When I was 28 my life completely transformed when I stopped using 2 words:

"Think" & "try".

I was in a business mentorship and the first 6 weeks were all personal growth related. When we got to the mindset module, my brain started to completely malfunction when I realized the way my mind was keeping me stuck.

This program was supposed to be the answer to my problems. I wanted to quit my corporate job, start my own business and live the life of my dreams by helping people. I thought I needed marketing, sales and business skills, but sure enough my mind was holding be back the most.

There were two phrases I was using on a regular basis:

“I think I’m gonna start my online coaching business”
“I’m gonna try and start a coaching business.

Think & Try?! Are you kidding me.

How fucking SOFT.

Ironically that’s exactly what these words I know as: Soft talk.

I was telling people in my life these statements, and it’s so unbelievable. If someone told me they were gonna TRY to lose weight, or they THINK they’re gonna start cutting sugar out of their diet, I wouldn’t bet my bottom dollar on them following through.

Forget about getting other people to believe me, I was using these words because I didn’t believe in me.

That’s was the “aha” moment that actually kickstarted my dream of Life Coaching.

I realized I was using this soft talk for 2 subconscious reasons:
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1) I was giving myself an out. So that if I failed, I could say “well I just said i was going to try”. 2) I didn’t actually believe I could do it. I saw others creating the thing I wanted and put them on a pedestal that was out of reach of my own capabilities.

And sure as shit I was creating a self fulfilling prophecy.

That’s when I finally learned the most profound definition for mindset.

Your mindset is the story you are telling yourself.

I was telling myself I couldn’t do it.

That impacted how I showed up. I was less confident, assertive and consistent. My actions followed my words.

Right then and there I changed my language to use more solid talk: words like “will, do, can.” This removed the soft, ambiguous language that left room for doubt and allowed me to at actually step into my power.

This wasn’t some fancy “Fake it until you make it” B.S. It was a rewiring of my mind, that change that energy in my body.

Long story short? I quit my desk job, moved back to Colorado and built a business helping clients while I could still hit the ski slopes on a Thursday.
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This simple tool, liberated me, and now I teach my clients the same thing.

Most people have no idea how their mindset is actually holding them back.

What you say you believe.
What you believe you become.

Change your words, and you'll change your life.

If you want to learn the same tools around mindset that shifted everything for me, you're in luck.

I’ve got opening 1:1 coaching spots until May 20th, if you’re ready to take action on creating the life you want, reply with the word BELIEVE to learn more. (Coaching open to men and women)

Much Love,
Taylor

Taylor Sleaford Life, Leadership & Men's Work Coach

↠ What do I do? I work 1:1 with Men & Women guiding them personally, spiritually and professionally to be their most authentic, loving and powerful self. I also lead group programs for men. Learn more HERE​

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