Sunday, November 20, 2022

To attain goals, Be an imposter of a new identity first!

40 days to 2023. 
Still want to achieve those goals?
Be an IMPOSTER!

We mostly begin the process of changing our habits by focusing on what we want to achieve. 

Outcomes. Goals.

- Weight loss
- Fab abs
- Startup

It fails because when you don't see results by following a system, we tune out.

Start with identity.

Why?
Our current behaviors are a reflection of our current identity.

To change your behavior for good, we need to start believing new things about ourselves.

Ask yourself, “Who is the type of person that could get the outcome I want?”

- A model
- An athlete
- An entrepreneur

At a deeper level, this is about defining new beliefs -
What do you want to stand for?
What are your principles and values? 

- I started with "I stand for anything 'health and fitness' in my friends & family circle."

Difficult part is, we ourselves are only not convinced. 
-I am NOT this person yet!

That's where, being an IMPOSTER helps.

When you masquerade, you have to start thinking and proving your new identity to yourself.

On how an athlete will think when offered a late night booze party? Ditch.

On how an entrepreneur will think when offered to be limited at job? Ditch & Start.

And one day you will BECOME.

Thats why i say, be an imposter.

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1 comment:

abhienow said...

a very nice simple yet doable perspective. Will surely try it for my weight loss journey