One Book That Accelerated My Career
Aug 11, 2024What's the most life-changing book you've read?
I'm an avid reader and I have a several books that rank high in my "life-changing" category. And one of those books is Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz, MD.
When I had a good look at my career, I realized I was stuck in my old habits and mindset. It wasn't until I learned about self-image and read Psycho-Cybernetics, that I saw real progress in my career journey. This included getting very clear about my goals and writing the self-image script for my future self.
Here are the five essential ideas from Psycho-Cybernetics that were breakthroughs for me:
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Your mind is goal-oriented. If you don’t consciously give it a goal, it defaults to your unconscious goal image. And that unconscious goal image is your self-image. Your self-image is a mental blueprint and it literally dictates what comes into your life and how well you do.
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Set a goal that’s what you want and stop worrying about HOW you’ll get there. Get clear about your new self-image and your future self. Start thinking, feeling and acting like your future self who's achieving your goal.
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Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. See your mistakes and failures as feedback to course correct and get yourself back on track. Learn and grow from your mistakes.
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Tune in to the winning feeling of your goals achieved. Your nervous system doesn't distinguish between real experience and imaged experience. When you allow yourself to feel successful, you program yourself for success.
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Trust the power of your mind and let it work. Therefore, don’t jam your mind with negativity and doubts. Stop rehashing the past and what’s not working.
This year 2024 marks the ten-year anniversary of my coaching business. And I'm grateful for the opportunity I've had to touch thousands of lives and witness amazing transformations. I am thankful for great teachers including Maxwell Maltz MD, author of Psycho-Cybernetics.
And if you are a high achieving individual and you've had a high level of achievement but you’re stuck getting to the next level, then please feel free to schedule a complimentary consultation with me.
Stephanie Hesslerย is an Executive Career and Leadership Coach who helps high-achieving leaders shift the mindset and self-image that drive their results, so they lead with greater skill, presence, and peace of mind. She has coached senior leaders for over twelve years. Before that, she spent sixteen years in corporate business, including on Wall Street, where she became a VP in investment banking by age 30. She earned her MBA at The Wharton School and her BA at Wellesley College..ย
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