
The Power of Your Microphone: Choosing the Voices You Listen To
Words matter. Let that sink in for a moment. Words hold power—the power to lift you up, encourage you, and remind you of your worth. But they also hold the power to hold you back, to make you doubt yourself, and to make you question whether you’re truly capable. So today we’re diving into the power of your microphone and choosing the voices you listen to!
Think about these words:
- “You are beautiful.”
- “You can do it.”
- “I believe in you.”
These words are the ones we need to hear more of, right? Words that empower, uplift, and remind us of who we truly are.
But here’s the thing… the people you choose to surround yourself with, the voices you let speak into your life, really matter. They impact how you see yourself and what you believe is possible for you.
And if there are voices in your life that aren’t serving your best interests or helping you chase your dreams, I want to share a tool that changed everything for me—and it might just do the same for you.
You Control the Microphone
My friend Bob Goff once shared something profound with me that shifted my entire perspective on how we let others influence us. He said, “We all have a microphone that we control in our lives.”
What does that mean? It means you have the power to choose who speaks into your life and at what volume. You decide who gets to hold your microphone.
And here’s the game-changer: You can turn up the volume on the voices that encourage, believe, and inspire you, while turning down or even muting the ones that don’t.
For example, maybe there are people in your life that you allow to speak into your day-to-day, practical stuff. But when it comes to your dreams, your goals, and your deepest hopes for your future? That’s when you should take back the mic from people who might not fully believe in your potential and hand it to those who will dream with you and believe in you—just as big as you believe in yourself. This is how choosing the voices to listen to taps you into the power of the microphone!
The people you allow to speak into your life, the people you trust to hold that microphone, can change everything.
The Power of Positive Voices
Here’s the truth: positive, powerful words have the ability to completely transform our lives. But so do negative ones. How many of us have buried our dreams because someone told us they didn’t believe in us? How many of us have held back from going after what we truly want because the wrong voices were louder than our own inner knowing?
The key to truly believing in yourself is to surround yourself with people who believe in you—people who genuinely want the best for you.
People who:
- Love you for who you are and remind you of your unique greatness.
- Uplift you and help you realize your full potential.
- Inspire you to love yourself and others even more.
- Call you out on your BS when needed and tell you the truth when you ask.
- Lift you out of self-doubt and remind you of your strengths.
The People You Surround Yourself With Matter
Take a moment right now and think about the people you speak with the most—whether it’s family, friends, colleagues, or mentors.
- Do they uplift you and inspire you to be your best?
- Do they love you well and encourage you to love yourself?
- Do they help you see the talents and strengths you sometimes forget you have?
- Are they helping you break through your doubts and fears?
If the people you spend the most time with aren’t inspiring you to become the best version of yourself, what is that costing you?
I get it. Sometimes, the people closest to us—our family, our friends—are well-meaning and loving. But sometimes, they just don’t know how to support us in the way we need to become the best version of ourselves. They might not know how to encourage us to take those big leaps, chase those big dreams, or trust ourselves more.
That’s why it’s so important to choose wisely who gets your microphone and choosing the voices you listen to. Not everyone deserves that spot.
Take Action Today: Choosing The Voices To Listen To
Now, I’m going to share something with you that has been a total game-changer for me. It’s a tool that helped me transform my life, and I believe it can do the same for you. I created a special video just for you—you’ll find it below so you can learn how to take control of your microphone and see how choosing the voices to listen to starts inviting empowering voices into your life.
When you start controlling who gets to speak into your life, everything changes. You’ll begin to believe more in your potential, trust your instincts, and take bold steps toward the life you’ve always wanted.
You Are Worthy of Empowering Words
Remember, you are worthy of people who speak life into your dreams. You are worthy of voices that remind you of your greatness and who inspire you to keep moving forward—even when things get tough. And most importantly, you are worthy of believing in yourself.
I believe in you, I see your potential, and I’m cheering you on as you take control of your microphone and create the life you truly deserve.
XOXO,
Jamie
Ready to take control of your microphone and bring in more empowering voices?
I’ve created a video just for you to help guide you to choosing the voices to listen to. Click here to watch and start making the shift today. 🌟
Want More? Try These Jamie Kern Lima Show Podcast Episodes!
Overcoming Self-Doubt and Believing You Are Enough
Success Leaves Clues: The Jamie Kern Lima Show
This Is How To Believe In Yourself
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Jamie Kern Lima
Jamie Kern Lima is a self-made entrepreneur, champion of women, philanthropist, keynote speaker and Co-founder of IT Cosmetics, a company she started in her living room and sold to L’Oreal for $1.2 Billion, becoming the first female CEO in L’Oreal’s 100+ year history. She’s on the Forbes Richest Self-Made Womens List and is an active investor in more than 15 companies. Jamie is passionate about inspiring and mentoring entrepreneurs, building businesses, making a difference in the lives of women and girls and giving back in a big way.
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