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How to Build a New Belief System (On Purpose)

You were not born believing you couldn’t.
You learned that.
You were not born believing you were too much, too little, too broken, or too late.
Those beliefs were passed down—through words, silence, systems, pain, and protection.

But here’s the truth:

Beliefs are not your identity.
They are tools.
And you are the architect.

Step 1: Name the Beliefs You’re Living With Now
You can’t change what you can’t name.

Start by asking:

Now take it deeper:

Write them down.
Don’t judge them.
Observe them.

These beliefs have been directing your life like an invisible compass.
Now you’re learning to hold the compass in your own hands.

Step 2: Ask—What Has That Belief Created?
Every belief bears fruit.
If you believe, “I have to earn love,” you’ll attract relationships that make you prove yourself.
If you believe, “People can’t be trusted,” you’ll interpret every act with suspicion—even kindness.
If you believe, “I always figure it out,” you’ll show up differently in every challenge.

So, ask:

This is not blame. It’s awareness.
And awareness is the beginning of freedom.

Step 3: Decide What You Want to Believe Instead
This is the revolutionary part.
You get to choose a new belief.
Not one that sounds nice—but one that feels true and expansive.

For example:

Choose a belief that liberates your breath.
One that feels more like you than the old one ever did.
Write it. Speak it. Feel it.
And then…

Step 4: Practice the New Belief Until It Becomes Your Default
This is where the transformation happens—not in one moment, but in a thousand tiny ones.
New beliefs need reinforcement.
You build them by:

Remember: The brain believes what it sees, feels, and repeats.

You’re not faking it.
You’re installing a new operating system.
This takes time. It takes compassion. But it works.

This Is What The Power of Belief Will Teach You—And More

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the book that will guide you through this process step by step will be released.
The Power of Belief: How Ideas Shape Leaders, Nations, and the Future
By Mardoche Sidor, M.D. and Karen Dubin, Ph.D., LCSW

This book will give you:

You Are Not Your Old Beliefs
You are what you choose to believe next.
This is the turning point.

You don’t need to “earn” transformation.
You just need to believe it’s possible—and practice until it’s real.
This book will be your guide.

Get Your Copy Now

The Power of Belief: How Ideas Shape Leaders, Nations, and the Future

Get your copy today and take the first step toward building a belief system that matches your truth, your potential, and your purpose.
Because belief isn’t something you wait for.
It’s something you build—one day, one thought, one action at a time.

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