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Imposter Syndrome is a common phenomenon we all experience at some point in our lives. It is associated with feelings of self-doubt, unworthiness, and inadequacy. These feelings arise from our self-perceptions-what we believe about ourselves.

Our self-perceptions are in turn influenced by our immediate environment. For instance, If you experienced verbal abuse as a child, it can affect how you see yourself. In most cases, this experience can lead to Imposter Syndrome.

Nevertheless, Imposter Syndrome can be a powerful tool that contributes to your success. That is, you can use the feelings of Imposter syndrome to your advantage. But the question to answer is, “How can my self-doubt become a tool for my success?  Keep reading to find out. 

5 Common Lies That Reinforce Imposter Syndrome  

Studies have shown that about one-third of young people suffer from imposter syndrome. A similar study revealed that 70% of people in the country are likely to be acquainted at some point in their lives.

You would be shocked to also know that very successful people like Maya Angelou and Albert Einstein, add up to this estimate.

“The exaggerated esteem in which my life work is held makes me very ill at ease. I feel compelled to think of myself as an Involuntary swindler” – Albert Einstein 

In a nutshell, the feelings of an imposter are not unique to you. Over time, that feeling of unworthiness is reinforced by our past experiences. These experiences and lies we’ve come to believe over time. So in this section, we’ll debunk some common lies that validate the feelings of self-doubt. 

Lie #1-Mistakes are for Amateurs

Get this; Even the most accomplished people have room for improvement. What this tells you is that mistakes are a part of the learning process, and It’s how we grow. It should never be interpreted as a sign of inefficiency. Mistakes happen so we can learn from them and adjust.

Lie #2 Being a beginner is as good as being incompetent 

Being a beginner at something does not necessarily mean you don’t deserve to be in the room. It just means you have to be willing to show up, learn, and take action. 

Lie #3 You need more experience to get started 

Experience indeed helps you get ahead. But the truth is you might never have all the experience required to get started. But you’ve got to start anyway.

Lie #4 Perfectionism 

The idea that we have to be 100% perfect in everything reinforces the feelings of inadequacy. Especially because the pursuit of perfection is far-fetched. 

Embracing imperfection allows for growth, resilience, and more authentic self-expression. 

Lie #5 Not acknowledging your wins is the same as being Modest

This is a very common one. In the name of being modest, we quickly shrug off our small and big successes. There’s nothing wrong with being modest. But when it becomes an excuse to discredit your abilities and obvious wins, then it is hurtful.

Why Imposter Syndrome Might be a Good Sign 

Consider this;

Why don’t you feel like an Imposter while watching your favorite Netflix series? Or when you’re doing other fun and less important stuff. Something to think about right?

But you can trust that annoying voice to pop into your head when something good happens. Might be when you just got assigned to a big project or got promoted, or you’re trying to apply to a new role. 

If you notice, in each scenario, there’s the need to step out of your comfort zone. And the “uncomfortable” situations have the potential to bring you a lot of success. 

By that token, it becomes clear that the feelings of impostor syndrome are a signal of change and growth. An interesting and science-backed way to flip the script is to embrace the feelings of imposter syndrome. If you think about it, the presence of these feelings points to the fact that you’re trying new things.

5 Research-Backed Tips to Deal with Imposter Syndrome 

Based on research, there are simple ways to deal with impostor syndrome. In this section, we’ll talk about practical ways to escape the self-massacre of imposter syndrome. 

1. Practice Mindfulness 

When self-doubt creeps in, you need to take the upper hand. To have an upper hand, here’s what you should do; Take a deep breath. Now, consider this; If they gave you the role, it means they trust you enough to deliver. And guess what? That happened only because you’ve been killing it. 

2. Give yourself some credit

Give yourself more credit for all that you are and all you have been able to accomplish. Even as a beginner, taking the steps towards growth is worth celebrating. 

3. Take action 

The easiest way to build confidence in yourself is to start taking action. The action here is showing up to do what is needed to become the person you want to be. Every action, every trial, failure, and win, helps you to build competence. 

4. Cognitive restructuring 

Cognitive restructuring is a powerful technique rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Here’s how it works; Identify and catch those thoughts that make you feel like an imposter. Thoughts like” I got lucky” and ” I’m not qualified for this”,  and so on. 

Now, consider the evidence that contradicts these negative thoughts. For instance, if you feel your success is due to luck, challenge this by acknowledging your skills and successes.  Even if you’re still learning the ropes, acknowledge the fact that you’re taking the needed action.

5. Develop a Growth Mindset 

Developing a growth mindset will help you learn from your mistakes rather than beat yourself up about them. It’s important to understand that your failures or mistakes present an opportunity to grow. 

The feelings associated with Imposter Syndrome tend to stick around when you can’t get past the “thinking” phase. The moment you start taking action despite your feelings, you explode the syndrome. 

What you’re doing in that moment, is proving to yourself through actions that you know what you’re doing. If you don’t have the required experience that’s okay. What can you do to have one? Start upskilling, practice, and keep learning. 

Truth be told, you’ll never stop feeling like an imposter until you push through the clench and self-doubts. And how do you do that? By taking action.

However, it’s important to understand that overcoming Imposter Syndrome is a gradual process. As you practice mindfulness, take action, and celebrate your wins, you’ll realize the truth: You’re not an imposter. You’re human, learning and growing on the path to becoming the person you want to be.

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Selling a company is a complicated and intricate process. The preparation to sell can often take up to 12 months (and sometimes longer). The sale can take equally as long.

If that comes as a shock to you—and it does to many first-time sellers—stay with me. The sales process should be long. After all, you spent years building your business. Do you really want to turn around in seconds and sell it? 

Chances are if you say “Yes” to that, then you’re motivated only by the money. Not a bad thing; many people are. But something tells me that for most of you, if you’ve spent years building a business into a multi-million-dollar enterprise, then you have some emotional attachment. If that applies to you, you’re not alone; it should be a complex and complicated process to let it go.

So, stay the course. I promise the reward outweighs the boring, tedious parts of the process that can make your head spin. It may help to liken the selling of your business to selling the sum of all its parts, rather than focusing on the final step; if you look at it that way, then you’ll more easily recognize that the process is managed well in stages. Many who’ve come before you have emerged victorious. You will as well.

