Have you ever stopped to consider the stories you've been told about yourself? The ones that live so deep inside you that, even though you may not realize it, they shape the way you experience life? I’m talking about the kind of programming we’ve all received—often before we had any say in the matter. Generations upon generations of beliefs passed down, shaping who we think we are, and yet, never actually belonging to us.

I’m not here to give a political lecture or sugarcoat anything. The truth is, the world can be a rough place, and we each have our own inner battles to fight. Our beliefs about who we are, our worth, our intelligence, our attractiveness—they’re often installed in our minds before we even know what they mean. Those beliefs become programs running silently in the background, making us question if we’re good enough, smart enough, successful enough. Sound familiar?

You don’t have to admit it out loud. I’m here to tell you that these stories, as real as they feel, don’t define you. They’re simply stories. And like any story, they can be rewritten. The question is: Are you willing to step back, confront them, and start changing the narrative?

We each have the power to reshape our lives by shedding these outdated scripts. Take that first step, question those old beliefs, and give yourself permission to rewrite your story. The freedom that follows is priceless.