The Power of Belief - How Your Mind Shapes Your Reality
In the late 1700s, Franz Mesmer believed he had discovered a new healing
force: animal magnetism. He claimed that an invisible energy field could realign the
body and cure diseases. Patients flocked to him, convinced of his healing powers.
But then came Benjamin Franklin and his commission, who set out to debunk Mesmer’s
work. Their conclusion? There was no magnetic force—only the power of belief.
Mesmer’s patients weren’t healed by some unseen energy; they were healed by
their expectations. Their subconscious minds shaped their reality.
That same force is at work in your leadership, business, and personal life—for better or
worse.
Your Subconscious Mind Is Always Working—For You or Against You
At the last GoBundance event I attended, keynote speaker David Osborne
emphasized: Your subconscious mind is your greatest ally or your biggest enemy.
If you constantly tell yourself, “I’m not good at this,” your subconscious ensures
that you prove yourself right.
If you reinforce thoughts like, “I always find a way forward,” you’ll subconsciously
seek solutions instead of obstacles.
Leaders who train their inner dialogue don’t just set goals—they align their
subconscious with them.
What Chatter Taught Us About Mental Discipline
For the last several weeks, I’ve been reading Chatter by Ethan Kross, which dives into
the internal dialogue that shapes our emotions, decisions, and actions. Today marks
my last newsletter reflecting on this book, and here’s my key takeaway:
Your mind is a prediction machine—what you focus on is what your brain works to
make true.
If you focus on past mistakes, your mind sees them as patterns and keeps you
stuck.
If you focus on growth, solutions, and next steps, your mind creates those
opportunities.
One of the most powerful lessons from Chatter? You can change the story in your
head—instantly.
A simple shift in language can turn stress into a challenge instead of a threat:
Saying “I can’t do this” leads to paralysis.
Saying “You’ve handled harder things before” rewires your brain for action.
This is a game-changer for leaders. The Steady Leader trains their
mind before adversity strikes.
Three Ways to Train Your Mind for Success
1. Reprogram Your Internal Script
Your subconscious absorbs what you tell it most often. Choose words intentionally.
Every day, reinforce your purpose:
“I lead with wisdom and clarity.”
“Challenges strengthen me.”
“God has equipped me for this mission.”
2. Control Your Inputs
Your environment shapes your subconscious. Curate what enters your mind.
Surround yourself with people who challenge and inspire you.
Read books that align with the leader you want to be.
Limit negativity—your subconscious absorbs it, even when you don’t realize it.
3. Visualize the Win—Then Take Action
High performers don’t just dream about success—they see it before it happens.
Picture yourself executing at the highest level.
Feel the emotions of achieving your goal.
Then take the real-world steps that match that vision.
Final Thoughts: The Mindset of a Steady Leader
Your subconscious isn’t just a storage center for your thoughts—it’s an engine that
drives your results. Give it clear instructions.
So today, ask yourself:
What thoughts have I been feeding my mind?
Do they align with the leader I want to become?
What do I need to reinforce every single day?
Success starts in your mind. Lead yourself well, and everything else follows.
Stay Steady,
Schuyler
Written by Schuyler Williamson
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God Bless!
~ Schuyler Williamson