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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/zihuizz_ on 2025-05-26 11:41:07+00:00.

Hey LPT,

We all carry internal “stories”: “I’m not good at X,” “I always mess up Y,” “I’ll never achieve A.” Sound familiar? The crucial thing is, many of these narratives were written years ago by a younger, less experienced version of you, often based on old fears or limited information. That “past self” did their best, but they didn’t have the wisdom or experience you have now.

The LPT here is to consciously question these ingrained stories. Ask yourself: Is this still true for the person I am today? What current evidence supports or contradicts it? What if I allowed myself to write a new, more empowering chapter?

Updating these old “mental software” scripts is incredibly freeing. It allows you to operate from your current strengths, not past limitations, and fosters a more accurate, compassionate view of who you’ve become.

What old “stories” about yourself have you realized were no longer true, or are you currently trying to rewrite? I’d love to hear your experiences – I think many of us carry these without even realizing it.