The Cowardly Lion believed he was weak, even while acting with courage. Like him, we often identify ourselves in ways that don’t match our actions—and those beliefs shape everything. Through a demonstration with cellphones and arm strength, Andy reveals a startling truth: what we believe physically affects our performance. Henry Ford’s famous line echoes throughout this session: “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, either way you’re right.” With penetrating questions for self-examination, this opening challenges you to evaluate what you actually believe about yourself and why.
Discussion Questions
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QUESTION 1
What beliefs about yourself have you been carrying that might not actually match up with your actions or abilities? -
QUESTION 2
How might toxic or damaging beliefs about who you are be keeping you stuck in a place you don’t want to be? -
QUESTION 3
If you believed something completely different about yourself in one specific area of your life, how would that change the way you show up tomorrow?