Don’t Be A Victim To Your Cultural Limitations
Posted by Bob Proctor | Posted in Success | Posted on 04-12-2009-05-2008
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People often walk around living little lives when they actually have so much more to offer. Ask them why and many will point to educational or familial background and present circumstances as their excuses. Look deeper into these excuses and you will notice that these self-imposed limitations are founded on paradigms they have had in life.
Paradigms are powerful tools to change life. These are pre-existing mindsets we have that largely dictate our thought patterns and subsequent actions. If, for example, you have always felt insignificant, when it’s time to find a job you will go for local jobs instead of international jobs even if you are highly capable. You will earn money, but it will be less satisfying than what you deserve.
How did you conclude that local jobs are what you want? Is it a goal you set to attain? You probably weren’t even aware that you were automatically ignoring international jobs because you felt you are not equipped to handle important tasks. This negative perception on yourself is an example of a damaging paradigm that has to be corrected.
Evidently, paradigms are powerful tools that make its presence felt in your life. One of the biggest factors that influence our mindsets is culture and it is up to us whether we choose to make it work for us or against us.
Culture is a set of predominant beliefs and ideas of a particular block of people. It is not necessarily national; it may mean a family or company setting as well. If your corporate culture is ruthless and unethical in their dealings, you might be in danger of compromising your spiritual and moral growth-a vital proponent to change life to one of meaning and true success.
Find a job that will allow you to earn money in a productive and positive environment. It is your choice whether you want to be defined and limited by your culture. It is not easy to break away from the mold, especially if it is cast by people closest to you and have been in place for years; but it is vital that you do so to experience wealth-not just financially, but personally as well.
So what can be done to break from the negative cultural limitations that face us today? Become aware of an area in life wherein you can see a harmful culture is restricting you from experiencing success. Write it down as well as all the associations you relate it to. Start reprogramming your mind and begin thinking good thoughts and speak positive words to these matters, however challenging it may seem to be for the moment.
It matters little how much you’ve learned, it’s how you apply it that counts. Find wealth and prosperity by setting yourself free from cultural limitations- remember, it is your destiny to reign in life.
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