Sent by Carlo Sabatella | June 13, 2024

Welcome to The Outlier Mindset!

Here is 1 visual, 1 thought, and 1 question for you to consider this week…

Empty Promises: Our Everyday Betrayals

We often make light promises to ourselves:

"Just one more chip," but then we eat the whole bag.

"Just five more minutes on social media," which turns into two hours.

"I'll start the diet tomorrow," yet we keep pushing the start date further out.

These seemingly trivial decisions often result in broken promises, evolving into a habit of non-commitment that undermines our self-trust and discipline.

The Ripple Effect of Small Choices

Every broken promise, no matter how small, accumulates and forms a pattern that can hinder our personal growth.

If we can't trust ourselves to follow through on the simple, everyday decisions, how can we expect to accomplish larger, more complex goals?

Start Small, Build Trust

To reverse this trend, you can start by fulfilling your small promises to yourself. Whether committing to a daily walk, waking up a bit earlier, or finally starting that book on your nightstand, these acts of self-commitment can bring transformative results.

Each fulfilled promise strengthens your trust in yourself, demonstrating that you can rely on your own word. Over time, these achievements build-up, significantly boosting your self-confidence and your capability to tackle larger challenges.

The Outliers follow through on what they say they’re going to do.

One Question

Think of the obstacles preventing you from achieving the things you desire. What actions can you take today to begin working towards those goals?

Until next week,

Carlo Sabatella
Founder of Neuron Visuals