During a study at Harvard in 1957, Dr. Curt Richter placed rats in a pool of water to test how long they could tread water.
On average they’d give up, sink and drown after 15 minutes.
But right before they gave up due to exhaustion,
the researchers would pluck them out,
dry them off,
let them rest for a few minutes and put them back in for a second round.
In this second try, how long do you think they lasted?
Remember, they had just swam until failure only a few short minutes ago…
How long do you think?
Another 15 minutes?
10 minutes?
5 minutes?
NO!
60 HOURS!
That’s not an error.
That’s right!
60 HOURS of swimming which is 2.5 DAYS!
The conclusion drawn was that since the rats BELIEVED that they would eventually be
rescued,
they could push their bodies way past what they previously thought impossible.
I will leave you with this thought:
If an Unstoppable Belief can cause exhausted rats to swim for that long,
what could a Belief in yourself and your Capabilities Do for You?
Remember What you’re capable of.
Remember Why you’re here.
Keep swimming and
Never Ever Quit.
When you feel like giving up just know that you are a lot closer to your dream than you think. When you realize that you can show up as the person that you always wanted to be you will become unstoppable. When you have limiting beliefs about yourself it will take some work to break out of that mold. What lesson have you learned on your journey that could help someone in this life? Your life alone should make you believe in yourself because your life is gift, and you are an absolute miracle. Do you have a mission? Are you telling yourself the same story from long ago that is preventing you from being the best version of yourself? Change the story, rewrite the ending and finish strong! When you believe that your dreams are possible you can then start moving the needle in that direction. When you realize some of the people in your life are preventing you from your own growth and change your entire life will change right before your eyes. You will need to become your own cheerleader. The day you were born, and the day you figure out why are the two most important days of your life. When you are ready for transformation get in touch!
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