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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