Significant individuals earn their importance through self-belief and external recognition. Belief reflects competence: shaping values, identities, and priorities. A similar notion applies to a distinct "V.I.P." concept. The accompanying notes guide an exploration of competence within control and change, addressing underlying perceptions and offering direction to tailor a personal mission.
At a certain point, tools can contribute to “control mania.” This mania is recognizable when the tool helps…until you “lose” control.
Change begins when you start saying things out loud. The vitality of change involves the willingness to express it. Competency takes practice.
Logic most often follows emotion. If logic alone worked, obesity, abuse, and accidents wouldn’t be happening.
Objects can become "fillers" and pretend threats that often throw your bodies’ physiological protection strategies out of sync with your actual needs. Which is why competence starts with observing.
Consistency doesn’t help in matters of change. It’s inconsistency that’s necessary in order to create new behavior patterns.
The role imagination and kindness play in shaping your future can create what you hope for in your life and health and relationships.
For your brain to believe what your body feels — imaginary forces, illusions, and reality — explore and define what guides and inspires meaning for you and your life.
