"We lie loudest when we lie to ourselves."

Eric Hoffer

Ultimately, when we are not telling the truth, who do we hurt the most?  This quotation makes me think of a child, agreeing with their parents, all the time crossing his fingers behind his back.

The little white lie.  It's harmless, right? People don't really get hurt by fibs. It's for their own protection.  To keep them safe.

But how harmless are these little white lies?  As a coach, I know how the little things can pile up, taking up space and cramming life full of doubt and distraction.  The ultimate distraction is what we tell ourselves to be true, even as we know deep down inside that it is not the truth.

As we approach the new year, what are you telling yourself about your greatness, your dreams and goals, that is not the truth?  What excuses are you making for not living who you are? What goals have you been hanging onto that don't serve you?