Benefiting at work from Brain Based Insights

How many times have you thought of starting your own business… only to have that little voice inside your head tell you it is absurd for you?

Listen closely though, and you'll recognize that little voice is rooted in some of the a misconception about your own brain.

In this series called, Brain Based Myths that Stop Business Ownership, I will lay out new facts about your brain that will improve your inner voice and change how you respond to challenges such as discouragement, stress, failure and frustration that hold you in a job you hate. Try a few of these brain based tactics to take the plunge into business ownership and reboot your brain for a life-changing business bonanza.

Myth number 1: I’m not smart enough to do what I really want to do in life.

Many of us have limited notions of our mental possibilities and high school or college classes too often perpetuate these misconceptions.

How often have you been inspired by facts about the brain, yet it just seems to take too much energy to unleash your real capabilities when you need them most?

But more smarts are attainable and it doesn't take grueling effort to increase your intelligence.

You may be surprised to discover the key to mental success is less about the amount of time you put into studying and more how you think about possibilities, potential and life goals. Look at the reality and you’ll begin to shatter the myth that keeps you from success in your career.

Reality: Intelligence is not fixed, as we once believed. In fact you have multiple intelligences… and  many of these are waiting in the wings for you to unleash them at work. Biological research tells us brainpower expands with challenges. What greater challenge could spark new areas of your brain, and draw from multiple intelligences… than the challenge of a new business. Why not start simply by developing more of your own unique intelligences in ways that further your career?

Not that you’ll step into beds of roses… but human brains are hard wired to unscramble complex puzzles and provide answers to even unfamiliar problems.

Remember, intelligent people think differently… and they tend to recognize the extravagance of their own brains.

Instead of asking, "Can I start a new business?" they ask, "How can I make my new venture happen sooner?"

Instead of anticipating problems, they turn their attention to brain based facts and realities that bring them winning results. Asking any of the people you know who took this route and discover how the rewards far outweigh the challenges. What do you think?