I heard about a group of researchers who put four monkeys in a room. In the middle of the room, was a large pole that extended all the way to the top. At the top of the pole was a batch of bananas.
The first monkey began to climb the pole. He navigated all the way to the top. And just as he was about to reach the bananas, the researchers would pour a bucket of ice cold water on the monkey. He had all he could take, so he made his way back down to the bottom of the pole.
Two or three minutes passed, and the next monkey began to climb the pole. He made his way up the pole. And just as he was about to reach the bananas, again a large bucket of ice cold water was pour on the second one. He wanted the bananas but not that badly, he wanted to get down to comfort and safety.
The same thing happened with the next monkey. Days passed and they tried and failed. They couldn’t seem to reach the bananas at the top.
Then researchers took one monkey out, and replaced it with a new monkey. The newer monkey knew nothing of what happened before. Without hesitation, he began to climb the pole. The moment he began to climb, the other three tugged at his tail, preventing him from making the climb.
This happened again and again. Researchers would remove one old monkey, and replace it with a new one. Every new one that entered, the others would tug at it, preventing him from making the climb.
Days and days had passed and dozens of monkeys filled the room. What’s interesting is, none of the four original monkeys were in the room, they were all new monkeys. None of them knew why they couldn’t climb the pole, but somehow they all accepted the programming that they couldn’t get to the top of the pole and retrieve what they all wanted.
Personal Development 101
And for many people this is the way life has become. We’ve all accepted negative programming and limiting beliefs on why we can’t come up higher. Many parents instill negative beliefs into children, preventing them from dreaming and becoming all they can be. Friends are tugging at your tail, preventing you from “climbing the pole” so to speak.
And over time you’re taught that it’s useless. It’s not worth the trouble. Many have reasoned: “I would become a scientist, but who am I to hold such a legendary, prestigious career?” Or, “I would start a business, but who am I to take up such a great path? I don’t have the credentials- the know how. I’m just the little girl next door. I’m nothing special.”
Like these monkeys, many of us don’t know why we can’t become great. We don’t know why we shouldn’t climb the pole of life, we just know we can’t do it. Our parents couldn’t do it. Their parents couldn’t do it. For generations there has been a mentality that says, “it didn’t work for me, and it won’t work for you.”
I’m telling you today, go get your bananas. You can be the one to break a generational curse. You can be the first in your family to get your doctorate. You can be the first to start your own business. Dare to go out on a limb. Decide that you’re going to reach a new level of self improvement.
Now here’s the thing. When you begin to climb, like the monkeys, life may pour a huge bucket of ice cold water on you. It may feel uncomfortable, it may be difficult to get your bananas, but you have to keep climbing. Even if you slide down the pole, decide that you’re going to make the climb again. There is a treasure waiting for you.
Here’s a personal development tip for you. Don’t let others keep you from being all you were meant to be. No, be steadfast. Be relentless. There is a prize waiting for you at the top!
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