The Old Story vs The New Story – Which One Is Shaping Your 2026?
As the year winds down and the noise of daily life softens, something interesting happens
We get space to think and in that space, a familiar voice often shows up
It sounds sensible, it sounds protective and it sounds like us
But here’s what we’ve learned through personal experience – that voice isn’t always telling the truth
We now think of it as The Old Story
What is “The Old Story”?
The “Old Story” is the internal narrative shaped by past experiences, disappointments, fear, and well-meaning conditioning
It says things like:
“Now isn’t the right time”
“You should be grateful – don’t rock the boat”
“What if you fail again?”
“You’ve left it too late”
It doesn’t shout – it whispers
And because it feels familiar, it often goes unquestioned
In a training we’re going to share, Dean Graziosi refers to this voice as the inner villain
We like that language but honestly, “The Old Story” feels like a better description from our experience
Because the Old Story once had a job to do – to keep us safe
But left unchallenged, it also keeps life small
Why this matters more than ever right now
As 2026 approaches, many people are already telling themselves:
“I’ll think about it in January”
But the truth is this:
Your future isn’t shaped by what you plan in January – it’s shaped by the story you believe today
The Old Story delays decisions, avoids discomfort, and keeps you exactly where you are
And here’s the part we want to be very clear about before you say it (and people do)
We are no different from you
Chris and I had our own Old Story running our lives for years
Had we not learned how to recognise it, question it, and consciously replace it, we simply would not be living the life we have today
This is why this training matters to us so deeply
We’ve listened to it more than once and each time it reinforces something we know to be true
Confidence isn’t something you wait for…
It’s something you choose
Give yourself time to watch it here because we promise it will help you take the next step whatever it is for you
As we say The Voice That’s Been Holding You Back Isn’t Yours!
The New Story doesn’t arrive – it’s written
One of the most powerful parts of this training is the invitation to rewrite the narrative
Not by pretending fear doesn’t exist or forcing positivity
But by asking yourself better questions
Where did this story come from?
What has it already cost me?
And what will it cost me if nothing changes?
This is where The New Story begins
The New Story is not reckless or unrealistic…
It’s informed, intentional, and rooted in who you are now – not who you were when the Old Story was formed
The worksheet that accompanies the training is designed to help you do this quietly, honestly, and powerfully especially over the holidays when there’s finally room to think.
And if you come across this post after the holidays it’s just as valid so do use the worksheet
It’s going to become something we will use with our clients all year round to be honest
Borrowing belief until yours catches up
Another key insight from the training is this
When doubt feels loud, borrow belief
Look at the stories of people who’ve done what you’re considering not to compare yourself, but to disprove the Old Story!
Because if someone else can do it…
…then the story that says you can’t is already flawed
As you step toward 2026, ask yourself this
Which story am I living from right now?
The Old Story – familiar, safe, but limiting?
Or the New Story – uncertain, but expansive and honest?
You don’t need all the answers today
You just need to stop letting an outdated story decide for you
Your next step
We invite you to
Watch the training
Use the worksheet
And listen carefully to the narrative running quietly in the background of your decisions
Because once you recognise The Old Story you get to choose The New Story
Thanks for reading today’s blog The Old Story vs The New Story and would love you to share your thoughts and feedback
And if you prefer to talk to us personally you can book a call here or chat with us on WhatsApp
It’s Fr.ee 😀 to talk and we’re not going to “sell you” just answer your questions and give you some clarity on what’s next
Chris & Susan Beesley
We’re former accountants and management consultants ‘of a certain age‘ with 5 great kids, 7 grand-kids, 1 grand-dog and a little old cat called Vincent. We love skiing, the mountains and travelling the world and we’re passionate about helping others to start and build successful businesses online to generate them a full or part-time income to support their retirement lifestyle.
