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Do You Have These 3 Beliefs about Being a Writer?
If so, they can get in the way of being successful
Writers, especially new writers, often have a set of beliefs about what writing is and what being a writer entails. Many of these beliefs are valuable and serve us as we develop our skills and grow in our writing careers. However, some beliefs are less helpful; some can be harmful.
We rarely question our beliefs because once we believe something, belief bias sets in, and we tend to dismiss or resist anything that seems to challenge that belief. Instead, we look for proof that what we believe is true, which reinforces that belief and makes it more firmly affixed. A belief sets up a cascade of effects because our actions follow that belief.
“Beliefs create the maps that guide us toward our goals and give us the power to take action….Our limiting beliefs can cause us to miss out on the things that we want most and our empowering beliefs can drive us toward the life we want to live. What is a goal that you have always wanted to achieve and haven’t? Why haven’t you? Whatever your reason, there’s always a limiting belief.” — Tony Robbins
Belief 1: I’ll never be good enough.
When people ask what I do, and I respond that I’m a writer, they eagerly ask what…
