The Terror and the Test
Is it possible that you too, are cowed by your potential greatness?
The odds this may be the case are probably higher than you think. The simple fact that you come to this blog regularly, and consciously work on yourself is a strong indicator of your intent and potential.
The 5th Most Deadly Cause of Failure
Through my work, I have identified and categorized the biggest causes that are holding people back. There are five insidious ones – the ones I see repeated the most often and holding people back the most. We’re exploring them, one each day for five days.
The 5th Most Deadly Cause of Failure…
There Is Not Always a Shortcut
The things that are really worth doing, usually don’t have a shortcut. If you want a strong marriage, it tales a lot of work. If you want to climb Mount Everest, you have to start at the bottom and climb all the way up one side. Having a helicopter drop you off on the summit will not give you the same sense of accomplishment.
Is It Really Your Choice?
Making choices to placate others usually leads to a life of regret or misery. On the big choices, I hope you choose the bold options; the ones you really want.
Choosing Your Path
It’s easy to get pulled into feverish activity. But if that action isn’t in pursuit of thoughtful purpose, you don’t know where you will actually end up.
Facing Your Fears
Of course fear can be scary, that’s why it’s labeled fear. But every time you face a fear, you actually develop strength, multiply your courage, and increase your confidence. As Eleanor Roosevelt said, “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”
Changing Your Direction
But don’t let that steal away the greatest gift, the thrill of the chase, savoring the process, and the joy of being on the path. The big step isn’t reaching the destination, it’s making the decision to go there.
15 Actions to Reboot Your Life
It’s about how you break a negative cycle and reboot your life. Since that topic seems to be a relevant one for many of you, let’s continue the discussion. So let me share fifteen behaviors that I personally found very beneficial, as I rebooted my own life.
Purpose and Meaning in Life
I will argue that growth is the purpose of your life. Just like a tree, plants or flowers, your actual “job” all day is to grow. And if you stop growing, you simply exist, in a continuing, diminishing state.
Jumping to the Next Comfort Zone
If you asked me what separate the high level achievers from the average person I would say this: The achievers have no fear of getting out of their comfort zone. Their fear is staying in one.
