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This is your permission to pause and take a little time for yourself.

I’ve been sitting with the conversation I had a couple weeks ago with Jim Curtis on my podcast.

During our chat, Jim shared a story about how his father used to say to him, “You don't have to be that smart. You just have to work twice as hard.”

As an adult, Jim found himself grinding through 10-hour days, feeling like he was constantly behind, without realizing he was simply internalizing what his dad had told him during childhood.

It made me reflect on my own life and the assumptions I used to carry about who I was allowed to be, and where those beliefs came from in the first place

So many of us are floating down the river of life on a raft built by someone else’s fears. We say things like, “I’m just not good with money,” or “I’m too hard to love,” believing these are absolute truths. As Jim and I discussed, these assumptions are just subconscious programs designed to protect us from failure or rejection.

Jim reminded us that we don't just erase old beliefs, but instead, we have to consciously replace them. But first, we must appreciate them for how they served us, and then give ourselves permission to rewrite them. 

If you’ve been feeling stuck lately, I invite you to pause and ask yourself: What assumption about myself am I holding onto, and is it time to write a new story?

Love,
Jay ❤️

In this conversation on On Purpose, Jim Curtis and I explore how to break free from subconscious programming and release inherited fears. You’ll discover how shifting your inner identity, questioning self-limiting assumptions, and replacing old narratives can empower you to create lasting change and unlock possibilities in your life.

Remember, I’m in your corner today, tomorrow, and anytime you need a little permission to believe that everything is going to work out.