This morning I read an article in the UK news that triggered something in me. It was a story about a guy who had become a very successful investor and whose journey began when he first bought shares when Thatcher privatised publicly owned assets. I could go off on all sorts of tangents here but I'll stick to my point.

I haven't thought about that scenario for twenty plus years but it brought up feelings of frustration and anger in me that have lasted most of the day. I didn't even realise this still affected me but it obviously does. It was hiding down in my subconscious waiting to be triggered. And it's indicative of part of my programming that still directs my behaviour today.

In my case my "poverty programming". I grew up in relative poverty so many of the things I learned in my formative years were taught by poor people. Despite the fact that it's no longer necessary I will compare prices in the supermarket to get the best deal on something like baked beans. I know all the reasons why this is ridiculous BUT there's something deep in my psyche that 'makes' me do it.

Thus Jung's quote... “Until You Make The Unconscious Conscious, It Will Rule Your Life And You Will Call It Fate”... It makes me wonder, where else does poverty consciousness play out in my life & business?

Same question to you... If it's around poverty or self worth, Do you say yes to work when you know you shouldn't? Do you undercharge for the value you provide? Take on 'charity cases'? Pull all nighters?

What are some of the "lessons" you learned early in life are still driving you?.

Howard

As well as business and marketing I coach and mentor many people re their personal and professional lives. If you want to explore your personal development or an issue that's keeping you stuck, I'd be very happy to have a chat with you, to do so contact me here