{"id":2309,"date":"2025-12-21T09:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T05:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/hub\/?p=2309"},"modified":"2025-12-24T19:39:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T15:39:57","slug":"limiting-beliefs-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/hub\/personal-life\/self\/limiting-beliefs-list\/","title":{"rendered":"The Only Limiting Beliefs List You Need for Self-Improvement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you believe that medical guidelines apply equally to everyone, or that success requires perfection? These common assumptions\u2014along with the belief that we can predict outcomes, that health is finite, and that our flaws disqualify us from achievement\u2014are actually limiting beliefs that can damage both your physical and mental well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These false beliefs keep us trapped in rigid thinking patterns that prevent us from making mindful health decisions and reaching our full potential. But you can break free from their constraints and develop a more flexible, empowering approach to your health and success. Keep reading for a limiting beliefs list that, when defeated, can transform your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-belief-1-rules-and-labels-are-absolute\" data-level=\"2\">Belief #1: Rules and Labels Are Absolute<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-belief-2-you-can-predict-the-future\" data-level=\"2\">Belief #2: You Can Predict the Future<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-belief-3-health-is-a-limited-resource\" data-level=\"2\">Belief #3: Health Is a Limited Resource<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-belief-4-what-we-re-seeing-is-all-there-is\" data-level=\"2\">Belief #4: What We\u2019re Seeing Is All There Is<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-belief-5-humans-must-constantly-improve\" data-level=\"2\">Belief #5: Humans Must Constantly Improve<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-belief-6-humans-are-separate-individuals\" data-level=\"2\">Belief #6: Humans Are Separate Individuals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-belief-7-flawed-people-can-t-be-successful\" data-level=\"2\">Belief #7: Flawed People Can\u2019t Be Successful<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-belief-8-success-would-be-a-betrayal\" data-level=\"2\">Belief #8: Success Would Be a Betrayal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-belief-9-your-success-will-hurt-others\" data-level=\"2\">Belief #9: Your Success Will Hurt Others<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-belief-10-success-ends-in-great-ruins-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Belief #10: Success Ends in Great Ruins\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-explore-assertive-communication-further\" data-level=\"2\">Explore Assertive Communication Further<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-belief-1-rules-and-labels-are-absolute\"><strong>Belief #1: Rules and Labels Are Absolute<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin this limiting beliefs list, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-mindful-body\/preview\" rel=\"nofollow\"><em>The Mindful Body<\/em><\/a> by Ellen J. Langer states that <strong>mindlessly adhering to rules and labels can be very damaging to your health.<\/strong> Often, we interpret rules in healthcare (and other aspects of life) as if they\u2019re set in stone, forgetting that they were created by people who are just as fallible as anyone. Additionally, many rules that affect our health were created for a specific subset of people at a different time. They don\u2019t allow for variation among individuals or differences over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When you mindlessly follow medical rules, you may not get the care you need<\/strong> because your situation isn\u2019t the same as that of the people the rule was based on. Instead, you need to assess your health mindfully, stay open to multiple possibilities, and consider any diagnosis or treatment in the context of your specific circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, consider the common medical rule that short-acting blood pressure medication should be taken first thing in the morning. This guideline was established based on studies showing that most people\u2019s blood pressure naturally rises in the early morning hours. However, suppose you work night shifts as a nurse. In that case, your circadian rhythm would likely be reversed\u2014your \u201cmorning\u201d blood pressure spike might actually occur in the late afternoon when you wake up for work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mindlessly adhering to the standard \u201ctake your medicine in the morning\u201d rule could mean your blood pressure is poorly controlled during your active hours. Your medication could be wearing off precisely when you need it most\u2014during the stressful late-night hours when you\u2019re caring for patients. Solving this issue might take finding a different doctor who looks beyond the standard guidelines and considers your unique schedule. It might also require doing more individual research before talking to your doctor about adjusting the timing of your medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>The Benefits and Limitations of Personalized Medicine<\/strong><br><br>Medical care that\u2019s tailored to each patient\u2019s individual needs\u2014known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/news\/making-medicine-personal-moving-away-one-size-fits-all-approach-health-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">personalized or precision medicine<\/a>\u2014is a growing field. Its goal is to address issues stemming from the mindless, one-size-fits-all approach that Langer criticizes. In personalized medicine, providers factor in their patients\u2019 individual diets, lifestyles, genetics, and environments when deciding on the best courses of action. This approach applies to every stage of patient care, from prevention to diagnosis to treatment.