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From Self-Doubt to Self-Dominance

Story-tell your way to the top.

Embracing Discomfort.
2 min readJan 9, 2024
Photo by Joshua Brown on Unsplash

We’re all suckers for a good story.

It’s in our DNA. We’re the heroes in the epic saga of our lives, constantly weaving narratives through connections, experiences, and emotions.

But there’s a darker side to our storytelling – the tales we whisper to ourselves. These stories, spun from our doubts and fears, draw lines in the sand of our potential. My time back home in India was an eye-opener. It hit me: it’s not about willpower, discipline, or circumstance.

It’s the story we tell ourselves that’s the real hurdle.

I’ve spun tales that hold me back. Skipping workouts, believing I’m too drained. Not gunning for that top-tier job, convinced I’m underqualified. Not approaching someone I’m drawn to, because I’ve painted myself as unappealing.

Our self-narratives set our limits, define our highs and lows.

But what if we flip the script?

I’ve started crafting new stories – bold, empowering tales. They stretch my imagination, lift my spirits, and redefine my potential. Stories where I, the protagonist, consistently come out on top. This shift in storytelling has been transformative – taming fears, unleashing potential, supercharging confidence, and leading me towards a life fully lived.

It’s time we acknowledged the power of stories, both the ones we share with the world and the ones we tell ourselves.

Maybe it’s our greatest tool yet.

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