What prevents—and fuels—your progress is not external; it’s internal. If you want a better career, you have to change the stories you tell yourself; here’s how: First, audit your self-talk Without even realizing it, you might fall victim to an all-too-common practice of self-sabotaging talk. You fill your head with negative stories like “I’m not good enough” that prevent you from learning and growing. Reflect on your self-talk: what stories are you telling yourself? Next, experiment with a new story that aligns with your goals Once you’ve acknowledged your negative self-talk, allow yourself to explore positive possibilities. Experiment with a new story by completing the phrase, “I am...” with what you really want. Finally, change the way you tell your story to others The stories you tell yourself also inform what you tell others about you. They can position you for success or remove you from consideration. If those stories don’t give you a fair shake, they’ll diminish your desires, and conceal and deprive others of the highest and best use of your talents. Words have power, and the stories we tell ourselves are the most important words we speak. Make sure that they’re positive, aligned with your goals, and mirror what you tell others. #career #positioning #selftalk …see more