Tony Robbins teaches that we all have a primary question we ask ourselves whenever we’re under stress. And it’s not nice. Can you think of a question that has gone through your brain for most of your adult life whenever you get a little stressed?
Mine? “Am I going to look stupid?”
Not a very empowering question. To say the least. Think about it. The answer to that question is never going to be: “Oh, No! You? You’re going to look like a genius right now! Go for it! Everyone’s going to love you!” It’ll be more like, “Yah, you will look stupid. Remember when you messed that thing up before? Everyone looked at you funny? You got all sweaty and freaked out? Yah. That’s gonna happen here, too. Fer schizzle. Whatever you do, DO NOT do it!!”
Yikes! So…. Any more ideas on what your question might be?
… My question stopped me from doing ALL KINDS OF THINGS (from dancing to making simple phone calls). The Big Idea? Get clear on the fact that you have a question that’s running the show when you’re stressed. Figure out what it is. And, most importantly, replace it.
My empowered question? “How can I let God flow thru me?”
THAT is a MUCH MUCH MUCH better question to ask myself when faced with a stressful situation, no? Yours? Change the question and change your life.
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Interesting thought – I do have the knack of first thinking if I would look stupid or not. Time for some replacement, it seems.. :)
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And I am becoming a big fan of Brian Johnson’s Philosopher Notes..
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