To make the whole process easier, there’s one key thing you cannot go without: a great team. As you are assembling your team, remember that one of its most important members is a good attorney. To help you find the right one, I spoke to Mike Coker, one of the best transactional attorneys I know.

Mr. Coker has a long track record representing clients in multi-million-dollar exit sales. He’s also an “AV Preeminent” Peer Review Rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry. Let’s go through some of the insights I gleaned from my conversation with him.

#1: Initial Questions are Crucial

Finding a great attorney starts with asking the right initial questions. Make sure you interview prospective candidates to find out if they’ve handled your particular type of sale before. Ask them about their track record, too, and make sure you can speak to former clients about them. Along with talking to former clients, speak to your CPA or other accountants about the attorney.

While it’s important that you ask prospective attorneys some questions, they should also ask you some questions. Mr. Coker, for example, said that the first thing he asks every client is, “What are you planning to do after you sell? Have you considered how this is going to affect all your employees and the people you support? What are your reasons for selling?”

Make sure you’ve thought about your motivation for selling before you start interviewing attorneys—and before you start the sales process. Make a list of the pros and cons of selling, and use it to help come to a logical and well-informed decision. At the same time, spend some time thinking about what you’ll do after you sell. It’s a big change; it’s vital to be prepared.

#2: Understand the Process

Once you’ve interviewed prospects and decided on an attorney, your job isn’t finished. It’s important that you understand the sales process and what role you will play in it.

First and foremost, get your accounting in shape. Work with a good CPA (your attorney can recommend one if you don’t have that member of your team yet) to get your books in order.

Next, start targeting your prospective buyers. It often makes sense to use your lawyer for this part of the process. Mr. Coker advises targeting your competitors; so, if you already know your top competitors and have buyers in mind, that’s a plus.

Finally, make sure you understand how the attorney will proceed with contacting the buyers without leaking the sale or breaching confidentiality. Mr. Coker, for example, explained that his team calls the buyer anonymously and asks if they might be interested. Then, they draft an NDA and ask the potential buyer to sign it before disclosing any details about the sale.

#3: Be Part of the Team Effort

When you have a great team around you, it can be tempting to step back and let them handle every single detail. Avoid that temptation, though—remember, this is a team effort. That means your team will all be working with you, but they’ll also be working with each other.

For example, your attorney will work closely with your financial advisor to start the financial planning. This is so crucial that they should start the process before the sale is complete. Same for the estate planning: it should begin well before the close.

Because collaboration is so important to the success of the sale, make sure you trust and like everyone on your team. In some instances (like your financial planner), you’ll be working with these people far beyond the duration of the sales process; if you don’t like them or trust them, it’s going to be very difficult to have an effective and productive relationship.

You Have the Final Say

A great team is crucial if you want a good sales outcome. Ultimately, though, remember that you are the one making the final decisions. Your team—especially your attorney—is there to advise you, but you have the final say.

This is especially important to remember when you’re considering which offer to accept. Sometimes, your emotions will draw you to one offer over another. The one you’re drawn to might not be the best financially, but it might appeal to your emotions (or you might simply like the person who made the lower offer better).

Your team can advise you on which offer is the best fiscally, but they should not get in the way of a sale. However, they should never nitpick or stand in your way. Their role is to move the sale along and advise you about potential risks.

Bottom line, when you are embarking on an exit sale, particularly a multi-million-dollar exit sale, make sure you have a great attorney, CPA, and financial advisor on your side. I’ve seen it over and over: having a stellar team truly can mean the difference between a successful sale or a failed one.

This content is adapted from Seasons of Selling.

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It’s easy to get stuck in the grind, especially when it comes to work. You want to get ahead, find success and can almost feel a ‘high’ or sense of ‘keeping up with everyone else’ when you work hard. And while working hard is admirable, it may not always be healthy.

When you work too hard, your health may start to suffer – whether it’s your sleep, your diet, or even your overall sense of calm and appreciation for life. What’s worse: your kids, friends and loved ones may take notice and suffer right along with you. 

When we don’t find a healthy work/life balance, our personal lives may fall out of tune, and it might even affect our productivity levels and creativity at work, too.

“If you hit a wrong note, it’s the next note that you play that determines if it’s good or bad.” – Miles Davis.

 If you fall behind and start feeling burnt out or are noticing your sleep, overall happiness or health is suffering – it’s ok. It’s just a wake up call. 

This article is about how to find the ‘right note’ when you’ve gone too far into the grind. When your wellbeing is on-point (or close to), your work will be too: past research shows that resting and taking more time for ourselves stimulates creativity, helps you focus better and allows you to get far more done in a lot less time.

Here’s how to let yourself off the hook and give yourself a break.

When it comes to your work life and cultivating harmony, the rule of thumb is to find a 50/50 balance. Balance in and of itself assumes a half-half split, which creates a push and pull, so when you’re working too much, the part of you that needs rest and calm starts to tug at your sleeve – and if you’ve been ‘out of office’ for too long, you’ll feel the nudge to get back to work. 

Have you ever noticed the feeling you have after being on vacation or after a long weekend? You feel more rested, creative and raring to get back to work. 

This is what we want to establish – harmony in our work/life balance, so we’re not avoiding our work, we’re instead, putting our well-being first so that when we do work, it’s easier and more productive. 

Harmony creates a feeling of peace when we shift from one responsibility to another – so rather than stressing or frantically moving from one thing to the next, we do some calmly and with confidence so our stress levels stay down. 

So, what can we do?

You may be thinking, this is all well and great, Lauren, but how do I actually do this in my own chaotic life? 

Simple. Start with putting things in order.

1. Breathe – Okay, okay this may seem obvious. But when you’re in a high cortisol state and are just trying to get through the day to get to your to-do list, taking a long, deep breath (or several breaths) becomes more important than ever. When we experience missteps, it reminds us that we need air. Go outside, take a few breaths, and recenter. 
2. Reset – whether it’s a 5-minute reset in the middle of your day, or a two-week reset to a remote caribbean island, we all need to pause when things feel off. We can’t do good work (or be great parents, partners or friends), when things feel out of sorts. What can we cross off the to-do list and what can we start again?

“Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” —Stephen Covey

Do this for your future self

It might feel like a big adjustment taking a few steps back and taking more breaths – because there’s just too much to get done, Lauren! You may be thinking. I hear you and I get it. I used to be there too. 

But the reality is – I knew that if I didn’t slow my roll and take a good, hard look at my health and how I operated everyday, I would never be here talking to you fabulous people about slowing the heck down and creating more space in your mind to do better work and have better health and relationships. It’s also about doing whatever you need to do to create peace of mind, so maybe it isn’t resting right now, but carving out rest for your near future. 

Here’s an example:

Ask yourself: does my present self always love unloading the dishwasher? No! But does my future self love my past self when it’s empty and ready to go? YES. 

Say no, far more often. 

I get it – saying no in a world of ‘yes’ is hard. Does your present self want to say yes, knowing your future self will not want to at the time? Get to know yourself and think for a few beats before saying yes and committing to something you’ll later regret. This will significantly save your energy in the long-run, folks. 

Quit something. Or many things. 

I know this can be hard… but we can’t do it all. Even if it’s something small, take a look at your schedule and note: what engagements, coffee dates, meetings or classes are you not totally psyched about? Drop them. If it’s something that’s meaningful to your heart or that you love doing, keep it. But if you’re doing it out of obligation (or if it’s weighing on your stress), nix it. Your future self will thank you. 

What to do if you’re feeling out of sorts.

We can’t feel good or perfect everyday. Here’s what to do if you’re feeling ‘off’. 

1. Quit trying to be perfect and give yourself a break. Let yourself off the hook and say ‘it’s okay’. 
2. Make a homemade meal. It’s delicious, it’s nutritious and it’s a fun and relaxing activity you can truly enjoy (whether alone or with a friend or loved one). 
3. Quit having the water with lemon before coffee. If you need and love coffee first (it’s me!) then quit. Don’t torture yourself. 
4. Dance. It. Out. Literally and figuratively. The way out of overwhelm is to find the beat that lights you up. The rhythm that ignites your soul and helps find a bridge from chaos to calm. 

When life circumstances happen…

• Remember it’s normal. We can’t control it all: life doesn’t flow like a river – it’s less of a predictable “we will rock you” and more like a “bohemian rhapsody” – a large, free-flowing dramatic piece of work. Take care of yourself in the chaotic times and relish and enjoy the peaceful times. 
• I don’t think life is meant to make sense. We are meant to find joy in our lives, especially in the small things, and this is why gratitude is so popular right now. When life feels uncertain, look up and find a little piece of peace to keep in your pocket. 
• Be still. Sometimes if life is too loud and too much, the only way is stillness. Stillness has the power to keep us calm and bring us out of a funk. 

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Presently leaders have adequate money but they don’t find adequate time to balance their work and life. Previously leaders had adequate time but they did not have adequate money to enjoy their lives. 

It seems that time has changed due to rapid growth in technology. Some leaders find it difficult to find time to enjoy their lives with their family and friends. Although technology is a boon, it has become a bane globally. 

With the rapid growth in technology and social media, people enjoy spending their time with machines rather than with men. It is time to reverse this trend to ensure that leaders find meaning in their lives. 

Although leaders intend to add value to themselves and others, there are human limitations. Some employees keep struggling from work to office and back but rarely do they find time to spend time with their family and friends. 

Keeping this current global scenario in view, it is essential to ensure work-life integration rather than work-life balance to ensure employee motivation and employee engagement. 

Only when the employees are motivated and engaged will they be able to focus aggressively and contribute their best in the workplace to improve organizational bottom lines. 

Merits of Mindfulness 

Due to workplace pressures, the minds of leaders are distracted and wandering which is not healthy for global organizations. Emphasizing mindfulness helps greatly to overcome the wandering mind. There are innumerable advantages to mindfulness. 

It increases self-awareness and empathy. It increases clarity in thinking and perception. It improves attention and focuses on your goals. It enhances calmness, compassion, and connection. 

It improves soft skills. It enhances the quality of sleep which is a performance enhancement tool. Above all, it enhances your self-esteem.

Impart Mindfulness Training

When you practice mindfulness, you will be able to separate the cheese from chalk; focus on important areas that are close to your heart; and respond to situations instead of reacting to them. You enjoy every moment of your life.  

Mindfulness training is mental training to the mind the way physical training is to the body. You can improve your thought process and change your brain through mindfulness training the way you improve your physique through physical training.  

As you train your body through physical exercises you must train your mind through mindful practices. People often care more about their physical exercises but they must equally care about their mindful practices to unlock their inner potential.  

Imparting mindfulness training to employees helps immensely including developing resilience, collaborating with others, and leading in the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world. 

Steps to Slow Down

You must slow down to enhance mindfulness. Use technology sparingly. Live in the present. Avoid thinking about your unpleasant past and your unpredictable future. Focus on core areas. Disconnect from gadgets and connect with people. 

Emphasize physical relations over virtual relations. Reflect a lot and enjoy nature. 

You can visually see physical clutter but you can only feel mental clutter. It requires extraordinary mental energy to clear your mental clutter. When you create more mental space, you will be able to fill it with positive energy. Hence, clear the clutter to create more positive vibes.

What is Mindful Leadership?

Mindful leadership can be defined as the ability to lead various stakeholders with an emphasis on self-awareness and spiritualism. It is the ability to lead from the inside out, not from the top down. 

It is the ability to lead through soft leadership with people orientation without compromising task orientation. It is the ability to lead with compassion to make a difference in the lives of all stakeholders including employees, customers, and shareholders. 

It is to lead by being sensitive to self and others. It is to lead differently, not indifferently. In a nutshell, mindful leadership is the ability to lead with passion and purpose by living in the present moment.

Mindful leaders are often connected with their stakeholders. They lead by example. They learn from others and imbibe great qualities from others irrespective of rank and position. Leaders must remain calm in the eye of the hurricane which is possible through mindful leadership.

“Mindful leadership keeps you cool and energetic in any situation, so that you can make the best possible decisions.” – Amit Ray

How to Excel as a Mindful Leader?

When you write mindfully, you become a mindful writer. When you listen mindfully, you become a mindful listener. When you read mindfully, you become a mindful reader. When you speak mindfully, you become a mindful speaker. 

