Do you believe that you can do anything you set out to do? Or have you accepted the things someone told you years ago, maybe even as far back as 5 years old? The following story is a great example of some of the limitations we have that are holding us back, and more often than not, they’re not real. We hold onto old beliefs, without even knowing we can change them. I love this business, for in order for your business to grow, you have to grow. What were your dreams when you were growing up? Have you reached them, or have you simply given up and accepted things as they are? If the latter is the case, don’t give up. If you can dream it you can achieve it. Connie
by Fran Briggs
In India, elephants are used for manual labor. When an elephant is small and weighs approximately 200 pounds, it is securely tied with a heavy-duty rope. In between ‘jobs’ the elephant tries to break through its limitation. The calf whines, tugs, and even tries to chew through the rope-but it is unable to break free.
Finally, the elephant gives up its will and accepts his circumstances. The elephant believes there is absolutely no chance to free himself and overcome his limitation. In doing so, he misses out on his defining moment.
A defining moment is the exact moment one adopts or accepts a new belief that drastically transforms their life. They accept this new belief as a new truth, regardless if it is true or not. Because the brain accepts repetition of thought and deduction as ‘the truth,’ the rope reigns sovereign not only in the calf’s immediate environment, but in his mind as well.
With this belief deeply embedded in the elephant’s mind, his handler came up with an ingenious idea to permanently disempower him. He realized all that was needed was to tie the four-ton animal up with extremely small ropes and he would remain tied. You see in the elephant’s mind, any size rope would keep him securely confined.
Don’t act like an elephant. Size up and break through the confining ropes in your mind. When you’re faced with change, change your perspective. When you’re overwhelmed with something new; change your view. Use affirmations, to eradicate limitations and nothing will be impossible for you!
What beliefs do you have that might be holding you back?
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Hi Connie,
I love that story! I have it somewhere on my own blog also. Some people act like elephants because it’s just easier to accept the things as they (seem) to be, rather than exploring other options and taking risks. It’s a crying shame though, because those people will never reach their full potential and become what they could have been.
Thanks for sharing this inspiring story!
Ilka
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Thanks Ilka,
I love it too. Too many people don’t realize their own beliefs are holding themselves back. I was one of those people for too many years. Getting into network marketing gave me the opportunity for personal development and I’m so grateful for it. It’s one of the greatest benefits.
You’re very welcome; I’m glad you were inspired.
Connie
Very inspiring. Beliefs do hold us back. If you believe that you’re weak in this particular field, you’ll definitely be weak. However if you’ll enhance yourself and make that weakness one of your strengths then you’re breaking away from your limitations.
Bob,
It’s not our capabilies, but our beliefs that do hold us back. Once we realize that and work on changing those beliefs, you’re absolutely correct that our weaknesses can become our strengths. It’s our choice. I wrote another post “If you think you can’t, you can’t” featuring Nick Vujicic. He proves how powerful our beliefs are.
So nice to see you here again.
Connie
How funny to read your blog today, this is the exact story I had planned to write. Obviously, great minds really do think alike.
Glad I read yours before posting mine. I’d look like a copycat.
Back to the drawing board.
That’s too funny Gidget. Keep the idea and use it down the road. We can never talk too much about beliefs.
Great story and so true how we allow our beliefs to hold us back. Why on earth do we that?
Unless we are in a business where personal development is the key the success, quite often we don’t realize our beliefs are holding us back.
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