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The video begins by identifying an "enemy" within your mind that tries to undermine your success with questions like, "Who do you think you are?" This voice creates self-doubt and encourages mediocrity.
You have two options: accept the negative identity the inner enemy presents, or actively fight back. The second option involves a "response proclamation," a powerful declaration of your true self and capabilities, akin to a superhero's decisive action.
A response proclamation is a way to remember your true identity and accomplishments when self-doubt arises. It's a confident answer to the question "Who do you think you are?" that leaves no room for insecurity, based on evidence of your past efforts and successes.
An Olympic skier's response proclamation is used as an example: "I'm the one that's woken up at 4:18 AM every day for 1,123 straight days... I'm the one who spends 45 minutes every day laying on my back confidently seeing and experiencing myself race down this hill... I'm the one that some little kid is going to point out and say, 'I'm going to be like them.'" This detailed declaration is designed to silence the inner critic.
Your inner enemy often tells a warped story about your capabilities. The real story is rooted in facts about your accomplishments, what you've overcome, and what you're capable of. It's crucial to tell yourself a better, more accurate story.
Never let insecurities answer the question of who you are. You know your origin and capabilities. The person you believe yourself to be today will define who you become tomorrow, so it's vital to construct a powerful and positive self-narrative.