When you lead mindfully you become a mindful leader. Precisely, mindfulness is closely connected with focus. Hence, mindful leaders are clearly focused on leaders. To grow as a mindful leader, you must introspect regularly. 

Analyze yourself, understand your emotions, manage your emotions, understand the emotions of the people around you, and manage their emotions to achieve organizational goals and objectives. 

Here are some tools and techniques to excel as a mindful leader

• Set your goals and focus on them clearly. 
• Don’t react to events but respond to them positively and proactively. 
• Don’t get victimized by your unpleasant thoughts from the past. 
• Use your memories but don’t allow them to use you.  
• Stay away from distractions. Take up one task and do it instead of undertaking many tasks at a time. That means avoiding multitasking, working, and living on autopilot. 
• Avoid information overload. 
• Practice compassionate listening. Be compassionate because the energy of compassion is very strong. 
• Use technology judiciously, especially social media. Stay away from gadgets for some time every day.  
• Don’t worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will take care of itself. Learn to live in the present. If you live in the present happily, you can live in the future happily. 
• Let go of your unpleasant past.
• Focus on prayers. 
• Focus on your breath. Inhale and exhale consciously. Do meditation daily for 15 to 20 minutes to improve executive functions such as sustaining attention and diminishing distractibility.
• Listen to soft music and sounds of nature to energize yourself. Get creative. 
• Journal regularly. 
• Take feedback at the end of each day to improve and do better the next day.
• Spend some time daily to step back to enhance your focus, calm, and clarity in your life.

Meditation requires a positive and peaceful mind. Don’t endeavor to silence your thoughts because silencing the thoughts is also thought. Precisely, remember your past, learn from your past to enjoy your present, and reimagine your future to lead a pleasant and happy life.    

Learn from Sufferings

You can learn a lot from suffering. Remember, in the ash of suffering a phoenix can be born. When you look at Mother Teresa, she suffered a lot during her initial years in India. She walked the streets without any financial support or resources. Such suffering made her dedicate her entire life to eliminating the sufferings of the poor and downtrodden.  

Work-Life Balance versus Work-Life Integration

As the term indicates clearly, work-life balance outlines balancing both work and life—that is balancing both professional life and personal life. On the other hand, work-life integration outlines life as part and parcel of work—that is including personal life into your professional life. 

When people want to pursue their hobbies and games, they can do so during office hours as the time is stipulated for this. 

Enjoy the Journey of Your Life!

We live in a 24×7 world and are bombarded with tons of information. We have the practice of congratulating leaders who work hard and burn out. Our culture taught us the wrong things to burn out to be successful. 

Mindfulness leadership is not a silver bullet. However, when leaders lead mindfully, they will be able to lead with energy and enthusiasm and eliminate distractions with self-awareness to achieve organizational goals and objectives. 

We must balance ancient wisdom and modern wisdom. We must strike the right balance between the East and the West. We must know how to leverage technology judiciously. We must emphasize humanity and generosity globally to take our civilization to great heights. 

Life is not a cakewalk. Life is full of challenges. You cannot control external events but you must develop the right attitude to overcome external challenges by responding to them positively and proactively. 

There is no meaning to life if people don’t spend their personal time with others. Although the destination is important it is the journey that matters at the end. Life is short and make it sweet and memorable. 

Ensure that there are no regrets on the deathbed for not following your passions. Hence, allocate your time adequately to balance your personal, professional, and social life to lead a happy and pleasant life and provide meaning to your life. 

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Pause for a moment and ponder two pandemic-era beliefs: First, closing schools will control the spread of a serious virus. Second, the consequences of such school closures—particularly social interruption and the prevention of immunity—are worse than becoming sick with the virus.

A common goal of controlling the virus could have created a new or modified version of school policies to accommodate both beliefs. But no common paths forward were researched or considered. Instead, adversaries chose to disagree and caused obstructions to collaborative governance.

Have you ever believed that you were the best person for a new job, only not to be selected? Was your self-opinion overconfident? And what did you assume about the other candidates? Your beliefs include your biases, which are made up of your opinions and assumptions. Your life, in turn, is dictated by beliefs and biases that drive your thinking, behaviors, and decisions. 

Understanding your beliefs and biases

Beliefs translate your values into supporting behaviors and decisions. Biases are usually beliefs that come from a more personal perspective, such as your nature and nurture, your life experiences, your community influences, or the uncertainties in your world. 

You might have a belief that vacations are good but a personal bias against beaches and relaxation.  Beliefs and biases are not good or bad; they simply impact your decisions and outcomes. Understand them—and use them wisely.  

Observing others can help you to see your own beliefs and biases. So whenever you find yourself cringing at other people’s behaviors or decisions, consider what might be prompting you to feel that way. Then ask yourself what their beliefs or biases might be to have prompted such behaviors or decisions. And think, too, about why you find those things to be offensive. 

Now check in on one of your recent behaviors or decisions and consider the beliefs or biases that may have sparked it. Odds are you’ll find a belief or a bias buried in your unconscious mind. Or, conversely, it could be, quite obviously, in your conscious mind. 

Using the “Five Whys” approach—a method of inquiry in which you ask yourself “why” sequentially five times—can help you identify your beliefs and biases and if you actually agree with them today. 

Sometimes your behaviors and decisions are rooted in old beliefs that are no longer valid, such as a fear of losing when you have actually mastered an expertise that was once lacking. 

Finally, ask yourself if your beliefs are aligned to your values. Beliefs add another layer of clarity to your values in the context of particular people or projects. 

For example, if you value honesty, do your beliefs about a certain team member demonstrate that value?  If you value learning, do you believe in others’ thinking in brainstorming or problem-solving sessions? Are your beliefs leading to good behaviors and decisions? Or are they causing obstacles to your work and decisions? 

What might the school-closures folks have believed? And how did those beliefs serve their behaviors and decisions? 

