The belief lid.
Picture a collection of fleas in a glass jar.
These tiny creatures, driven by their instinct to leap to extraordinary heights – up to a staggering 100 times their own weight, soaring as high as 20 centimeters – would naturally surpass the confines of the jar.
But then, a lid is firmly placed on top of the jar. Unfazed by this obstacle, the fleas, driven by their innate nature, now pound against the lid, only to be constricted by the lid and plummet back to the bottom.
Happy September, Y'all!
My business coach once told us this next story. She referenced it many times saying it was done by a scientist. Full disclosure: as I researched for this newsletter, I searched the web for statistics but found little about the actual study.
BUT, I literally believe whatever any of my coaches have told me. None of them have ever steered me wrong so now I offer it to you....
Picture a collection of fleas in a glass jar.
These tiny creatures, driven by their instinct to leap to extraordinary heights – up to a staggering 100 times their own weight, soaring as high as 20 centimeters – would naturally surpass the confines of the jar.
But then, a lid is firmly placed on top of the jar. Unfazed by this obstacle, the fleas, driven by their innate nature, now pound against the lid, only to be constricted by the lid and plummet back to the bottom.
Over time, they start to jump a bit lower, instinctively avoiding the painful collision with the lid. Eventually, they cease hitting the lid altogether.
Fast forward as they are untouched for three days, the lid is removed, and you won't believe what happens. The fleas, having learned the safe maximum height they can reach without injury, never again attempting to leap out of the jar.
Never again.
What's even more fascinating is that their offspring perpetuate this behavior indefinitely. The new standard of leaping height becomes ingrained and passed down from generation to generation. These fleas, in essence, have conditioned themselves to jump lower, convinced that anything higher is impossible, even when the opportunity is there.
Now, you might think, "What relevance does it have for us humans?"
Here's the twist...we humans possess an unparalleled advantage in the animal kingdom: our capacity for rational thought. Yet this is directly connected to our setbacks.
We are creatures of reason. Our beautiful brains are woven with intricate thought processes, ideas, and analytical capabilities combined with thought associations, memories and experiences. What we see in our surroundings, the people we interact with, the knowledge we acquire, all combine to shape our perception of our reality.
In essence, the environment we grow up in and live within molds our identity and influences our thought patterns or beliefs.
What paradigms have you created as a result of the setbacks you've encountered? What do YOU believe is your true capability? The ability to shape the life you aspire to lies within your grasp, but it is absolutely born in your mind first. Adversity is inevitable, but if you refuse to let these challenges dictate how you see your world, viewing them as temporary obstacles rather than permanent barriers, you'll be amazed at what you can really accomplish.
I ask you...where or what is your belief lid?
Expect miracles friends and jump a little higher,
-Allison
your brain is a courtroom
Whichever presents the stronger case with the most convincing evidence wins. You either get what you want or you don't.
Another Great Day, Friends!
I just heard this magical comparison describing our brain and I just had to share it with you.
Your brain is a courtroom.....stay with me here you are going to love this.
Your mind has a defense and a prosecution, and they are both arguing in your head for their case.
The part of you that can watch your mind think (your spirit/higher self) is the judge. He/she just sits unattached, watches, and listens.
The defense is arguing the case of what you want to truly believe and result you want to create in your life. The goals you want to accomplish. The weight you want to lose. The career change you want to make. The love-of-your life you know is out there.
The prosecution is arguing for why it's not working and it will never work. The prosecution is the one that spews the not enough or see I told you so, or you can't do anything right...your crappy thoughts.
Whichever presents the stronger case with the most convincing evidence wins. You either get what you want or you don't.
And here is a hint, the brain naturally has a negative bias so too often we let the prosecution win.
You have to keep strengthening your defense to create the evidence to support the argument of the results you want to create in your life.
You have to practice this over and over and over.
This is life changing work. You deserve to let the defense win!
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Excited to continue this journey with you!
Keep going and expect miracles like there is no other option,
-Allison
What we can learn from Sting
Could you imagine if he ignored that burning desire in his soul? That scary tug of the crazy unknown risk? What if he played it safe instead? We would never have experienced his 30+ years of music. His unique sound and song writing.
Hi Again, Friend,
Did you know that Sting was a teacher before he became...well... STING?
Yep.
He taught for two years at St. Paul's in Cramlington, England. Did the kids he taught ever know that he was going to be a famous musician and singer one day? Probably not.
But he loved music, was performing at night, and had a tugging at his heart to pursue this music thing.
Sting once confessed how awful he was at teaching.
Maybe because his gift is music and that's what his purpose is while on this earth.
Could you imagine if he ignored that burning desire in his soul? That scary tug of the crazy unknown risk? What if he played it safe instead? We would never have experienced his 30+ years of music. His unique sound and song writing.
It doesn't matter how you feel about his music. He has made a pretty big impact on this world donating to over 158 charities and starting his own foundation with his wife.
All because he bet on himself instead of walking the "safe" path that was instilled in him.
He chose to believe before seeing the evidence.
Do you know how powerful it is to BELIEVE before there is any evidence to lean on? Pure faith in HIMSELF.
He is handing you the evidence to see that you don't need any evidence!
Do you see that?
Are you playing it safe? Do you have a scary tugging in your heart to do something that if said out loud you would sound insane?
What is tugging at your heart? Stop and say it out loud.
Are you hoping it goes away but it keeps getting louder?
I hate to break it to you but it is innate. It isn't going anywhere.
What if you decided to listen and just explore it? Get curious about it.
Maybe you could bet on yourself too....
Because if you ask me....YOU are YOUR safest bet. You are your only bet.
Do you see how powerful this all is?
This is life changing work. You are here to live your purpose. Bet on that.
Keep going, and expect miracles no matter where you are,