14. The Stories We Tell Ourselves

We are wired to have a story. We love stories. Even when we dream, there is a story happening. Stories can teach us morals and lessons, and they are incredibly useful for remembering information; however, they can also be really bad if we happen to be telling ourselves unhelpful stories.

4. You are the CEO of YOU

Self-awareness is an important component of personal success and self-leadership. It goes beyond knowing your likes and dislikes, and what you are feeling. Developing self-awareness requires an understanding of our thoughts, views, values, attitudes, triggers, strengths, weaknesses, habits, and what environments suit us best. It also involves understanding how we are perceived by others and the impact we have on them.