&nbsp;<br><br>For about two decades, personalized medicine has improved treatment outcomes for cancer patients. For instance, immunotherapy\u2014where medications help a person\u2019s immune system detect and destroy cancer cells more efficiently\u2014has greatly decreased melanoma-related deaths. Targeted, precise treatments such as this prevent patients from having to go through the emotional and physical exhaustion caused by less personalized, less effective therapies.&nbsp;<br><br>However, there are several practical limitations to medical treatments that are based on patients\u2019 individual genetics. Primarily, the genetic data available to create treatments is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredhutch.org\/en\/news\/center-news\/2019\/06\/lack-diversity-genetic-research-problem.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">severely lacking in diversity<\/a>\u2014the majority of studies on patient genomes have gathered information from Americans with European ancestry. Therefore, the advancements in genetically personalized medicine have mostly been accessible only to this population. Additionally, low-income patients who face barriers to healthcare have fewer opportunities to benefit from these treatments.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-belief-2-you-can-predict-the-future\"><strong>Belief #2: You Can Predict the Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Langer, <strong>another false belief that limits our ability to lead healthy lives is that we can predict what will happen.<\/strong> We tend to believe that there\u2019s a right and a wrong path to take and that we can control outcomes if we make the right choice. However, this is a misconception\u2014we can only respond to the results of our choices and judge them through hindsight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-biggest-bluff\/1-page-summary\" rel=\"nofollow\"><em>The Biggest Bluff<\/em><\/a>, Maria Konnikova explains why we have a hard time understanding that outcomes are outside of our control. She says it\u2019s because our brains aren\u2019t wired to handle probabilities. We evolved to learn from our experiences and recognize patterns, like associating the rustle of leaves with the likelihood that a predator is near. Because of this, we make decisions based on gut feelings, and we assume that the small sample size of our experiences reflects the larger distribution of possibilities. Additionally, we struggle with percentages\u2014people tend to interpret an 85% likelihood to mean that an outcome is certain, but Konnikova writes that 15% chances happen more often than we think.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of trying to control outcomes through your choices, <strong>focus on what you actually <\/strong><strong><em>can<\/em><\/strong><strong> control\u2014how you respond after you\u2019ve made a health decision.<\/strong> You can\u2019t predict the future, but you can mindfully accept uncertainty, acknowledging that there are many possible outcomes that you can\u2019t force or avoid. Decide that you\u2019ll make the best of whatever happens as a result of your choices. Choosing to see and accept myriad possibilities in any situation frees you from the fear of making the wrong choice and a sense of regret, thus benefiting your mental health. At the same time, it empowers you by showing that you <em>do<\/em> have control over your perspective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: The attitude that Langer suggests adopting towards things we can and can\u2019t control mirrors the teachings of ancient Stoic philosophers. For instance, the Roman Stoic Epictetus writes that the only things we can control are our thoughts, responses, and voluntary actions. We aren\u2019t disturbed by events themselves, but rather by our reactions to them, which we have agency over. We should treat everything else\u2014the future, the past, outcomes of our decisions, and so on\u2014with a viewpoint of detachment. Focusing on the things we can control rather than things we can\u2019t leads to a sense of tranquility and liberation.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-belief-3-health-is-a-limited-resource\"><strong>Belief #3: Health Is a Limited Resource<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, Langer states that <strong>many people think of health as a limited resource, which keeps them in a fixed mindset that hinders their improvement.<\/strong> This is due to a pervasive <em>scarcity mindset<\/em>\u2014the belief that there\u2019s only a certain amount of every quality and resource available. In this belief system, you may have a fixed idea of how much of each quality or resource you and other people are allotted. For instance, you may believe that you have an inherently low athletic ability, but a higher-than-average allotment of math skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Scarcity mindsets are harmful because <a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/scarcity-mindset\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">they keep us focused on things we don\u2019t have<\/a>. According to psychology experts, obsessing over what we lack can make it hard to stay in the present moment, retain information, and regulate impulses. These challenges leave us unable to see possible solutions for our problems. Remaining in this headspace can lead to poor mental health, relationship issues, and high-risk behaviors. To break from a scarcity mindset, consider keeping a gratitude journal to reorient your thoughts toward things you do have. Additionally, try to cultivate relationships with people who encourage a more positive outlook, rather than those who share your negative thought patterns.