“Your chances of success in any undertaking can always be measured by your belief in yourself.” – Robert Collier

Using your beliefs and biases

It is not too strong of a statement to say that your beliefs and biases will likely impact your work and decisions. Areas of impacts can include:

• Research. Your beliefs can eliminate inquiry into areas that do not align to your beliefs. If you believe that socially oriented perspectives are useless in cost-benefit analyses, you might ignore the research of behavioral economists, which credits beliefs with driving decision-making in most scenarios.
• Behaviors and decisions. When everyone on a team believes together, that creates a belief that binds (Dr. Jon Shane, professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY). That can be positive in propelling a project to success, as there will be no divergent behaviors or decisions. But an in-group and an out-group can emerge, creating intolerance for the out-group’s beliefs. As a result, no consideration is given to the out-group’s work or decisions, even though they have an impact on behaviors and decision-making.  
• Options. Your beliefs can overlook options that come from another perspective.  If you believe a leader is incompetent, you likely won’t consider a suggestion from that leader that may very well be a valid solution to a problem.
• Outside-the-box thinking. Your beliefs can create strong and secure boundaries that restrict your thinking. If you believe that something is off limits, such as a niche market for a new product, you probably won’t consider its possible value.

Here are some proven ways to use your beliefs and biases to supercharge your success.

• Clarify your goals and values that can propel you toward success.
• Identify beliefs and subsequent behaviors and decisions to support that success.  
• Confer with your team to adjust and confirm your goals, values, and beliefs in order to create positive bonds.
• Articulate your beliefs regularly to ensure positivity toward your goals.
• Continue to test for alignment within your team.

In closing, checking your goals, values, and beliefs with those of your collaborators will not only give you insights into your own thinking, but give you food for thought on how to manage your beliefs toward your success.

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In just a few weeks, we will be wrapping up 2023. Can you believe it? This year has been absolutely incredible for me.

I have seen amazing doors opened, new relationships formed and I am seeing dreams realized in my life. While this seems like the hallmarks of a great year, this has also been the most challenging year of my life. With all of the change happening in my life, I have been forced out of my comfort zone and challenged to grow in every area of my life.

I can truly say that I have made the most of my moments this year and I have used everything as a catalyst for maximizing my greatest potential.

As a revolutionary leader, I have the pleasure of consulting and advising leaders around the world to fulfill purpose, realize their greatest potential and make an impact.

I want to share some insights with you that will help you to break cycles of mediocrity and manifest your greatness. 

Everything legal must come through the matrix

I am sure that some of you are wondering why I am using the term matrix. However, what you have to understand is that I am trying to make a highly complex spiritual principle practical to understand.

Regardless of your spiritual beliefs, every life has an origin and I believe that origin is divine and begins with eternity. You are birthed from eternity and into time to fulfill a unique purpose and assignment in your lifetime and generation.

The matrix is simply the portal or vehicle that brings something out of the invisible realm and into tangible form. The problem with much of the teaching today is that it excludes the matrix. We are told to believe that success is instantaneous and overnight.

Nobody talks about how a dream progresses through stages beginning with visualization and ultimately culminating in manifestation. Without a matrix or portal then everything that you attempt to birth and build will be illegal.

The matrix not only makes you legal but it gives you the authority and power to function as the greatest expression of who you were created to be. 

Every matrix has an incubation process

While many people admire and respect me today, I remember a time when nobody knew who I was or the significance of my message. How did I get to where I am today? I got here through an incubation process.

In other words, everything that has been destined for your life is incubating and awaiting a set time of manifestation. The problem is that most people live their entire lives idle and never initiate the incubation process.

What do I meany by that? Most people are living reckless and very few people are living intentionally. I am amazed at the number of people I have conversations with that have no vision, goals or strategies for their lives. They show great promise and they have undeniable potential.

However, without development they will die with their dreams still in them.

Everything that has been destined for your life must be incubated and converted to become realities born to time. 

“Visualize this thing that you want, see it, feel it, believe in it. Make your mental blueprint and begin to build.” – Robert Collier

You must give expression to that which is not yet born to time

When you think about a matrix or a prophetic incubation process, you have to understand that potential is often unrealized and untapped. In other words, your potential is in raw form and your potential cannot serve you as long as it is untapped.

The thing that makes me valuable is that I have the ability to convert potential into power. I have done it in my own life and I have empowered leaders around the world to do the same. How do you convert potential into power?

First, it is important to note that you have to perceive potential. If you cannot perceive your potential then you can never cultivate your potential. In addition, you must take the time to cultivate your potential. We often get excited about our capabilities; however, we never expand our capacity in order to realize our greatest potential.

In other words, the strength of your potential is only discovered through your willingness to stretch. The more we are challenged the more we are empowered to expand our capacity for greatness. Most of all, you must begin to express your potential. The expression of potential is different for every person.

For example, the expression of my potential is best demonstrated through the thoughts, ideas, products, services, books, etc.

For another person the expression of potential may look like a screenplay, artwork, sports, scientific discoveries, medical breakthroughs, etc.

Regardless of the form of expression, I know that you will live empty and unfulfilled until you make the decision to express your potential. The expression of your potential gives voice to your dreams, life to your vision, significance to your moments and activates your true power.

You must manifest your greatness

As a revolutionary thinker and leader, my work has impacted people around the world. I am grateful that my life is a source of empowerment to so many people. However, before anyone could ever benefit from my life, I had to make a non-negotiable decision to become who I was born to be.

I wish I could tell you that this journey is easy and that you will get there overnight. However, in a world that celebrates us for doing we are often criticized for being. As a result, I wasted a lot of time trying to be who other people wanted me to be instead of being who I was born to be.

There is no greatness without becoming and there is no becoming with authenticity. It is through our bravery to be vulnerable that we ultimately manifest our greatness. We do not bless the world by being a duplicate. We bless the world when we honor our difference. When you honor your difference you honor your potential.

Ultimately, your difference is how you manifest your greatness.

When you present anything but your authentic self to the world, you are playing small and you are robbing the world of your significance. Manifesting your greatness requires you to master your gifts.

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We all have been told that confidence is a key factor in achieving success and happiness in life. But what is it exactly?

Confidence is the belief that you have the ability, skills, and qualities to handle any situation or challenge that comes your way. It is the trust that you have in yourself and your potential. It is the feeling that you are worthy of respect, love, and happiness.

However, a lot of young men today struggle with low self-esteem and crippling amounts of self-doubt, which in turn holds them back from reaching or even going after their personal and professional goals. 

Modern-day social conditioning has caused them to feel insecure about their looks, money, and status, but more importantly, their competence and ability to change. They lack the courage to pursue their dreams, express their opinions, or assert their needs. They may settle for less than they deserve, or give up on their aspirations altogether.

