The feeling of low self-esteem is an inevitable part of life when you encounter challenges. If you feel discouraged, you are afraid to move forward because you think everything you do will end in failure, no matter what the situation is. 

Stop doing that because it won't help you. In fact, it will only push you further. It is important to remember that no man is an island and that you are not alone. Whenever you encounter a problem, there will always be someone who can assist you. So be careful not to get caught up in a situation you can't escape. 

Taking a broad perspective and an open mind will always lead to a solution. Let me share with you my epiphanies in today's episode. You must not let the worry in your mind manipulate you. 

“The spirit of discouragement comes upon you. It pulls you into a really dark place. It's very bleak. It's terrifying, actually. Because that feeling that what if you're not good enough, or you're not cut out for this?” - Keith Kalfas

 

Why do you have to listen to today's episode.

 

00:12 -  “I've had a lot of going through the depression of discouragement, feelings of failure, hopelessness, worthlessness, unworthy. And I've looked in the mirror and had fear fill up inside of me in the past. And I would feel like, Oh, my God, what if this is not going to work out at all? What if it's going to fail? What happens is when you think thoughts like that, or you allow yourself to think thoughts like that, the spirit of discouragement comes upon you.”

Discouragement can take many forms and affect us in different ways. Once you feel it, only one thing can happen to you. It causes you to lose your self-esteem. Sometimes, it may seem like you are the dumbest person in the world. What should you do?

 

2:32 “So here was my big epiphany when I said, Do not let the notion of failure even come into your mind at all. Here's why.”

Hear what Keith has to say as he shares his epiphany with you. You must not allow yourself even to think of the possibility of failure, even for a moment.

 

4:27 “So the anxiety and the pressure is good because it's telling you what to lean into. So some of the most successful people I know have a hell-bent determination and willpower, and they figure it out as they go; they have faith in themselves.”

Think about how you can eliminate distractions that are preventing you from finding a solution. As Keith explains, there are different types of decisions you make that can either have a negative or positive impact on your life.

8:12 - “I look in the mirror. And if a negative thought comes to my mind, like, oh my god, like the fear of total failure, what if none of this is going to work at all? Screw that because it's not going to get you anywhere, and talking about that with other people. Nobody can help you when you're in that position.”

Whenever you catch yourself thinking a negative thought, grab it and hold it. Rather than thinking negative thoughts, try to think positive ones.

 

10:16 - “Be careful of the people that you look up to that are highly successful because they might let you down. Like if you actually get to meet them in person, are you really, really know about how some of them are? So just because somebody is extremely successful doesn't always mean they're great. They might just be bullies.” 

In some cases, people who are so confident in themselves are not necessarily good people. Choosing a trustworthy person is very important.

 

Key Takeaways

“Don't let the thoughts of failure come into your mind. If you want to do something, write it down, create a plan, and go take some action on it right away.” - Keith Kalfas.

 

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Resources/People Mentioned: 

 

Think and Grow Rick: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill 

Who Not How:  Who Not How

Jobber: Keith Kalfas - Jobber

Joe Rogan: Joe rogan

16 Documents You Need BEFORE Hiring Employees: 16 (keithkalfas.com)