ll get Success doesn’t require burnout
Success doesn't require burnout.
This idea that that lead to overwork and causes huge stress and aneraxity its dangerous because it destroys creativity and focus. A lot of this comes from the necessity to achieve quick and easy success, bad time management skills and the lack of vision and dicipline. Working hard is great when you're trying new things.
Once you've a pull of information you can start working smarter, because you know what works and what doesn't.
I can’t learn anything because is too hard and too much
When people try to learn a new skill, they often attempt to replicate what professionals with years of experience can do in less time.
By doing this, many people quickly burn out due to the fact that, in many cases, simple projects meant to teach the fundamentals are ignored because they're considered "too easy." Sadly, if a quick tutorial doesn't make you rich and famous fast, the skill is deemed worthless.
When you learn a new skill, it may be hard at first, especially if you're focusing on the fundamentals. But by completing 1,000 small projects, you'll learn more than from tackling one huge mega project.
I’m superior to anyone and I don’t need help or a community
Our ego can be extremely dangerous because it can lock us into a limited way of thinking, preventing us from seeing other perspectives.
Many people believe they can succeed entirely on their own, thinking that asking for help or being part of a community is a sign of weakness. This mindset often stems from a desire for independence or past experiences where self-reliance was necessary.
Accepting help doesn't diminish your value; it amplifies your strengths by leveraging others' knowledge.
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