The right thing is not always fun
Self-discipline is necessary to succeed. To achieve what we want, we have to do what we don't want. Can you do things you don't really want to do by keeping your focus on your higher-level goal or purpose?
Ignore the man on the couch
The man in the ring, in the game, in the struggle to do better and achieve worthy goals, should ignore criticism and opinions from the man on the couch.
Choose a different set of risks
On one hand you risk getting to the end and never having tried, gone there, seeing it, saying that, accomplished that.... and dying with your song still inside you. On the other hand you may be uncomfortable, look a little silly at first, be criticized, or stumble a few times…
Courage Required
Active pursuit of a better you and climbing toward something better requires courage. Goals - Let's go!
Trying Harder
For some, they need to try harder. But for people who are really trying, trying harder is often not the answer. The dead fly on the windowsill tried really hard to break through the glass with his head. He gave his life trying harder. Meanwhile there was an open window…
Seeing Straight
Some people see obstacles. Exceptional people see the way - they see possibilities. What do you see?
Uncommon Sense
To be extraordinary....to be above average....to rise above the crowd.... You can't be normal. This may look weird to others, and you may question yourself. But you have to spend your time doing what others don't, so you can get the results others won't.
Flawed conclusions
Here is what I am telling you - Years ago, you accepted flawed conclusions about yourself. Then you began to live as if these warped ideas were true. Well - you were wrong. You underestimated yourself.
Old you/new you – choose just one
To be a new and better you, you have to let go of the old you. The new you will have different habits and behaviors and patterns of thinking than the old you. You have to let go of what you are used to in order to get better. You…
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Sometimes you just need to zoom out a little bit and remind yourself of the bigger picture! Usually the less fun items open the door to more fun items that are well worth it!