3 Steps to spark your inner genius
In every domain, you're going to run into people who love what they do. They're also successful. The perfect combination? Indeed.
But they're talented, smart and I'm just me
While that is true, but so is βyou' being βYOU'.
The reason these people come off as successful and passionate is because they stuck to who they are.
There are some common beliefs (aka self doubts):
There's no way I can do THAT
I don't have the skillset to produce at that level
If I did the same things, it wouldn't work out
I used to be in your place, but then, I realized my outlook was flawed.
We live in a generation where we are able to
Carry a 1000 books with a net weight of 200g π±
Access people and their knowledge in seconds π₯
Create content in minutes π€³
Take this article for instance. Observe the chain.
Me π You π Friend π Friend's friend π You get the point
Whether your goal is to Learn π, Create πΈ OR Sell π€ there is a LOT of information out there. No one's stopping you (except the flawed outlook we have). So here's my way of shifting the narrative in our favour.
3 Tasks for You:
Document Your Life and Thoughts:
This can be through a diary, photos, videos - any medium of choice! It's up to you to share or keep it private.Revisit and Observe your Documentaries:
Reading your diary, viewing your videos will help you to:
- Identify patterns
- See yourself from a different perspective
- Have βOh wow!' moments (trust me this happens)Leverage the points you Love
Start creating based on your patterns and βOh wow!' moments. These are the ones you'll enjoy the most and showcase your authenticity.
βThe privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.β β Carl Gustav Jung