The Best Friend Within
We’ve all heard about the enemy within—that voice in your head that says:
If you grew up around people tormented by their own inner voices, you probably learned to see it as an enemy—something to resist, fight, or avoid. But here’s the problem: resistance only makes it stronger.
The more you fight the voice, the louder and meaner it gets. For a kid, that voice is confusing.
For an adult, it can feel unbearable.
Here’s the paradox: that voice isn’t someone else—it’s you.
Sure, it was shaped by outside influences, but it’s still your voice.
But what else can you train it to say?
That’s the same voice too. There aren’t two voices in your head (unless you’re schizophrenic). There’s only one. When you fight your inner voice, it doesn’t just get nastier—it also disappears during the good moments.
And even when it tries to say something kind, you dismiss it because, “Screw that voice!” But what if you could train your inner voice to work for you?
Think about it:
Your inner voice is there for all of it. You can’t escape it. So the question is:
Will you train it to be your enemy within, or your best friend within?
Because when you engage with it—when you stop fighting and start listening—you can build a friendship. And just like a best friend, your inner voice won’t always get it right.
Sometimes, it might say something irrational or emotional. But that doesn’t mean you have to take its advice.
Instead, respond. Set the record straight.
That’s not resistance—it’s engagement. You’re building a best friend, not an enemy. And at the end of the day, when your head hits the pillow, you’ll know which one you’ve created. Pick wisely.
Beliefs into action, in under 3 minutes.
See you next week, my friends.
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