Believe you can and you will
Nothing is impossible. You can achieve anything that your mind believes. Many battles are lost outside the battlefield because there is a lack of conviction—a lack of self-belief.
Imagine walking down a road at twilight. You see what looks like a snake right where you are about to step. Instantly, fear takes over. Your heart rate spikes, your eyes widen, and your body prepares for a fight-or-flight response. Seconds later, you realize it was just a piece of rope.
Everything returns to normal, but the physical reaction was real. Simply because you believed it was a snake, your body responded as if it were one. That is the raw power of belief.
The Elephant’s Chain
A baby elephant is often tied with a heavy chain it cannot break. After years of trying and failing, it starts to believe the chain is unbreakable. When that elephant grows into a massive creature with the strength to uproot trees, it still stands still when tied with a simple rope. It has the strength, but it lacks the belief.
This is what positive and negative beliefs do to us. If you believe you can overcome the challenges of a difficult exam or a new career path, your body and mind will respond with the energy needed to win.
Always believe that you can do it, and your potential will follow.
Ravindra Zinjurke
Career Counselor, Journalist & Educator