You are what you do. Sounds simple doesn’t it? Our actions serve to define us. While other people can’t always know what you’re thinking, they can usually see what it is you’re doing (unless you happen to be a secret agent or the writer of a blog, in which case nobody has any clue what you are actually doing). And trust me, it’s actually much better this way. 
Even easier than figuring out what someone is doing is seeing the results of what they’ve done. Consistent actions leave a trail that can be read easier than tea leaves in a cup. This is why so much value is placed upon experience.
Our lives viewed externally are essentially a body of work comprised of the sum total of all of our actions to date. At times we live purposefully, deciding on specific courses of action and taking steps to achieve our desired results. Other times we seem to stumble our way through situations, not at all clear on what it is we intend to accomplish. But weather we’re soaring towards our goals like Michael Jordan on his way to the basket or stumbling along like Dan Quayle at a spelling bee our actions have one common element. They are based upon our beliefs. Beliefs are what connect our values to our actions. Values are slightly more abstract in nature, but certainly no less important. Think about it this way. Lets say you value originality more than conformity. That is a part of your value structure. But what does “originality” mean to you? How should someone who values “originality” act, talk, dress, walk, etc, as opposed to someone who values “conformity”. The answer lies at the level of our beliefs. It is our beliefs that connect with our actions to produce results. This post is the start of a series on beliefs. In this series I am going to focus on how our beliefs are influenced by:
Our past experiences
Our perception of ourselves
Our perceptions of the world around us
The goal of this series is to provide you with specific information that you can use to improve the quality of your life. We will do this by gaining a better understanding of beliefs and how they work to shape your reality through the actions you take. Comments, questions, and reader input are encouraged. Stay tuned!
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