Why do a lot of young guys lack confidence in today’s world? 

This might be something you struggle with if so, let’s take a look at what’s at the root of this…

Negative experiences

Facing rejection, criticism, bullying, abuse, or trauma in the past, may have damaged your self-image and self-worth. You may have internalized the messages that you are not good enough, smart enough, or attractive enough.

Unhealthy comparison 

Comparing yourself to others can be an addictive and self-destructive habit, it can lead you to feel inadequate or inferior. You may be influenced by the media or social media that promote unrealistic standards of beauty, success, or happiness. It can be like a subconscious pressure to conform to certain norms or expectations that do not match your true, authentic self.

Harmful inner dialogue

A lot of people have a distorted view of themselves and their abilities. They develop a harsh inner critic that constantly puts them down and tells them that they are not good enough, smart enough, or attractive enough. They may magnify their flaws and minimize their strengths. They can end up overgeneralizing from one mistake or failure and label themselves as losers or failures.

Comfort zone addiction

Some young men may avoid situations that make them uncomfortable or anxious. They fear rejection, criticism, or failure, so they stay in their comfort zone and miss out on opportunities for growth and learning. They procrastinate on their tasks or goals or give up easily when faced with difficulties.

These are some of the common reasons why a lot of young men lack confidence. 

The good news is that confidence is not something that you are born with or without; it is something that you can develop and improve over time. 

You have the power to change your mindset and behavior, and ultimately, your life.

So, how can you boost your confidence as a young man in today’s world? 

“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” – Norman Vincent Peale

Here are some tips that I hope will help you.

Recognize your strengths and past achievements

One of the ways to boost your confidence is to acknowledge your talents and accomplishments, no matter how big or small you perceive them to be. 

Write down a list of things that you are good at, proud of, or grateful for. Regularly revisit this list, add to it, and celebrate your progress! 

You can also ask your friends, family, or mentors to give you feedback or pay attention to what you constantly get compliments for. 

This habit alone will help you appreciate your value and potential.

Challenge your negative thoughts

Another way is to challenge your negative thoughts and replace them with more realistic and positive ones. 

For example, if you think that you are a failure, ask yourself: “Is this true? What evidence do I have to support this? What evidence do I have to contradict this? What would I say to a friend who had this thought?” 

By doing this, you can break the cycle of self-defeating thinking and boost your self-esteem.

Take action

A third way to boost your confidence is to take action and face your fears. I teach the guys I work with how to set macro and micro goals for yourself and how to work towards them step by step. 

Start taking the first step and execute. Seek feedback and learn from your mistakes. Try new things and explore new possibilities. 

By taking action and stepping outside your comfort zone, you can expand your horizons and discover your true potential.

Surround yourself with positive people

The fourth way to improve your confidence is to surround yourself with positive people who encourage, inspire, and respect you. 

A way to do this is to join groups or communities that share your interests or values. You can also seek mentors or role models who can guide you or motivate you. 

By surrounding yourself with people who build you up, you can create a supportive and healthy environment for yourself.

These are some of the tips that I hope will help you boost your confidence as a young man in today’s world.

Confidence is not something that you are born with or without; it is something that you can develop and improve over time. 

You have the power to change your mindset and behavior, and ultimately, your life.

Start building up your confidence and you’ll slowly see yourself create the life you want over time.

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Let’s be honest, we’ve all crossed paths with a toxic leader in our careers at some point. Unfortunately, while some toxic leaders don’t even bother to hide their behaviour, some know very well how to conceal their true selves behind a strong-built facade. The latter is the most dangerous of the two.

They’re the ones you see managing the executive team well and playing the ‘I care about my staff and their wellbeing’ card. The ones who act like they’re all righteous, but behind closed doors, when no one is looking, off comes their mask, and out come the claws. 

This is where they belittle their staff, make unfair demands on them, and expect their staff to bow down to them like their god’s gift to the world. 

I had two leaders like this, one who would message you when you had your status as ‘Busy’ on Teams to ask if “you really were busy,” or if nature called, would time how long you took in the bathroom! 

The other asked why I took leave when a family member was extremely ill and in intensive care. Her argument: “My personal assistant has an ill father, and they still come to work.” 

Yes, b***, how dare I not come to work when my family member is fighting for life. I can’t imagine anything better than coming to work during such a time. 

A lot of toxic leaders, like the two above, often share the same common harmful traits, making it easy to identify them in the workplace –

1. Lack of Empathy

No surprise here, but most toxic leaders have a severe lack of empathy towards their staff. These staff members are usually the ones who have to report to them, not the ones that they have to report to. They rarely consider the personal challenges and concerns of those they lead, making employees feel undervalued and unsupported.

2. Playing favouritism

Toxic leaders only care about what’s in it for them. This means they only care about managing those at the higher executive leadership level. Why? Well, because who else is going to give them a lovely pay rise or promote them? 

They have zero care in the world for the staff who actually have to report to them unless it involves making them look good. This favouritism can lead to resentment and conflict within their teams and erode trust in their leadership. 

3. Micromanaging

Toxic leaders, more often than not, micromanage their teams, showing a lack of trust in their employees’ abilities. Take the earlier example about timing how long staff members are in the bathroom or watching their online Teams status like a hawk. 

Which, by the way, shows how you, as a leader, must have nothing better to do with your day. Unfortunately, such behaviour towards staff only stifles their creativity but also creates an atmosphere of anxiety amongst team members.

Great leaders are willing to sacrifice the numbers to save the people. Poor leaders sacrifice the people to save the numbers. – Simon Sinek

4. Resistance to feedback

Good leaders are open to feedback and actively seek opportunities for improvement. Toxic leaders, however, resist feedback and view any critique as a threat to their authority. This closed-minded approach stops the opportunity for team growth and innovation.  

5. Inconsistent behaviour

Inconsistent leadership is another common trait of toxic leaders. Toxic leaders display erratic behaviour and get caught up on things that carry very little or are of no importance. Take the same leader I mentioned in my earlier examples, who became obsessed with email signatures. 

As most of you would know, when you work across the same organisation, everyone has the same branding in their email signatures. Not rocket science, right?! Yet, for this particular toxic leader, they kept bringing up the topic of email signatures. 

