Lies to unlearn

Marc Chernhoff lists the following lies that we should unlearn:

• Happiness is getting what you want.  (Not really.  Happiness is being content with what you have.)
• Success is living up to everybody's expectations, including yours.  (Not necessarily.  You can feel successful for every positive difference you make, regardless how small, even if they don't meet anyone's expectations.)
• A busy day is a productive day.  (No.  You can be busy without being productive.  You should work smarter, not harder, and you should be diligent as you work.)
• To be brave is to not feel afraid.  (Actually, you can be brave and feel afraid at the same time.)
• To be strong is to not feel pain.  (Actually, even the strong feel pain.)
• Everyone around you is holding you back.  (No.  Take responsibility for your own progress, don't blame people or circumstances around you.)
• You are entitled to expect certain things from other people.  (No.  Expect nothing, and you won't be disappointed.)
• You will feel comfortable when the time is right.  (Not necessarily.  You can feel comfortable even if the time is wrong.  Discomfort can also be a sign of growth and meeting with changes which can be positive.)
• It is already too late.  (Probably not.  You can keep trying).

I found his list rather profound and simple and true. How about you?  What do you think of the items on this list?

If they are indeed true, then how did we come about to believe such lies?  Is it because of our ego?  Our culture?  Our environment?  Would our expectations be different if we grew up somewhere else?

How can we unlearn such lies if indeed they are lies?

What do you think?