The power of pretend

Our business is founded on the power of inquiry. For those of you who’ve had a Style Statement session, you know how illuminating simple questions can be. Every once and a while we encounter the “I don’t know,” pattern with a client. Before they actually reply to each question, they casually, almost unconsciously say, “Well, I don’t know…” For some of us, the “I don’t know” buffer is more than a reflex. It’s a deep and binding groove that holds fulfillment at bay. Here’s a handy lever for getting out of the “Dunno Rut”: PRETEND THAT YOU DO KNOW. Yep, fake it. Trick your subconscious. Play with your mind. Dunno what you want more of in your life? Well, what if you did know? Dunno what’s around the corner? Pretend that you do –- and dare yourself to plan accordingly.  

THIS WEEK: What’s one thing you’re feeling confused, perplexed or befuddled about? Pretend for a moment that you are all knowing and all sensing, and give yourself some profound insight. Make up some wisdom — just like a wise, straight-shootin’ friend would do for you. You won’t always get it right. But playing wise with yourself is the beginning of real mastery. We’re certain of it. 

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Be curious.

If knowledge is power, then curiosity is the muscle.  

Focus is a fabulous force. Tho’ sometimes, it’s good to blur the lines and depart from your expertise, your skill set and what you think you know so well. Many a great discovery has come from accidental encounters and seemingly unrelated interests. 

THIS WEEK: Pick 3 subjects that you have no interest in whatsoever or that you’re actually slightly adverse to. Do it right now. Say…knitting, military history, extraterrestrial intelligence, extreme sports, pop art. Now, do a quick internet search on each area. Be curious when you enter each new world. Don’t leave until you’ve learned something that you didn’t know before.  

And then ask yourself: what does learning feel like? 

{note: if you’d like to share your thoughts, we’d love to hear them. You can do so on our blog: www.carrieanddanielle.wordpress.com}