Start Becoming Who You Want to Be

I'm writing about choices because it's something we all do continuously, and the choices we make say something about who we are. It's easy to get stuck in a rut and make the same selections all the time — where to eat lunch, what to do with our free time, how to spend our money. Most of the time our choices reflect who we are now.

Making Choices From a Different Position

For example: you hear about a position at work you'd really like. Because money was tight, you never finished college. So you tell yourself you're not qualified and don't even apply.

But what if you started making choices based on the person you want to become? What if you applied for the job anyway and owned your experience honestly? What if you committed to going back to school? It's risky — you might actually get the job!

The Role of Belief in Transformation

A large part of transformation occurs because of belief. If we believe something is possible, we start making choices based on that belief — and we start making change happen.

Change isn't always easy (and maybe it shouldn't be) but it is possible. One place to start is by making choices from a different position than we are currently in. Figure out where you want to be and start choosing options from that vantage point. Transformation will occur a lot faster when you do.