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Words can have weight.

For some, the word success may feel light, and the word failure may feel heavy. Or vice versa. As humans, we've programmed our brains to label things with meaning because having meaning supports us in understanding, which in turn allows us to feel more comfortable.

Oh, hi, comfort zone. Nice to see you again! It's been a minute.

However, our response to anything is learned and based on our upbringing, experiences, surroundings, and the stories we tell ourselves. (well, and so much more, but I’ll try to keep this blog brief!)

Now that we have taken a deep dive into failure [2] and success, I'm ready to give both words a little less weight so my brain and nervous system can have time to regulate.

Let's take a moment.

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

I'm also going to practice grace, knowing that quite a bit is happening in the world around us, keeping us on alert, and can interfere with our ability to stay focused on our goals.

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

We've got this.

Sometimes, words like success and failure can provoke a deep, visceral response, triggering feelings or emotions that may cut deep. If so, I invite you to look within and see what might be hiding beneath the surface.

Similar to our topic of reality, there are 8.1 billion ways to define success. [3]

We increase motivation and progress by internally acknowledging, feeling, and celebrating success in life and business. The power we have to choose that label may feel a bit overwhelming.

Success and failure mean different things to different people at different times for different reasons.

My success will look different than your success.

Beware of how you compare.

Success can be fickle. If you compare your business success (or failure) to someone else's, you are likely comparing the end of their story to the beginning of yours.

But of course, you don't know that for sure.

Our brain is designed to take shortcuts.

I mean, it's keeping us upright, breathing, and heart pumping while we walk, talk, and stay out of the way of moving cars. We don't have time to process every minute detail of every single experience.

Your brain may see a business owner's success and immediately tell a story that leaves you in self-doubt.

It's a lie.

It's not fact.

It feels real, but it's not reality.

Believing this truth takes practice, rewiring neural pathways, and practicing the habit of a growth mindset.

Simple, not easy. It's like deciding between mocha chip and Oreo ice cream while the teenager stares back at you with impatience of your ability to decide. No, just me? Weird.

When we know better, we can do better; when we do better, we are more successful in business and life.

You are in control of your personal and professional success, and you've had the power all along. (Cue the Wizard of Oz music…damn that witch.)

Are you ready to take the next step?

Remember, you are not alone on this journey. If you're feeling ready for support, reach out—I'm here to help you navigate the path to your success.

Can you think of a time when something that felt like a big failure ended up being a huge success? What did you learn from that experience?

Reply and share with me!

The answers you need for your business are already within you. If you’d like support in identifying them and building a business you are proud of, I’m here to help.

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Jamie’s Second Brain Corner:

[1] Last weeks email about ice cream.

[2] Did you miss our month on Failure?

[3] Did you miss our month on Reality?

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