Most people are trying to change their results without ever changing the beliefs creating them.
We tweak habits, push harder, and chase bigger goals— but underneath it all, our beliefs are shaping what we see, what we go after, and what we think is possible.
In this conversation, I sit down with Shawn Achor, author of The Power of Beliefs, to break down the seven core beliefs the science shows actually predict your success.
We talk about how your brain filters reality, why beliefs like “I matter” and “my behavior matters” can fundamentally change the trajectory of your life and leadership, and how to start rewiring the ones that may be holding you back.
By the end of this conversation, you’ll start to see the beliefs driving your results— and how to shift them so they start working for you, not against you.
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You’ll learn:
- Why changing your habits won’t work if you don’t change the beliefs driving them
- The 7 core beliefs that predict success
- My Behavior Matters.
- I Am Grateful.
- I Matter.
- I Have Something to Give.
- I Am Not Alone.
- This Work Is Meaningful.
- There Is Something Greater Than Me.
- How your brain filters reality based on what it expects (and why you’re missing opportunities)
- Why beliefs have become more predictive of outcomes in today’s world
- A simple tool to interrupt negative thinking and regain control in high-pressure moments
- How to rewire limiting beliefs by reinforcing the right experiences and memories
- Where to start if you feel stuck but don’t know which belief is holding you back
Resources / People Mentioned
- The Power of Beliefs by Shawn Achor
- Shawn Achor (happiness researcher and author)
- Ellen Langer (research on aging and mindset)
- Richard Wiseman (study on luck and perception)
Recommended For You
Did you enjoy this episode? Then listen to:
- What to Do When You Can’t Stop Overthinking with Ethan Kross
- The Truth About Happiness High Achievers Don’t Want You to Hear with Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks
- Shawn Achor on The Happiness Advantage
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