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\nOften the greatest obstacles to personal growth are deeply rooted misconceptions. False beliefs about wealth, personal relationships, and the nature of success can hold you back for years.<\/p>\n

Several months ago Steve Olson published a list of 10 things he wishes he’d never believed<\/a>. My favorites from his list:<\/p>\n

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  1. Money is the root of all evil.<\/li>\n
  2. Getting a good job is the best way to earn money.<\/li>\n
  3. Admitting a mistake is a sign of weakness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It’s an amazing moment when you realize that something you’ve believed your whole life simply isn’t true. It’s also incredibly liberating to overcome the false beliefs that have been holding you back.<\/p>\n

    In an effort to expose as many harmful misconceptions as possible, I ask the readers: What do you wish you had never believed?<\/p>\n

    Leave your answers in the comments and I’ll compile the results into an article. Hopefully we can open up some eyes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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