Even after we told this leader that we all have identical email signatures across the organisation, they wanted us to call up various areas and ask them what they had in their email signature. 

When we said this would be of no value, given every area across the same organisation has the SAME email signature branding, they became erratic. Behaviour like this only amplifies the lack of competency of such a leader and only breeds discord across a team.

If you work in an organisation with a leader who displays such behaviours, the best advice I can give you is to get out of there. Do not wait for them ‘to change’ or for ‘things to get better.’ Toxic leaders rarely change their behaviours. 

Sure, they may get a warning or, if you’re lucky, get dismissed by HR. Still, unfortunately, there are many cases where, even with the many complaints about the toxic leader in question, they still get to hang around and continue to behave in such a manner. 

For your wellbeing and mental health, if you have a leader who displays any of the toxic traits mentioned above, it’s time to move on to greener pastures.

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In the highly competitive landscape of today’s professional sphere, retaining your top talent is crucial to securing a valuable resource.

The goal is to identify opportunities to keep these exceptional individuals not only engaged but also consistently motivated.

In this article, we explore strategies and techniques for ensuring that your most accomplished team members remain enthusiastic and committed.

However, before diving into the strategies, it’s imperative to clearly define what characterizes key attributes of these exemplary workers and understand how to identify them within your organization.

This foundational understanding will set the stage for implementing the following recommendations.

What is a high-performing employee?

A high-performing or highly capable employee is an individual who consistently produces superior results and exceeds the expectations and standards set for their role within an organization.

You can count on them to get the job done, and they go to do it so well that it makes the rest of us look like mere mortals. In addition, their work is top-notch, and they don’t let errors slide.

Some of them are like unofficial leaders, even if they’re not in “charge”. They inspire and guide the rest of us, and they’re always hungry to learn and grow.

So, high-performing employees are like the superheroes of the workplace. They make a big difference and are often the ones who get the gold stars and extra pats on the back from the boss.

How to Identify High Performers On Your Team

So, how can you tell if you’ve got high performers on your team without making it overly complicated?

Here are four straightforward ways to spot high performers in your team, with no fancy jargon required:

• Consistent Excellence: Look for team members who consistently shine, day in and day out. They don’t just hit the target; they surpass it regularly.
• Results That Pop: High performers don’t just work hard; they work smart. They achieve impressive results, and you can see it in the numbers or the quality of their work.
• Problem-Solving Prowess: Look for those who quickly tackle challenges head-on. They’re like workplace detectives, spotting and fixing problems effortlessly.
• Team Player with Impact: High performers aren’t just individual stars; they also elevate the team. They collaborate effectively and make everyone around them better.

Identifying them might be simpler than you think. Just pay attention to those who consistently impress and make a positive impact.

Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Top Performers

If you are a manager, you probably have ignored at some point your most competent workers. It happens to the best of us.

It is easy because they already do the job well and don’t require any supervision. However, it is vital to take the time to nurture your relationship with them.

Managers who do not actively work to keep their top talents happy may find their talent lured away.

So, with the one going in mind – attracting and retaining top talents – let’s check out strategies that can prove highly effective:

Opportunities for Growth and Recognition:

• Provide options for personal and professional growth. High-performing employees seek recognition for their exceptional contributions. Encourage them to challenge themselves with new tasks and responsibilities.
• Cultivate a workplace culture that celebrates high achievement and fosters an environment that does not punish mistakes.
• Engagement and Decision-Making Involvement: Engage with top talents as strategic partners in the decision-making process. This level of involvement communicates their value and contributes to building a sense of belonging within the organization.
• Financial Incentives: Recognize that beyond a competitive salary, offering financial incentives such as bonuses and commissions can further motivate top talents to assume additional responsibilities and excel.

Motivating Your High-Performing Team: Strategies for Sustained Success

Motivating your top-performing team members can make a significant difference in your department and overall company’s performance, productivity, and team spirit.

Effective leaders must work to identify and implement strategies to keep employee engagement and keep these high achievers motivated.

Let’s check some examples:

Valuing a High Performer

Show your high achievers that you respect and value their contributions. Make an effort to connect with them, convey trust, and express your care for their well-being. Acknowledge and praise their efforts, particularly when they successfully complete significant projects or overcome challenges.

Facilitating Growth and Development

High performers tend to thrive when they are challenged. They are driven to acquire new skills and knowledge to reach their full potential.

As a manager, you can create fresh challenges by engaging them in conversations about their future professional goals and constantly seeking out and brainstorming experiences that align with those objectives.

Consider providing opportunities for upskilling or reskilling (like leadership tasks) or enabling them to collaborate with other departments to expand their institutional knowledge.

Pairing with Mentors

While it may seem like high achievers are self-sufficient, offering them a mentor can be highly beneficial.

Mentors help them integrate into the company, understand organizational processes, and learn from others’ experiences, fostering a sense of belonging and continuous learning.

Recognizing and Rewarding Performance

Your high performers want to know that their exceptional efforts and accomplishments are acknowledged consistently, not just during formal performance reviews.

Consider recognizing and rewarding their performance with financial incentives like raises and bonuses or through social spotlights such as awards and announcements.

It’s essential to reward only outstanding performance to maintain the meaningfulness and impact of these acknowledgments.

“High performers are not born, they are conditioned by habit.” – Brendon Burchard

How to manage a high-performing employee

As a manager, it’s crucial to tailor your approach to each employee’s unique needs.

What works like a charm for the average team member might not cut it for your high-performing rock stars.

Managing your employees effectively doesn’t just benefit them – it also boosts your business’s stability and your own success too. So, let’s explore some strategies you should consider:

Listen and Encourage Contribution

It all starts with listening. Star performers often brim with creative ideas, and when you give them a voice, they can take your company to new heights.

Every organization benefits from fresh perspectives. Plus, you will make them feel heard and valued, and they’re more likely to stick around.

As a manager, lead by example with an open mindset and create an environment where top performers feel comfortable sharing their insights.

Avoid Over/Micro-Managing

While I believe some employees benefit from micro-management, high achievers definitely fall outside this category.

They need space to excel, while accountability remains crucial. Focus on setting clear personal and professional expectations and realistic deadlines. Consider assigning them leadership tasks to prove themselves.

