You know those motivational quotes that make you roll your eyes?
“Impossible means I’m possible.”
“There’s no I in team.”
Ugh. Right?

But here’s the twist — maybe the problem isn’t the quote. Maybe it’s our reaction to it.

In this episode of Grow with the Flo, we explore how preconceptions — those instant judgments and assumptions we make without noticing — quietly pull us out of presence. Whether it’s a cheesy saying, a conversation, or even how we see ourselves, our minds are constantly skipping ahead to what we think we already know.

Flo dives into how this habit shapes our relationships, limits our perspective, and blocks genuine connection — and how presence can help us see things (and people) for what they really are.

With a few light-hearted quotes, a touch of humor, and a deeper reflection underneath it all, this episode reminds us that even clichés can become teachers — if we slow down enough to actually listen.

Reflection / Journaling Prompts

1. What’s a “cheesy” saying that makes you cringe — and could there be truth hiding behind it?

2. When was the last time your assumptions caused a misunderstanding?

3. Where do you tend to “skip ahead” in conversations or situations?

4. How might your experience change if you practiced curiosity instead of prediction?

5. What does presence feel like to you — and how can you return to it more often?

Takeaway
Clichés might make us groan, but they also reveal our resistance to being present. When we pause the eye-roll and meet the moment as it is, we find more than old wisdom — we find ourselves.