CHAPTER 12: WHY You SHOULD NEVER “TRY AND Do” ANYTHING One of the most helpful things you can do right now on your journey to improved self-discipline is to remove the word “try” from your vocabulary. This minor change will transform the way you see yourself and boost your selfesteem. The way you think is not the only thing that shapes your life. Your words have power whether you say them out loud or in your head—they influence the way you see yourself and how far you succeed. In this chapter, you will learn how the word “try” can hold you back from achieving your dreams and put a limit on your self-discipline. Stop TRYING YOUR BEST As children, we are encouraged to try our best. Well-meaning teachers and parents tell children that as long as they try their best, the end result doesn’t matter. Popular sayings such as, “At least you tried” or “It’s the taking part and not the winning that’s important,” further reinforce this attitude. It is a

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