Words are Absolute BS
“The old saying ‘sticks and stones will break your bones, but words will never hurt you’ is absolute BS.”
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s start with a truth bomb: Words can dim your light and make you feel like you aren’t enough.
The Truth About Labels
Maybe someone once told you that you weren’t smart enough, fast enough, or “qualified” enough. Jennifer Bardot was told in the third grade she’d never graduate high school because of a learning disability.
She felt like a “liability” and a “system reject”. But here’s the secret: that teacher wasn’t in control of her path—Jennifer was.
💡 Your First Lesson
Real growth starts when you begin calling yourself out and correcting your own narrative. It’s a choice between merely talking about challenges and deliberately acting to overcome them.
Turning “Naysayers” into Fuel
We aren’t just going to ignore the negative voices; we’re going to use them. Jennifer actually became thankful for the “naysayers” because they encouraged her stubborn self to prove them wrong. She shifted from a cautious, survival-based mindset to a “fearless torpedo” mindset.
The Goal
Shift from “I can’t” to “I am”.
The Mindset
Believe you have value beyond your current circumstances.
The “Challenge Accepted” Declaration
To anchor your intention, you have to be honest with yourself, which means being “vulnerable and exploring alternative paths”. If you want to find success, you have to lean on your own work ethic and forge your own path.
🛠️ Digital Workshop Activity: Calling Yourself Out
Use these steps to audit a label that has held you back:
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Identify the Label: Think of one negative label or “villainous” comment that has stuck with you. (e.g., “uncoordinated,” “not a leader”). - ✂️
The Reframe: Write down how that comment is “absolute BS.” - 📣
The Declaration: Write your “Challenge Accepted” statement.
Example: “I was told I’m not a ‘numbers person.’ Challenge Accepted. I am a business owner who masters my own strategy”.
The Power of Choice
“Growth begins with a choice”. Today, you are choosing to believe in your self-worth. You are choosing “less talking, more doing”. You are choosing to walk with courage and passion, even if it leads to some failures along the way.
Takeaway: You’ve just completed the Analysis of your current barriers. You’ve identified the “villains” and decided to prove them wrong. You’re no longer peering over the edge—you’re getting ready to jump.