You Are a Badass

Love yourself enough to create the life you must live, not the one someone else wants you to live.

1. Stop Letting Negative Beliefs Define You

Our subconscious mind holds on to ideas absorbed during childhood, shaping what we think is possible for ourselves as adults. These messages, often rooted in fear or failure, limit us.

Many beliefs come from well-meaning sources, like parents. For example, if you were told, "Our family isn't good at making money," you might avoid career risks that could lead to financial success. The subconscious protects you from risk by keeping you in your comfort zone.

Breaking free from this takes acknowledging these limiting beliefs and realizing they are not truths. You have the ability to rewrite them and move toward what you want in life.

Examples

• A child raised around constant arguments may subconsciously equate relationships with pain.
• Believing you're "bad at math" could prevent you from taking steps to improve.
• Fear of failure driven by past criticism holds many back from auditions or interviews.

2. Love Yourself and Quit Caring What Others Think

When we’re young, we live free of judgment. As adults, however, we prioritize others' opinions, often to our detriment. Embracing self-love can break this cycle.

Loving yourself means affirming your worth every day. Repeating simple mantras like "I am worthy" can shift your mindset. Remember, comparing yourself to others is a fruitless exercise—Led Zeppelin wouldn’t have succeeded mimicking Mozart.

Focusing on self-love helps you chase goals authentically, despite naysayers. Following your own path may cause resistance from others, but prioritizing your values keeps you growing.

Examples

• Marilyn Monroe embracing her curves despite traditional beauty standards.
• Writing Post-it note affirmations to stay positive about personal achievements.
• Ignoring judgment when pursuing a career change others find "risky."

3. Tap Into Universal Energy for Transformation

The universe, or Source Energy, is available to everyone and connects everything. Accessing this energy requires aligning your frequency to what you desire.

When we feel negative emotions like jealousy or stress, we lower our energy, attracting more negativity. Meditation is a practical tool to raise this vibration, decluttering the mind and refocusing our energy.

Using visualization or connecting with Source Energy helps align emotions and attract success. Over time, this practice can yield real changes in both mindset and opportunities.

Examples

• Meditating each morning for clarity and confidence.
• Visualizing your dream job and its positive opportunities.
• Letting go of past anger to feel lighter and more open.

4. View Life as a Learning Journey

Every day is a chance to learn. Approaching challenges from a beginner’s perspective reduces fear of failure while fostering curiosity.

Good learners see setbacks as learning moments rather than as personal failures. For instance, seeing a missed project deadline as a chance to reassess your approach rather than a reason to give up.

Adopting this mindset lets risks feel less intimidating, and gratitude and forgiveness reinforce a healthy outlook.

Examples

• Treating mistakes on the ice rink as part of improving, not proof of inadequacy.
• Writing a nightly gratitude list to shift focus to abundance.
• Forgiving a friend who once let you down to relieve lingering bitterness.

5. Think Like Who You Want to Be

Success begins with seeing yourself as already capable. To reprogram your future, act as if you are the person you want to become.

Confidence grows through "faking it till you make it." By imagining a reality where your goals are already met, your brain begins to view them as achievable. This empowers you to take the steps necessary to succeed.

Becoming deliberate in thinking also brings clarity about what you want, sharpening your pathway forward.

Examples

• An aspiring performer dressing and rehearsing like a professional.
• Identifying as a "writer" even before being published.
• Setting clear goals for the exact impact your creative project will achieve.

6. Stop Letting Fear and Excuses Delay Action

Fear of failure, inadequacy, or judgment often fuels procrastination. However, you must push ahead despite those feelings if you want growth.

Excuses like "I don’t have time" or "What if it doesn’t work?" are distractions. Acknowledge these fears for what they are, then focus on your bigger vision.

Taking consistent, even small, actions compounds over time to create momentum. Progress toward your goals becomes easier as doubting thoughts fade.

Examples

• Applying to a job despite worrying you're under-qualified.
• Breaking large tasks into smaller, manageable chunks to gain traction.
• Ignoring self-doubt long enough to complete your first public speaking event.

7. Build a Life That Supports Your Goals

Your surroundings and relationships reflect your values. Negative environments or acquaintances can derail progress toward your dreams.

Seek out like-minded individuals and create a daily structure that reinforces progress. For instance, if writing is your goal, carve out dedicated time or join writing groups even if it's inconvenient.

Make financial investments, too, if they help align your life with your aspirations. Spending strategically on courses or tools can motivate growth.

Examples

• A runner pitching old party habits for a new health-focused social circle.
• Spending vacation savings on industry workshops to leapstart your business.
• Rearranging your workspace to feel inspiring and encourage creativity.

8. Success Requires Persistence Through Rejection

Nobody becomes extraordinary without being told "no." Even the best face setbacks—what matters is continuing the journey.

Rejections add to your resilience, offering lessons for improvement. For instance, Michael Jordan didn’t let being cut from his high-school team define his future success.

Seeing failure as a teacher puts you one step closer to eventual success.

Examples

• A novelist continuing to submit their manuscript after refusals.
• A business pitch rejected until finding the right investor.
• Reviewing past attempts and perfecting them instead of quitting.

9. Allow Purpose to Guide Every Decision

Living authentically means aligning every aspect of your life—career, habits, relationships—to fulfill your deeper purpose.

This intentionality closes gaps between what you want versus what you do. When struggling, reconnecting to "Why am I doing this?" reaffirms your energy and commitment.

Rather than coasting through life, anchoring choices around purpose sets long-term happiness up as achievable.

Examples

• An entrepreneur building products that reflect personal values.
• A home cook opening a food blog to share creativity with others.
• A financial worker pivoting toward teaching to connect with their love of helping others.

Takeaways

1. Practice daily affirmations to remind yourself of your worth and goals—write them down and speak them with conviction.
2. Spend five minutes meditating every day to clear your mental space and tap into universal energy that fosters creativity and focus.
3. When you face rejection, reflect on the lesson it offers. Use failure as a step forward, not an endpoint.