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The Story We Tell

We are storytellers. Every single one of us.

We wake up, and the narrative begins. About the day, about the work, about our capabilities.

But often, the most persistent story, the one whispered most loudly, is the disempowering one.

"I don't have enough time." "It's too hard." "I'm not good enough." "They won't listen."

This isn't just internal monologue; it's the operating system for your actions. It dictates what you attempt, what you avoid, and what you achieve.

The insidious thing about these stories? They feel true. Because we've repeated them so many times, they've become part of our perceived reality.

But here's the secret: you're the author.

That disempowering narrative? It's a draft. A first pass. A working title you've been stuck with.

And just like any author, you have the power to edit. To delete. To rewrite.

What is the truth? Not the convenient excuse, not the protective shield, but the raw, unvarnished truth about your capacity, your commitment, your desire?

Because when you replace the old, tired story with the actual truth—the truth of your potential, your grit, your ability to learn and adapt—the narrative changes.

And when the narrative changes, everything else does too.

What story will you tell yourself, starting right now? The old one, or the one that serves the future you’re building?


Your Coach, 

Spencer 



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About Spencer Combs:

Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose. With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportunities, Spencer offers unique insights through his events, coaching programs, and daily text messages.


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