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Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain

Limiting Beliefs: Ditch the 4 Dream Killers Holding You Back - Nir And Far

Mar 18, 2024
Learn how self-limiting beliefs can hinder your goals and resolutions. Explore ego depletion, imposter syndrome, inner critic, and distractions as obstacles. Discover strategies to overcome these barriers and become indestractable for future success.
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Quick takeaways

  • View willpower as dynamic, not depletable, to combat ego depletion myth.
  • Combat imposter syndrome by fostering positive self-dialogue and self-affirmations for goal achievement.

Deep dives

Overcoming Ego Depletion and Self-Limiting Beliefs

One of the main hindrances to achieving goals is ego depletion, the myth that willpower is a depletable resource. Research indicates that willpower behaves more like an emotion, fluctuating rather than depleting. Psychologist Michael Inzlich suggests viewing willpower as a temporary response, helping to combat the belief in ego depletion and persist in goal pursuit. Overcoming this self-limiting belief involves understanding that willpower is not finite but dynamic.

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