Today I want to share a story about the Power of Belief. In the early 1950s, medical experts warned that it was physically impossible, and potentially extremely dangerous to run sub-four-minute mile. Doctors reported that the human body could not withstand the strain of such a quick pace. As evidence, runners trained, raced, and trained some more but were unable to break the 4 minute mark.
In 1954 Roger Bannister, a medical student, did the ‘impossible’ and ran a mile in 3:59. What’s even more incredible, is that as soon as Bannister broke the barrier, many runners did the same. In 1955, all 8 runners in a single race finished the mile in under 4 minutes.
While it was not belief alone that allowed the runners to record sub-four-minute times (hard work, dedication, and at that elite level, genetics, was also necessary), their belief system was a large part of their success. Beliefs control behaviours.
So, what’s your goal? Do you believe you can?
Have a fantastic day!
XOXO & Happy thoughts,
Tanja
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