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Langer argues that this scarcity mindset exists to create an artificial hierarchy\u2014it\u2019s in the best interest of those with the majority of a resource to stay at the top. However, the standards used to measure personal qualities and achievements aren\u2019t absolute or objective. They\u2019re always determined by people and are therefore inherently changeable and flawed. Once you realize this, more possibilities open up for you. You see that resources and qualities aren\u2019t fixed, and you can do a lot to change your circumstances.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>How Alter Egos Can Help You Improve Your Circumstances<\/strong><br><br>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-alter-ego-effect\" rel=\"nofollow\"><em>The Alter Ego Effect<\/em><\/a>, Todd Herman offers a strategy for harnessing the malleable nature of personal qualities to help you change your life. He argues for the use of alter egos\u2014a science-backed tool that lets you adopt the traits, behaviors, and demeanor of a person who excels in a particular area.&nbsp;<br><br>When using an alter ego, you set aside your usual mindset and behaviors and instead take on those of your alter ego. You intentionally choose which traits you\u2019ll draw on to succeed in a given situation. Thus, qualities that may otherwise feel unavailable to you become accessible. For example, say you want to build a regular exercise routine for your health, but you don\u2019t normally feel like you belong in the fitness world. To get yourself through your workouts, you could assume the alter ego of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tombraider.com\/lara-croft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lara Croft<\/a> from the <em>Tomb Raider<\/em> series, as she\u2019s known for her stamina, strength, and \u201ccan do\u201d attitude.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-belief-4-what-we-re-seeing-is-all-there-is\"><strong>Belief #4: What We\u2019re Seeing Is All There Is<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us, don Miguel Ruiz says in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-four-agreements\/preview\" rel=\"nofollow\"><em>The Four Agreements<\/em><\/a>, aren\u2019t critical of what we perceive and learn. <strong>We trust what our culture, society, and teachers tell us, innocently and without reservation.<\/strong> We believe that what we\u2019re seeing is all there is\u2014we think we live in \u201cthe real world\u201d and never realize that it\u2019s only a mirage. This is the most common way to live, the naguals say. We\u2019re handed a flawed belief system, and we accept it as-is, limiting ourselves unnecessarily<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Living in the mirage is torture, the Toltecs say, because our belief in its reality leaves us no escape\u2014we take the picture we\u2019re handed of what the \u201ccorrect\u201d way to live is and hold ourselves to it. We copy the behaviors, beliefs, and emotions we believe to be \u201cright,\u201d burying our true selves under so many layers of conformity that we forget who we are or what we want. Furthermore, we live in fear that others will see us living \u201cincorrectly\u201d and punish us for it\u2014and we validate that fear by attacking those around us who misbehave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Eckhart Tolle argues that the mirage doesn\u2019t just harm us as individuals: It\u2019s also actively destroying our social and physical environments. The values we\u2019re taught to hold, he argues, are insane to the point of self-destruction: Society\u2019s obsession with productivity and profit leads us to abuse and slaughter our own people and jeopardize the livability of our planet. If we want to survive, he says, we must collectively evolve beyond the materialistic values that are driving us apart. Instead, we must put <em>people<\/em> first.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Toltec, our belief in the mirage contains two primary flaws. First, we believe we\u2019re imperfect. Second, we believe we\u2019re separate individuals. These two self-limiting beliefs, the Toltec say, lie at the root of our suffering. Let\u2019s look at each belief in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-belief-5-humans-must-constantly-improve\"><strong>Belief #5: Humans Must Constantly Improve<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Ruiz, much of our unhappiness arises from the self-limiting belief that we must always be improving ourselves: that it\u2019s wrong to believe we\u2019re good enough as we are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When you live in the mirage of \u201cthe real world,\u201d the Toltec say, you struggle with self-criticism and self-doubt because you think they\u2019re your fault.<\/strong> You\u2019re focused on the many ways in which you fail to live up to the standard of expectations set by your culture\u2014the ways in which you\u2019re \u201cgood\u201d and \u201cbad.