Ep5: The Lies You Didn’t Know You Were Living
Have you ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or “off” — and couldn’t explain why?
Sometimes it’s not our circumstances that are holding us back.
It’s not the job, the finances, or the timing.
It’s the lie we’ve unknowingly agreed to.
🎭 The Most Dangerous Lies Are the Ones We Don’t Recognize
Not all lies scream at you.
Some whisper.
They sound like:
“You’re behind.”
“You’re not enough.”
“You’ll never change.”
“It’s safer not to try.”
And because they’re familiar, they become believable.
We walk these mental paths so often, they turn into highways.
That’s not just poetic — it’s neurological. Your brain literally builds neural pathways around repeated thoughts. It’s called neuroplasticity — and it’s how our habits of thinking become hardwired.
🛣 The Cattle Path: A Mental Metaphor
In a powerful old poem titled The Calf-Path by Sam Walter Foss, a young calf carves a random, crooked trail through the woods.
Over time, others follow that trail — not because it’s the best way… but because it’s the only path they see.
That’s what our minds do, too.
We follow old trails — patterns built from past pain, fear, or insecurity — without stopping to ask, “Is this true?”
🔍 The 90% Truth Trap
The lies we believe often sound almost true.
They disguise themselves as “just being realistic.”
They echo a comment from childhood or criticism from a boss.
And because they’re close to truth — we never challenge them.
But unchecked, they shape your identity.
“Your beliefs don’t have to be true to shape your life. They just have to be yours.”
🔁 Rewrite the Script: From Lie to Truth
The transformation begins with this practice:
Name the lie. What’s the thought that keeps coming up?
Flip the script. Write a truth that confronts and replaces it.
Repeat it daily. Not because it’s magic — but because repetition rewires the mind.
Examples:
Lie: “I always mess things up.”
Truth: “I’ve made mistakes, but I’m learning and growing.”Lie: “I missed my chance.”
Truth: “If I’m still breathing, I’m still becoming.”Lie: “I’ll never get past this.”
Truth: “I’m not stuck — I’m in progress.”
🎙 Real Stories That Prove It’s Possible
In the episode, we share three powerful true stories:
Oprah Winfrey, once told she was “too emotional for TV,” who leaned into empathy and became one of the most influential media voices in history.
Jim Carrey, who watched his father fail at a “safe” job, wrote himself a $10M check before he ever made it — and redefined what was possible.
Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm at 13 in a shark attack and returned to surfing in under a month. Her mantra?
“I don’t need easy. I just need possible.”
🧠 Final Thought
You don’t have to believe everything you think.
You’re not your past.
You’re not your fear.
You’re not the lie.
You’re a story still being written.
So today — tear up the old script.
Write a new one.
And let truth lead the way.
🎧 Want to Hear More?
Listen to the full episode of The Unshakable Edge:
👉 [Link to Episode 5]