Inferior Thoughts Lead to Inferior Lives
Inferior Thoughts Lead to Inferior Lives
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INFERIOR THOUGHTS
“It is spiritless to think that you cannot attain to that which you have seen and heard the masters attain. The masters are men. You are also a man. If you think that you will be inferior in doing something, you will be on that road very soon.”-Yamamoto Tsunetomo
There is another plague upon us, one that is widespread and insidious. This is not a virulent bacteria but a mental disease that there is no vaccine for.
The proliferation of inferior thoughts, infecting our every action and causing us to be filled with fear and anxiety. Something has changed us. Something has crept into our minds and formed halls of hesitation and fields of doubt. We are easily able to put our faith in another person and their promises (which may seem impossible to achieve), but have become incapable of doing this for ourselves.
We are our own worst critics and biggest doubters, when the opposite should be the truth. Whereas others may believe in us, we find it impossible to believe in ourselves.
We come up with excuses before we even begin.
We lack the resources.
We lack the experience.
We lack the education.
We lack the connections.
We lack the intelligence.
We lack the confidence.
Ultimately, we lack the ability to pursue something meaningful in the face of what others may think of us. We sabotage ourselves before we ever begin the journey.
This is dangerous and could be fatal. When people consistently believe they are inferior or unworthy, they undermine their own efforts and opportunities for growth, both personally and professionally. This self-sabotage can manifest in various ways, such as avoiding challenges, not pursuing goals, refusing to take action, or settling for less than they deserve. Ultimately, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, where the inferior thoughts reinforce inferior outcomes.
Thinking inferior thoughts can have a detrimental impact on mental health. Constantly berating oneself and dwelling on perceived shortcomings can lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. The cycle of negative thinking can become deeply ingrained, creating a persistent pattern that is challenging to break. This negative mental state not only affects your emotional well-being but also your ability to cope with stress and navigate the complexities of life.
Rather than taking responsibility, we begin to blame our circumstances. We blame ourselves, our peers, our coworkers, anyone and everyone that could play a role in our inferior way of thinking.
“A bad rower blames the oar”-Norse proverb
Understand that it is up to you and only you to change your manner of thinking.
And you must change it immediately.
Because inferior thoughts will not lead you to your goals or dreams. They will not lead to the promised land. Instead, they will lead to ruin.
All great successes stemmed from those who believed they could be achieved. It was the optimists, the people with superior thoughts, who were victorious. Societal progress and innovation requires individuals to have confidence in their abilities and the courage to challenge the status quo. If you think that you are inferior, you not only stifle yourself, but your community.
“Never accept an inferior position to anyone. It is the strongest spirit that wins, not the most expensive sword.” Miyamoto Musashi
BECOME SUPERIOR
“There is no deed in this life so impossible that you cannot do it. Your whole life should be lived as a heroic deed.”-Leo Tolstoy
You have something legitimate that you want to bring to life, to accomplish and achieve. It may be difficult for you and it may seem downright impossible for others but this should not stop you from going after it.
Those thinking inferior thoughts will give in and give up. They will weigh the pros and cons, coming to believe that nothing of that magnitude can be achieved. They will put it on the back burner and come back to it at a later time. Sadly, they rarely do.
Now the individual motivated by superior thoughts is different. They are more powerful than the common person. They have deep energies within them that will allow them to not only engage in risky behavior, but to keep trying when they fail.
Again, and again.
For what seems like forever.
Until the mountain is climbed. Until the wall is broken through. Until the siege is lifted. Until the goal is reached.
Something must keep one going forward. Something must energize the body and the mind. Something must say yes when everyone and everything says no.
That is a superior way of thinking.
Taking the step forward when others would shudder at the thought. Jumping across the gap when others would shirk at the obstacle. Believing in yourself when you are the only one. Staying positive when the world is negative. Continuing to hope when hope has become an impossibility.
That is the power of superior thoughts.
That is the power that will change your life.
You have this power.
Use it!
“All men are the same except for their belief in their own selves, regardless of what others may think of them.”-Miyamoto Musashi
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Shaun