How to Get Rid of Limiting Beliefs

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The most destructive limiting belief is just the idea that we're not good enough. When researchers have studied people's limits they actually can't find any. Once you see this knowledge about how our brains actually work and the benefits of being in a place of struggle you do start to see yourself a little bit differently, he says.

Dr. Jo Boaler is the Nomellini-Olivier Professor of Education at Stanford University and co-founder of www.youcubed.org. She is the author of eleven books including What's Math Got To Do With It? and Mathematical Mindsets. Dr. Boaler was also a White House presenter on equity.

We discuss:

Do you believe that almost anyone can be an 'Einstein'?
What do you tell professionals that are trying to grow their career or start a business, about utilizing the idea of a limitless mind?
What do you recommend to people that struggle with self doubt?

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