I haven’t used scientific studies to validate what I teach.
I have learned a lot about the brain and I incorporate it into my lessons because I think it’s important.
But I don’t (or at least I haven’t) dug into the research to see what “most people” do or react.
I take what I’ve learned, I digest it and understand it in a way that makes sense to me, and then I teach it from my perspective.
Last night I was listening to a podcast from someone who I respect, and he spoke down to people who don’t use science backed research when they teach.
And it triggered my shame tapes and imposter syndrome.
My inner critic is always looking for a reason why I’m not good enough, or qualified enough, or smart enough to show up.
We all have that critic. The one who says you are better off staying small and letting someone else do it.
And while that’s perfectly acceptable, it’s a lot more fun to challenge yourself to start before you are ready and see who you become.
In my case, I know that what I have learned has changed my life, and I am watching the people who have learned from me step into their power, show up beautifully for life with open hearts and start on the path towards their dreams.
And they are doing it without science backed research.
At the end of the day, you can’t let some guy who has already made it to use his marketing position to shut you down.
And you can’t let your mother in law, or your high school teacher, or your ex best friend shut you down either.
You can not let the thoughts that run through your head control your life. It’s one of you think them, but you decide to keep moving forward towards the life you are planning and building anyway.
What matters is that you care to make the world a better place and you come from love.
The rest of the mess are just skills and tactics to spread your message, reach more people, and make a bigger impact.
But none of that can happen if you let someone else’s beliefs, opinions and words play too big of a role in your life.