Many sages in the past have said - "You become what you think about". Your inner conversation becomes your reality.

Thus, our core beliefs govern our openness to opportunities - and determine what part of our natural potential we tap into and liberate.

Therefore creative thinking begins with challenging our own beliefs.

The first step in a self-growth journey is finding oneself.  Leaders often make much effort to develop by some external formula - or to a projected expectancy outside of them, which leads to a rigid and brittle formation that is cut off from their inner quality and essence of strength.  The true and long-term development and growth begins with finding the authentic you and growing to appreciate and liberate your nature, strength and virtue.