What does our performance reality allow us to do?

The performance reality refers to the beliefs and standards we hold about ourselves and our abilities. It serves as a framework within which we operate, influencing our actions and decisions. When we act within our defined self-image, we are essentially operating under the guidelines set by our perception of who we are and what we are capable of achieving. This self-image acts as a filter for our experiences and influences our performance.

By staying within this defined self-image, we often reinforce our current capabilities and resist behaviors that challenge our beliefs about ourselves. Our performance reality shapes what we feel is possible, often leading to a self-fulfilling prophecy where we perform according to our expectations. This understanding highlights how our self-image can confine or guide our actions and outcomes.

In contrast, expanding capabilities, changing self-image, and perceiving limitations can also be a part of personal growth but are more related to processes of development rather than what performance reality inherently allows us to do in a given moment. The focus here is on the consistent actions we take based on our established self-view.