What Do You Believe?

I recently did an exercise on uncovering my beliefs.  Beliefs are like the engine in a car--it's what is under the hood that powers the car.

When it comes to your life, these are the beliefs that guide me:

• The Universe gives you exactly what you need, when you need it, and no sooner.
• Everyone has a story to tell.
• Everyone has a gift to give—in the form of talent and wisdom.  Genius is in everyone.
• We create our own luck.
• Your body doesn’t lie. Listen to it.
• Beauty (e.g., flowers) is a source of joy.
• Most problems can be solved with a long walk.
• What we do matters, even though we will never know the full impact of our actions on others.
• Feedback is a good thing.  Give it frequently and thoughtfully.  Receive it openly. 
• Everyone makes mistakes. It’s the recovery that matters.
• Most people are doing the best they can, in the situation they find themselves.

 

The beliefs that guide how I conduct business:

• Give value.
• Work only with people who have integrity.
• Reputation matters. Always take the high road. Work with impeccable integrity.
• Bad clients are not worth the money.  What I gain in money, I lose double in energy.  
• Everything I do as a business owner says something about me.
• Follow my sweet spot.  Just because I can do something doesn’t mean I should.
• Giving and receiving must be balanced to keep the flow going.
• My business has to fit with my life in order for it to thrive.

These last two beliefs are fairly new, based on my experience with burnout.

 

I recently told someone that the books you read say a lot about who you are.  Even more telling is what you believe. It's why success is an inside job. (Yes, that's a belief, as well.)

What are the beliefs that guide your life and your work?

Comments

[maryjane]

nice information.