Provide specific, timely, and relevant feedback, and accept that even the best employees can slip up from time to time.

Challenge and Inspire

Boredom is the enemy of high performers. They’re at their best when solving problems that pique their curiosity and ambition.

Keep their work engaging by requesting original ideas or reimagining existing processes. Consider connecting them with other high-performers on projects, as working alongside equally talented peers can ignite motivation and spark fresh ideas.

Ensure they always have important tasks that resonate with their ambitions.

In conclusion, engaging and challenging your top performers is not just a matter of keeping them content; it’s a strategic imperative.

High-performing employees are the driving force behind your organization’s success, and their consistent motivation and dedication can elevate your entire team.

Remember the importance of creating a culture that values their contributions, provides opportunities for growth, and recognizes their exceptional efforts. You can create an environment where high achievers thrive and continue to be the A players they are.

Following these principles will enhance the overall performance of your organization, making it a win-win for everyone involved.

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People seldom understand the power of the subconscious mind. Our subconscious mind is more powerful than the conscious mind. What is the subconscious mind? 

It is that part of our mind that remains dormant, but captures and stores all kinds of information and feelings we are facing; it shapes our behavior, ideology, and personality without our knowledge. 

This ability to influence with or without our approval is exactly what makes it so powerful. 

Power of the subconscious mind

When you learn a new skill your conscious mind is quite alert. After acquiring the skill, it is shifted to your subconscious mind and you apply it automatically to achieve your objectives.  

For instance, when you are learning how to swim, initially you will be more alert due to your conscious mind. Once you master the art of swimming, you transfer the skill to your subconscious mind, and the conscious mind gets busy acquiring other skills. 

The subconscious mind thus acts as a reservoir of learning.

The subconscious mind can be compared to a computer or a memory bank. It takes in everything we hear, see, feel, and experience and stores it. It has been estimated that the subconscious mind receives two billion bits of information per second. 

It controls all of your bodily functions and parts; breathing, the beating of the heart, blinking of the eyes, the immune system, organs, muscles, bones, and tissues. 

The subconscious mind is where you store your emotions, habits, core beliefs, and your permanent memory. 

“Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality.” – Earl Nightingale

Your subconscious mind is always ‘on’. You must know how to utilize it to achieve great success. 

Ensure that your subconscious mind captures the right signals because the things that are stored in your subconscious mind will directly affect you in the form of emotions, circumstances, and events. 

In case of any emergency, your subconscious mind instantly recognizes it and immediately brings you to an alert state. 

Sometimes you like or dislike some people based on your past experiences. That means you have either sympathy or antipathy towards them. It is due to your subconscious mind. 

A blueprint for finding solutions to your problems

When you are confronted with any problem, feed the problem to your subconscious mind before you go to bed. You will get the solution the next day morning.  Additionally, you can solve your problems creatively with the help of your conscious and subconscious minds. 

Here is a blueprint to find solutions to your problems:

Outline your problem―be clear about what is the real problem. If you are burdened by exam stress, then what is the real problem? You are not getting enough time to study? Or you cannot grasp the concepts as easily as others do? These are two different issues. 

Gather information from all sources―think of how you have treated your academics throughout the year. What is the difference between your study habits and that of your classmates? Now that there is a problem, what is the best way to deal with it and get the best outcomes?

Work on it with your conscious mind to get solutions―should you do a selective study with a well-informed idea of the expected questions? Would it help if someone reads out the subjects to you even when you are doing something else? Would discussing the subjects with friends help? When you do not get clear solutions, break the problem into pieces and give commands to your subconscious mind. Sleep over it for some time, and your subconscious mind will come out with some solutions. Choose the best one with the help of your conscious mind. This is an ideal way to find solutions to your problems in life. 

Blend your conscious and subconscious mind effectively

Your conscious mind does one task at a time while your subconscious mind does multiple tasks at a time. The conscious mind sees with the eyes while the subconscious mind is blind. 

The conscious mind is the ‘thinking’ mind and the subconscious mind is the ‘feeling’ mind. The subconscious mind works at the behest of the conscious mind. 

The conscious mind programs the subconscious mind but the latter is more powerful than the former. 

There are times when you know what you need to do, but you are not getting a good feeling about it. That is something your subconscious mind is doing. Don’t ignore it. Try to get to the route of the issue that is causing you discomfort. 

Usually, there is one. Convince yourself before moving ahead with the task so that you don’t suffer later.

Your conscious mind emphasizes excellence while your subconscious mind strives for perfection. Your conscious mind has the will while your subconscious mind has the power. When you blend your conscious and subconscious minds, you have the willpower. 

It is said, one must not give out impulsive reactions to things. Impulsive reactions result from the conscious mind, which reacts with whatever is visible. 

For example, when someone tells you that your performance in a program has not been good enough, your first reaction would be either sulking or protesting. But when you stop and mull over it, you give a chance to your subconscious mind to take over. 

That is when the criticism will sound like feedback and you will be able to see the loopholes which may have left the audience dissatisfied. 

Those will also help you identify the areas of improvement for you.

Your conscious mind is a leader and your subconscious mind is a follower. For successful leadership, there must be effective coordination between the leader and the follower. 

Similarly, for the successful functioning of your mind, both the conscious and subconscious mind must work collaboratively.

You can silence your inner critic and build a great deal of confidence by strengthening your subconscious mind.  Blend your conscious and subconscious minds successfully. Modify your subconscious mind the way you want to become with the help of the conscious mind. 

Make your subconscious mind a friend, not a foe. Make use of this mysterious subconscious mind to achieve greater success.

The human mind is a wonderful device

The human mind can be compared with an iceberg where you see the conscious mind on the surface while the largest and the most powerful part, the subconscious mind, remains below the surface.

You can control your mind by feeding it with positive thoughts.  If you feed positive thoughts to your subconscious mind, you get positive results. If you strengthen your subconscious mind, you can ensure sound health, peace, and prosperity. 

Follow the blueprint to attain and accomplish your goals. 

It is a common fact that people do not use their full mental power. They do not give enough chance to the subconscious mind. 

Imagine if everyone used 100 percent of their mental power, the outcome would be astounding! We would live in a world full of peace, prosperity, and happiness.

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