\u201d You feel you have much to be ashamed or embarrassed about: Perhaps you didn\u2019t get married early enough, your career isn\u2019t as successful as it \u201cshould\u201d be, or you don\u2019t own a house. Whatever your hangups, you\u2019re stuck in the gap between what you <em>should<\/em> be and what you are. <strong>You\u2019re focused, primarily, on what you <\/strong><strong><em>aren\u2019t<\/em><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Further, the authors say, when we\u2019re unsatisfied, we assume it\u2019s because there\u2019s something wrong with us or someone around us,<\/strong> rather than with the expectations we\u2019ve agreed to subject ourselves to. As a result, we project into the world all the cultural and societal messages that are hurting us. Perhaps we mock others for being fat, or homeless, or unsuccessful. Or we blame those around us for our own struggles, failures, and unhappiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: In other words, when we suffer, we look for someone to blame\u2014but according to the Buddha, suffering is a universal fact of life. According to him, all that exists has both desires and fears\u2014every creature has resources to acquire and dangers to avoid, and that\u2019s nobody\u2019s fault. Fear and desire serve a necessary purpose; they\u2019re neither inherently good nor bad, and experiencing them isn\u2019t a sign that there\u2019s something wrong with you.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-belief-6-humans-are-separate-individuals\"><strong>Belief #6: Humans Are Separate Individuals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The second flaw that our belief in the mirage causes, according to the Toltec, is that we fundamentally misunderstand our place in the world: We think of ourselves as individual, physical beings, and deny that we\u2019re part of a greater system. We identify with our \u201cpersonal\u201d bodies, thoughts, and emotions. The truth, according to the Toltec, is none of those things: You aren\u2019t your body <em>or<\/em> your mind; you\u2019re the force of intent that moves it. That force moves every living thing\u2014plants, animals, even bacteria. In humans, the authors explain, it\u2019s the source of your love and your desire for connection with others. That connection, and the exchange of love which facilitates it, is our shared purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: The Toltec aren\u2019t the only ones who say it\u2019s unhealthy to think of ourselves as individuals. In<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/radical-acceptance\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <em>Radical Acceptance<\/em><\/a>, Tara Brach translates the words of Buddha, who said that our suffering arises from the belief that we, as \u201cindividuals,\u201d are separate from the world around us. According to him, there <em>is<\/em> no \u201cself;\u201d instead, we\u2019re part of a universal presence of awareness and love. Lao Tzu, in his book<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/tao-te-ching\/preview\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <em>Tao Te Ching<\/em><\/a>, essentially agrees: All that exists, he says, is part of the Tao\u2014the universe, \u201creality,\u201d or source of all things, and to make distinctions is therefore pointless.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-belief-7-flawed-people-can-t-be-successful\"><strong>Belief #7: Flawed People Can\u2019t Be Successful<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-big-leap\/preview\" rel=\"nofollow\"><em>The Big Leap<\/em><\/a> by Gay Hendricks, this belief likely originates from some experience of rejection that you felt you were to blame for, or from being criticized often. Perhaps you came to believe you were at fault for your parents\u2019 divorce, or you had a parent who was relentlessly hypercritical of you. You may have come to accept these perceived failings or flaws as an innate part of your identity.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you believe you\u2019re fundamentally flawed, and you start to achieve success in life, this creates a situation where you\u2019re trying to hold conflicting beliefs. This puts you in a state of <em>cognitive dissonance<\/em>, which psychology tells us is uncomfortable to maintain, so you\u2019ll feel compelled to resolve that discomfort. To resolve it, you may engage subconsciously in this line of reasoning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I can\u2019t be both flawed and successful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Therefore one of those can\u2019t be true.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But I <em>am<\/em> flawed (this belief is deeply rooted).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>So, therefore I mustn\u2019t be successful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hence, I must keep myself from success (self-sabotage).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-belief-8-success-would-be-a-betrayal\"><strong>Belief #8: Success Would Be a Betrayal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This belief is formed by a mismatch between your type or degree of success and what has been expected of you. Many parents have preconceived ideas about a career path for their children. If your parents were both highly educated professionals, for example, they may have pushed you to excel in academics, in hopes that you\u2019d follow in their footsteps. If you were drawn to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, no matter how successful you are in that field, you may feel like you\u2019ve let your parents down. Hendricks explains that when you achieve success in a way that diverges from the expectations of others, it can feel uncomfortable, as if you\u2019re betraying your loved ones. You may feel like you\u2019re leaving your family behind or crushing their hopes. The guilt that results may cause you to self-sabotage to ensure that doesn\u2019t happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Class consciousness<strong> <\/strong>can also contribute to a strong sense of betraying our roots.