Money Trees & Piss Pools: Confronting the Stories We Tell Ourselves
03/12/25 • 38 min
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Struggling to reach that next level in your life or business? The invisible barrier might be a limiting belief you don't even realize you've inherited.
In this deeply revealing conversation, we unpack how these borrowed stories—from family, society, religion, and culture—quietly shape our decisions and capabilities without our awareness. The fascinating thing about limiting beliefs is how they create "edges"—comfort zones we hesitate to push beyond, particularly around money and success.
We share personal experiences with limiting beliefs that surprised us, including the sneaky way they can disguise themselves as positive traits like gratitude. That "I'm happy with what I have" mindset might actually be masking a deeper belief that wanting more would make you selfish. This "abundant ego," as we call it, creates a ceiling on your growth while appearing virtuous.
What makes these beliefs so powerful is that they lurk in our subconscious, emerging precisely when we're stretching toward new goals. This explains why growth feels uncomfortable—it forces us to confront these hidden narratives. But there's hope! We explore practical techniques like journaling, visualization, and developing "thought curiosity"—observing your thoughts without judgment before deciding if they serve you.
The transformation doesn't happen overnight but through consistent practice. When negative thoughts arise, simply ask: "What's a better thought I could have instead?" This approach, maintained with discipline and patience, gradually rewires your thinking patterns and expands your realm of possibility.
Ready to break free from the stories holding you back? Listen now and take the first step toward rewriting your narrative.
If you want it to take a step even further, join us in FUTURE YOU. Our live course program where we take you from stuck - to creating the life you desire. Check it out here https://futureyou.asoneglobal.com.au/futurehome
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If you loved this episode, send us a text and let us know!
Struggling to reach that next level in your life or business? The invisible barrier might be a limiting belief you don't even realize you've inherited.
In this deeply revealing conversation, we unpack how these borrowed stories—from family, society, religion, and culture—quietly shape our decisions and capabilities without our awareness. The fascinating thing about limiting beliefs is how they create "edges"—comfort zones we hesitate to push beyond, particularly around money and success.
We share personal experiences with limiting beliefs that surprised us, including the sneaky way they can disguise themselves as positive traits like gratitude. That "I'm happy with what I have" mindset might actually be masking a deeper belief that wanting more would make you selfish. This "abundant ego," as we call it, creates a ceiling on your growth while appearing virtuous.
What makes these beliefs so powerful is that they lurk in our subconscious, emerging precisely when we're stretching toward new goals. This explains why growth feels uncomfortable—it forces us to confront these hidden narratives. But there's hope! We explore practical techniques like journaling, visualization, and developing "thought curiosity"—observing your thoughts without judgment before deciding if they serve you.
The transformation doesn't happen overnight but through consistent practice. When negative thoughts arise, simply ask: "What's a better thought I could have instead?" This approach, maintained with discipline and patience, gradually rewires your thinking patterns and expands your realm of possibility.
Ready to break free from the stories holding you back? Listen now and take the first step toward rewriting your narrative.
If you want it to take a step even further, join us in FUTURE YOU. Our live course program where we take you from stuck - to creating the life you desire. Check it out here https://futureyou.asoneglobal.com.au/futurehome
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Synergy - Money Trees & Piss Pools: Confronting the Stories We Tell Ourselves
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Welcome to Synergy , the podcast where we uncover the secrets to successful relationships , effective leadership and transformative parenting . I'm your host , Alicia .
Speaker 2And I'm Dan , and we'll deep dive into relationships , friendships and , most importantly , the relationship we have with ourselves . Together , we'll explore different strategies ,
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