November 19, 2009

Burst Through Cultural Limitations

By Bob Proctor

People often walk around living little lives when they actually have so much more to offer. Ask them why and many will point to educational or familial background and present circumstances as their excuses. Look deeper into these excuses and you will notice that these self-imposed limitations are founded on paradigms they have had in life.

Paradigms are powerful tools to change life. These are pre-existing mindsets we have that largely dictate our thought patterns and subsequent actions. If, for example, you have always felt insignificant, when it's time to find a job you will go for local jobs instead of international jobs even if you are highly capable. You will earn money, but it will be less satisfying than what you deserve.

How did you conclude that local jobs are what you want? Is it a goal you set to attain? You probably weren't even aware that you were automatically ignoring international jobs because you felt you are not equipped to handle important tasks. This negative perception on yourself is an example of a damaging paradigm that has to be corrected.

As we can see, mindsets are powerful life forming tools. It can either go good or bad for you, depending on your choice-- and one of the main factors of shaping your paradigm is culture.

We define culture as the predominant ideas and beliefs of particular groups of people. It is not contained in a national sense; it may be as small as a company or a family. Enter into a work with a corporate culture that celebrates ruthless competitiveness and you have stepped into an arena for you to exercise practices that will stifle your moral and spiritual growth-an important aspect you will need to check if you want to change life for the better.

Find a job that will allow you to earn money in a productive and positive environment. It is your choice whether you want to be defined and limited by your culture. It is not easy to break away from the mold, especially if it is cast by people closest to you and have been in place for years; but it is vital that you do so to experience wealth-not just financially, but personally as well.

So what is needed to free oneself from cultural limitations so we can enjoy an abundant life today? What area in your life has little success right now? Find out the negative culture that it is rooted in. Write down all the associations you may have regarding that area and reprogram your thinking where adjustments are needed. You must have a positive attitude and speak affirming words to the situations you are facing.

It's easy to read about something, what you need is to practice the truths we have just discussed. Be free of your cultural limitations-- a life of good health and abounding wealth is waiting just for you.

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