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/class-consciousness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Karl Marx described the working class identity as being defined specifically in opposition to the wealthy elite<\/a>. While we\u2019re undoubtedly familiar with envy and admiration of the wealthy by the poorer classes, there\u2019s also a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saturdayeveningpost.com\/2020\/02\/a-history-of-hating-the-rich\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> long history of hatred of the rich<\/a>. Many working class people are raised with negative views of wealth and wealthy people, along with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk\/2002\/aug\/21\/britishidentity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> a pride in their working-class identity<\/a>. This could also create a situation where, for people from such backgrounds, any degree of material wealth could feel like a betrayal of your \u201croots.\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-belief-9-your-success-will-hurt-others\"><strong>Belief #9: Your Success Will Hurt Others<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hendricks identifies a few ways in which we could imagine that our success would have a negative impact on others. If you hold this type of false belief, you may feel guilty when you have great achievements, and your self-sabotage will be a means of protecting those you believe are being harmed by your success. One variant of this is a belief that you were a burden, likely on your parents. If you fundamentally believe you\u2019ve been a burden in your life, you\u2019ll believe that your own success will only further burden others, because anything you produce is an extension of you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another variant of this is a belief that your success is casting a shadow on someone else. Hendricks points out that this one is common among children who were gifted, and thus consistently outperformed others, for example their siblings or classmates. Often such children are made to feel badly about it, by their parents, teachers, or resentful siblings or peers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve experienced this, you may have an underlying fear of resentment from others if you outperform them, so your success makes you feel guilty, and you feel like you need to \u201ctone it down\u201d so you\u2019re not in the spotlight. Hendricks points out that this could mean limiting your degree of success through sabotage, or not actually being able to enjoy success if you achieve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-belief-10-success-ends-in-great-ruins-nbsp\"><strong>Belief #10: Success Ends in Great Ruins&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This false belief, Hendricks suggests, may stem from stories we\u2019ve been told about someone who was destroyed by their own success. Think about any family stories you may have heard that associate success with something negative, for example, a relative who won the lottery and was ruined by it, or an ancestor who experienced a tragic fall from grace. Consider whether you may be reenacting any such story unconsciously. If this is the case, Hendricks proposes that you remind yourself that it\u2019s not your story, and intentionally create a new story for yourself. This will involve envisioning your state of fulfillment, which we\u2019ll discuss in the next section\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Hendricks mentions family stories here, but it may not be all that common for <em>families<\/em> to have stories of specific ancestors like this. What<em> <\/em>is common and pervasive, though, are our <em>cultural<\/em> stories. The kinds of stories he describes are commonly occurring tropes in movies and television\u2014for example,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.celebritynetworth.com\/articles\/entertainment-articles\/10-movie-characters-corrupted-by-money\/nt-articles\/10-movie-characters-corrupted-by-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> movies where having or pursuing wealth ruins someone<\/a>, or those centered on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therichest.com\/the-biggest\/the-15-richest-fictional-villains-of-all-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> a \u201crich villain\u201d character<\/a>.)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explore-assertive-communication-further\"><strong>Explore Assertive Communication Further<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about different types of limiting beliefs related to success, health, and humanity, read Shortform\u2019s guides to the books referenced in this article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-mindful-body\/preview\" rel=\"nofollow\"><em>The Mindful Body<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-biggest-bluff\/1-page-summary\" rel=\"nofollow\"><em>The Biggest Bluff<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-alter-ego-effect\" rel=\"nofollow\"><em>The Alter Ego Effect<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-four-agreements\/preview\" rel=\"nofollow\"><em>The Four Agreements<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/radical-acceptance\" rel=\"nofollow\"><em>Radical Acceptance<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-big-leap\/preview\" rel=\"nofollow\"><em>The Big Leap<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you holding yourself back? 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