How often do you dismiss or ignore an idea or opportunity because you think it won’t work for you?

Without even trying, you fall into the traps of, that won’t work for me, or I could never do that.

I agree that if you’ve tried the method a few times before and haven’t seen results, then dismiss it and move on. But not attempting before trying speaks volumes about you.

When you find yourself resisting opportunities to try something different, it’s because you’ve begun to believe that you can’t change and that your identity is fixed. And while there might be some truth to how you’re feeling, almost everyone can change if they really want to.

You’ve seen or heard the stories plenty of times.

Man quits smoking after thirty years.

Woman in her sixties graduates from college.

Man loses fifty pounds after heart attack.

And many more.

When you hear the stories of people that made what seems to be drastic changes in their lives, it’s because they decided to do something radically different. They no longer self-sabotaged themselves by thinking it couldn’t work for them, and so they tried.

I’m not suggesting or recommending you jump at or try every new idea or opportunity you’re presented with, but don’t count them out because you think they won’t work for you. Evaluate them for their merit and validity and if they’re sound, then at least try.

So, the next time you find yourself self-sabotaging with thoughts of, it won’t work for me, or I could never do that, stop, and re-evaluate. Step out of your fixed view of yourself and try something new. You never know. It might just end up working for you.

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