The more important the behavior in question is, the more important the underlying beliefs must be. The more important those beliefs are, the more important it is that they be open to examination, questioning, and challenges. Given the link between belief and behavior, to what extent must beliefs be tolerated and to what extent is intolerance justified? It would be legally difficult not to mention impossible on a practical level to suppress beliefs, but we can be tolerant or intolerant of ideas in a wide variety of ways.
Racism is not legally suppressed, but most moral, sensible adults refuse to tolerate racism in their presence. We are intolerant : we don't stay silent while racists talk about their ideology, we don't stay in their presence, and we don't vote for racist politicians.
The reason is clear: racist beliefs form the foundation for racist behavior and this is harmful. It's difficult to think that anyone but a racist would object to such intolerance of racism. Yet, if it's legitimate to be intolerant of racism, then we should be willing to consider intolerance of other beliefs as well. The real question is how much harm the beliefs might ultimately cause, either directly or indirectly. Beliefs can cause harm directly by promoting or justifying harm towards others.
Beliefs can cause harm indirectly by promoting false representations of the world as knowledge while preventing believers from subjecting those representations to critical, skeptical scrutiny.
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Skip to content. It creates the right mind-set: Before we can begin to take massive action towards our goals we need to create the mind-set that will give us the motivation, discipline and mental ability to carry us through to their completion. It forces our brains to spot opportunities Our subconscious mind is a goal seeking machine constantly looking to reaffirm our self-beliefs; positive, or negative. Insights you can listen to in just 15 minutes, or read on your favorite device.
Increases self confidence It can be argued which comes first self-confidence and then belief or vice versa, either way it is evident that one directly contributes to the other.
It gives us peace of mind and reduces stress Building self-confidence and belief in our abilities to achieve new and existing challenges can significantly reduce stress and anxiety in our everyday lives. Consistent discipline is the will to say no to anything that is Off-Path. I will grind. No matter how difficult, no matter how big the challenge, I will do whatever it takes for as long as it takes.
Stop for a moment and consider the power of these first two elements of belief: laser-like vision and extraordinary strength of will. Imagine what you can achieve if that is how you train, practice, and perform. If that is how you approach learning. If that is how you approach your job. If that is how you approach anything in your life. Resilience is the ability to respond and bounce back from adversity.
It is the capacity to navigate through challenges, difficulties, and setbacks. Belief empowers people by giving them unshakable resolve. Belief is what animates the ability to respond to any situation with extraordinary toughness, tenacity, and determination.
Because they believe, elite performers maintain an unwavering focus on what needs to be done in response to adversity. They do not waste attention, time, or energy complaining or worrying. They focus all their attention and energy on doing what needs to be done. They have a never quit, never give in, never give up mindset. When it gets harder, they get better. When difficult situations hit, belief does something very powerful: It sustains your vision and strengthens your will.
It makes you stronger because of the adversity that you are forced to endure. The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Belief does one more thing that is unique in human performance. Belief unleashes you. Because it has laser focus, and because it burns through doubt and distractions, belief is the ignition that activates your ability to operate at max capacity.
It gives you full access to your talent and ability. Belief is the trigger that empowers you to perform at the highest level. Under competitive pressure, your belief determines how much access you have to your capabilities. Most people work very hard to develop capabilities, but sometimes fail to gain full access to those capabilities because doubt, distractions, and negative thinking hold them back.
Belief ignites and activates everything. It bears repeating: the elite win in their mind first. Finally, consider this: Belief is not simply about individual performance.
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