I’d like to introduce you to a pair of handcuffs.
Handcuffs = Mental Restraints
Many of us wear them, but you won’t see them in plain sight. Others are burdened by the immense weight of many pairs of handcuffs, but you won’t see them either. With all this said, where am I possibly looking to find all these handcuffs?
They exist in the simple statements listed below:
- I’m too qualified to do this
- I’m too short
- I’m too out of shape
- I’m too new to the team
- I’m too dumb to learn a new skill
- I’m too new to the marketplace
- I’m too upset
- I’m too afraid to be challenged
- I’m too depressed
- I’m too emotional
- I’m too young
- I’m too broke
- I’m too DAMN SCARED!
You see where I’m going with this?
Each of these statements are uttered by millions of people every day and in doing such, they might as well put on a pair of handcuffs for every one of them. I know I’ve said them. I’m sure you have too.
After listening to hundreds of podcasts on leadership and entrepreneurship there is a very common thread the very successful follow.
They DO NOT let others dictate their path to success or allow thoughts of “I’m too…” to cloud their thinking or progress. They go for it and are unapologetic about their quest.
ACTION ITEM: It is almost as certain as the sunrise tomorrow; an “I’m too…” thought will invade your brain and the powerful work you’re masterminding. My process to immediately counteract this is to:
- Embrace the Feeling
- Challenge It
- Take Action Against It
