Humans have big ideas.
We tell ourselves all sorts of stories to help make sense of our day-to-day lives…
And you know what? It often helps!
Some stories can help us live better than we could have without them…
But others can be harmful.
Part of thriving in life is figuring out which stories are worth carrying on our journey…
And which ones we need to let go of…
But vetting the stories we tell ourselves and others is easier said than done.
None of us is perfect…
So, we aren’t always “right” when it comes to choosing which stories to propagate in our lives.
Luckily, perfection isn’t the point…
Growth is!
Believe in Yourself
What we believe matters.
The stories we believe – true or not – affect every choice we make…
And our choices today determine where our futures end up.
No, not every choice is a life-or-death decision …
But, like beliefs, every choice matters…
Because when we choose one thing, we say no to something else.
That’s simply the nature of decision-making.
We have to say yes to some things to get anywhere…
And we have to say no, too…
Because we can’t do everything!
Of course, the fact we can’t learn or accomplish everything there is to learn or accomplish doesn’t mean we should give up on our dreams…
Quite the contrary!
At Freedom Consulting, we believe that time being a limited resource is fantastic incentive for making the most of our lives…
And the stories we choose to believe – along with how we approach our day-to-day existence – make a massive difference to where we end up.
Examining the stories we tell ourselves and others…
Letting go of those that cause harm…
And embracing those that help us can help us live our best lives!
You Are You, No Matter What
Sooner or later, we each must come to terms with who we are.
Why?
Because who you are isn’t an idea…
Or a story you tell yourself…
Or a choice you make.
You are all and none of those things…
But you are always you.
You’re you whether your choices are “fantastic” or “terrible”…
Or you understand things “correctly” or “incorrectly”…
Or you believe you can “succeed” or that you’ll “fail.”
Regardless of the labels you embrace…
Or the beliefs you hold…
Or the “hats” you wear in your daily life…
You’re unequivocally, wholly, and completely yourself. Always.
No one (not even you!) can take who you are from you.
Ever.
Because you are not something you do…
Or think…
Or own.
You simply are.
And everything else is a story.
Stories Are Powerful
Who we often believe we are is actually a story – or many stories – we tell ourselves and present to others.
Some stories are true…
Some are false…
And others are more complicated than the “black and white” boxes we try to paint ourselves into…
But they are still stories.
Before we lose you with this idea (which is a story, too!), let us say this:
Stories are powerful!
They can impose change or create stability…
Wield armies or spread peace…
And tarnish or brighten lives.
Every idea holds countless stories within it…
And every story has the power to harm or to heal for countless generations.
Humans are – and always have been – master storytellers…
And that has played a pivotal role in the survival of our species.
With stories, we can – and have – created (positive and negative) change…
Made and destroyed anything from art to civilizations…
And given and received power from anything and anyone who claims it.
Stories can shift how we see ourselves…
The things we accomplish…
The health of our relationships…
And myriad other things.
The stories we live in, around, and through influence our decisions…
And those decisions lead us down our life paths and, ultimately, determine where our lives lead.
There are many stories outside of our control…
And some are entirely subconscious…
But that list is smaller than we tell ourselves sometimes.
The point here:
We each have the power to recognize and change the stories we tell…
And shifting those stories can change our lives – and the world.
Embrace Your Personal Power
Every experience you have in your life plays into how you live…
But regardless of where you grew up or what you’ve been through in your life…
Your life holds great value.
Just by existing, you have a unique set of gifts, talents, and skills to offer the world.
You are capable of great things…
And what constitutes as “great” is a story that you get to define!
You get to decide how to show up for the stories you’re a part of…
And which stories matter the most to you.
Whatever paths you choose to follow, you have a vital part to play in this world…
And only you can play it.
We can’t wait to see what you accomplish!
Conclusion
At Freedom Consulting, we see the value of the stories we tell ourselves and others.
The stories you tell yourself can make or break the life you want to lead…
Including whether or not you run a successful business.
We know that navigating life’s uncertainty is challenging and that making the “best” choices can be far from easy.
That’s why we strive to make starting a business and finding success in that business as simple as possible.
Life is not easy…
And owning and operating a business isn’t either…
But difficult things are often the most rewarding, in the end, aren’t they?
Whatever business challenge you find yourself in, Freedom Consulting is here to help.
We have decades of experience starting and operating businesses…
As well as navigating the oil and gas industry…
And we’ll gladly help you build a successful and fulfilling career of your own making!
You can do anything you set your mind to…
And examining and harnessing the stories you tell yourself and the world can help.
We can’t wait to see where your stories lead you!
Go get ‘em!
(And if you need help, call Freedom Consulting!)
