The Power of Belief: From Dreamer to Achiever!

Rewrite your story in the way you desire it to be!

Divyanshu Lakwad
ILLUMINATION
4 min readOct 6, 2023

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While hard work is undeniably crucial, it’s not the only factor at play. You see, working hard becomes effortless when you have the right mindset. It’s the driving force that makes all the difference.

Successful people don’t stumble upon success, they believe in it right from the beginning. They had a vision, an unshakeable belief that they would achieve greatness one day. Success, you see, starts from within.

As Buddha said, “The mind is everything, Whatever you Think, You Become.”

Your mindset is like the compass guiding your journey. How you perceive and value yourself profoundly impacts your path to success.

Self-Ideal: Aspiring to be your Best Self

Your Self-Ideal is a blueprint of your best self, the person you aim to become. It’s your vision of your potential and what you can achieve. It all begins with self-belief. Start by acknowledging your worth, your unique qualities, and your potential.

Start by dreaming big and setting ambitious goals. Don’t limit yourself based on your current circumstances. As Tony Robbins said, “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.”

Imagine your ideal self accomplishing great things. Visualization is like a mental workout that strengthens your belief in your abilities. Break down your goals into actionable steps and start taking inspired action. Each small step you take brings you closer to your ideal self. Act, talk, dress, walk, work, rest, and do everything your successful version would do.

Invest in yourself. Learn new skills and habits, and make yourself disciplined and dedicated towards your goals and dreams. Constantly try to improve yourself every day.

As the Bible says, “A man reaps what he sows.”

Learn and improve from your self-ideal, and give that person tough competition!

Self-Esteem: Building Confidence from Within

Self-esteem is the foundation of your self-concept. It is how you value yourself and believe in yourself. Research has consistently shown a strong link between self-esteem and success in various areas of life. Studies have found that people with higher levels of self-esteem tend to achieve more in their careers, have better relationships, and experience better overall mental health.

Embrace your flaws and imperfections as part of what makes you unique. Treat yourself, as if you are the best in the whole world! Celebrate your accomplishments, no matter how small they may seem. Each success boosts your confidence and reinforces a positive self-image. Pay attention to your inner thoughts. Replace self-criticism with self-encouragement. Turn all the negative thoughts into positive ones. Remember, you are your biggest cheerleader.

Self-Image: Shaping How You See Yourself

Your Self-Image is how you perceive yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. It influences your behaviour and decisions. Your daily habits, reaction to circumstances, and mindset are what makeup Self-Image. Therefore, Self-Image also becomes a pot that can be moulded accordingly to take out the most benefits from it.

Take care of your physical health. Eat well, exercise regularly, and get enough rest. Feeling good physically will positively impact how you see yourself. Exercise alone will skyrocket your confidence. You’ll feel strongly physically and mentally, which will help improve your efficiency in other areas of work as well.

Cultivate a growth mindset. Embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. Believe in your ability to adapt and improve. Mindset is what matters most. Wolves don’t perform in circuses, whereas lions and tigers do, and there’s a reason for that! Adapt the Wolf-Mentality and see yourself converting into a complete Alpha Male!

Surround yourself with positivity. Pray every day. Spend time with people who uplift and support you. Positive relationships can boost your efficiency at work. It’ll help keep you stress-free and increase your focus, therefore boosting your self-esteem and self-image.

Rewrite Your Success Story!

Your self-concept, comprising your self-ideal and self-image, shapes the narratives of your life. Reprogramming these elements can lead to a more confident and successful you. Dream big, nurture yourself, and improve yourself in every area you can. As Anthony Robbins said, “Whatever you hold in your mind on a consistent basis is exactly what you will experience in your life.” Remember, you have the power to rewrite your story by changing the way you perceive yourself. So, let's begin the journey to greater success!

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Divyanshu Lakwad
ILLUMINATION

A law student turned writer, working on himself to improve everyday. I mostly write on self-growth, since I love to share everything that I learn.