{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 274: What If What You Believe Isn\u2019t True?","description":"What if the story you've been telling yourself is THE THING that\u2019s holding you back? Our brains create narratives to make sense of experiences, but often, these stories are inaccurate. By accepting our internal stories as absolute truth, we remain stuck, surrounded by the same perspectives that will only continue to hold us back. When we start to challenge these assumptions, it helps us begin to break free from limiting beliefs and uncover new possibilities that help foster a deeper understanding of ourselves and clear the path toward personal transformation. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment\u00ae, Blake challenges you to examine your beliefs and question whether the stories you tell yourself are the truth. By challenging assumptions and embracing self-awareness, you can break free from limiting beliefs, see new opportunities, and rewrite the stories that define you.  In this episode, you\u2019ll learn about the impact that personal narratives have on our lives and the importance of questioning their truth. You\u2019ll learn how personal growth strategies like expanding your circle can help provide new perspectives, build deeper connections, and foster compassion. You\u2019ll learn how to start questioning your narrative and understand the powerful effect this mindset shift can have on your life, relationships, and career.    What You\u2019ll Learn: The lies our brain tells us (1:03) How to stimulate personal growth (3:08) Why we can feel like the world is a challenging place (5:56) How to determine if your brain is telling you the truth (8:11) The powerful ripple effect of challenging your beliefs (9:58)   Favorite Quotes: \u201cOne of the biggest risks in our lives are the stories that we believe are true, that just aren't.\u201d \u2013Blake \u201cWhen we grow up in families that focus on achievements or what other people think, ultimately, we end up looking externally for the answers." \u2013Blake \u201cWe aren't alone, we aren't broken, and nothing is wrong with us. We have an opportunity to truly become the people that we feel called to be.\u201d \u2013Blake \u201cI've really come to learn and understand how fantastic our brain is at coming up with stories, and how often those stories are wrong." \u2013Blake   Additional Resources:  For programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com ","author_name":"The Bridge to Fulfillment","author_url":"https:\/\/www.thebridgetofulfillment.com","html":"