The speaker discusses the difference between "deceiving yourself" and "believing in yourself." They argue that believing in oneself is not about deceiving oneself, but rather about creating a new reality through thoughts, words, and emotions. The speaker emphasizes the importance of affirmations, visualizations, and taking action to create a desired reality. They also stress the need to overcome initial resistance and discomfort, which is a normal part of growth and progress.
The speaker references Henry Ford's quote "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right" and explains that what we believe about ourselves is what we become. They encourage listeners to focus on the present moment and to take responsibility for creating their own reality, rather than looking back at past failures or letting others dictate their choices.
The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of choosing between being "reasonable" and following the status quo, or being "unreasonable" and creating one's own path. They encourage listeners to take risks, step out of their comfort zones, and work on themselves to achieve their desires.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The text is a transcript of a video or audio recording.
2. The speaker is addressing someone named Christian.
3. The speaker quotes Henry Ford: "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right."
4. The speaker mentions that Henry David Thoreau said: "The reasonable man adapts himself to the world. While the unreasonable man makes the world adapt to himself."
5. The speaker is in Luxembourg during Christmas.
6. The speaker is recording themselves walking down the street.
7. The speaker has never recorded themselves like this before.
8. The speaker is pushing themselves beyond their comfort zone.