I remember the first time I heard the phrase, “Be a Legend in Your Own Mind.” I thought to myself, “Do I do this? Do I act like I’m a legend in my own mind?”
And my true self answered: I certainly hope so.
And I enthusiastically hope you do the same.
It’s not about being vain or conceited. It’s about believing you are fucking awesome, because if you don’t believe it, how are you going to get that awesome life you dream about? Because at the end of the day, it’s all about what you believe. And the most important part is what you believe to be true about yourself.
How well do you treat yourself, in thoughts and in actions?
Because if you think you can’t, you won’t. If you think you’re destined for failure, you’ll fail. Not to mention, you’ll be miserable in the meantime. And I don’t know about you, but I think that seriously sucks.
So how do you think of yourself as a legend? Well, it’s a very specific solution, one with many steps, long meditations, a strict diet, daily affirmations, and —
*record scratching*
No, it is actually simple: Make the decision. Here’s some help:
Along with being a legend is living like one. What about the people you keep in your life? What about how you take care (or don’t take care) of yourself? What about what you say out loud about yourself in front of others?
People are watching. And listening. And taking mental notes.
If you treat yourself like shit, others will, too. Maybe not every single person in the same way, but as a whole, they will. And if you’re treated like shit, it will reiterate what kind of person you think you are, and you’ll continue to treat yourself like shit because you think that’s what you’re worth. And then you’re unconsciously looking for evidence of you being shitty, and you’ll end up finding it. The people that you’re around are treating you badly, and there’s your evidence.
And that, my friend, is a bunch of … well, shit. It’s a vicious cycle. One that will keep circling unless you change it.
You are priceless. I don’t care who you are, what you’ve done, or what you currently think about yourself, you’re legendary, just as you are.
You are the one thing you have 100 percent control over.
What decisions are you making on a regular basis that pertain to the above statements I just made?
You set the bar for how others should treat you. You allow people in your life, and you allow them to treat you a certain way. If you don’t like it, ask them to change. If they won’t, change how much you see them. It’s that simple. I don’t care if it’s your mother, your twin sister, or your boss. You put up with what you put up with.
So … what are you tolerating that prevents you from feeling like a legend? Again, it’s not about acting arrogant or conceited. It’s about living your life in a way that reflects and reinforces how amazing you are, both in how you treat yourself and how you allow others to treat you.