Monday, May 11, 2020

Chaps 5&6 - Ques 2


In Chapter 5, the author stated, "Our belief systems are at the core of who we are. They drive us. They persuade how we act and on what we put our attention. A belief is this powerful because it is simply any perception, cognition, emotion, or memory that we consciously (Muhammad Ali) or unconsciously (Billy) assume to be true. In short, our belief is our reality."

We learned that our beliefs begin in the womb then continue forming throughout our lives based upon experiences and external messages.

What are some negative beliefs you (or a friend ;-) developed in your childhood/what external messages did you (or a friend ;-) hear as a child that turned into a negative belief about yourself? Have any of those beliefs stayed with you into your adult life and how have they affected you in the choices you've made in life? What negative beliefs about yourself, either as a child or presently, can you use to relate to the Billy's of your classroom?

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