O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive! – Walter Scott

In my experience, most of us consider ourselves to be honest people. We generally don’t lie and when we hear a quote like this we think of others.

And I would agree. Most people I know are reliably honest in their dealings with others.

Most people I know also aren’t completely honest with themselves.

They deceive themselves into thinking they can’t do something.

They deceive themselves into thinking their dreams aren’t attainable.

They deceive themselves into thinking they aren’t great.

They deceive themselves into thinking they aren’t _______________________ (fill in the blank).

Being real and honest with yourself is important. But when you are, you also need to include all of the possibilities for the future.

Be honest with yourself today, tell yourself the truth about all of the greatness that lies inside of you.

Make it a great day.

Jake