Are Old Promises Holding You Back in Your Career?
When Mindset Becomes the Hidden Roadblock
Success isn’t just about strategy; it’s about mindset. Sometimes, the most significant roadblocks we face aren’t external but internal commitments we made long ago.
As children, we create beliefs and promises based on what we see, hear, and experience. These promises, often unconscious, can shape our careers, leadership styles, and decision-making well into adulthood.
Childhood influences shaping adult mindset and leadership.
How Childhood Promises Show Up in Business & Leadership
In my new episode, Childhood Promises, I explore how these early commitments, made from a child’s limited perspective, can unknowingly hold us back from professional growth, financial success, and personal fulfillment.
Examples include:
“I will never be more successful than my parents.” → Can lead to self-sabotage, under-earning, or staying small.
“I have to do everything on my own.” → Creates a reluctance to delegate, collaborate, or ask for help.
“Work has to be hard to be valuable.” → Reinforces burnout, overwork, and a scarcity mindset.
“I need to prove my worth.” → Can cause perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and chronic self-doubt.
Unraveling limiting beliefs from the past to find clarity in work
Breaking Free from Old Beliefs
Identify the Promise – What early belief about work, success, or leadership might still be influencing your decisions?
Recognize the Pattern – How does this belief show up in your career today? Is it limiting your potential?
Rewrite the Story – Shift “Success has to be hard” into “Success can come with ease, alignment, and strategic actions.”
Release & Realign – Letting go of outdated promises opens space for confidence, alignment, and fulfilling success.
Reflective journaling practice to shift internal narratives about success.
Reflection Prompt
Growth isn’t just about what you learn—it’s about what you unlearn.
Let go of childhood promises that no longer serve you, and step into a leadership mindset that aligns with who you are today.
Have you ever noticed how early beliefs about success or leadership still influence you today?
