SS-INTROSPECT #4 : FEAR AND LAZINESS

Time and time again, we run into the same two hindrances: fear and laziness. This dynamic duo of restraint has always prevented the evolution of growth in your life. Fear has prevented diversification in your portfolio and collaboration in your society. Some of us spent another year wearing a large t-shirt and baggy swimming trunks on the beach all because we feared to look stupid or weak in the gym. Some of us could barely breathe at our children's graduation because the waist trainer was on so tight. All of this restricted breathing to avoid back fat showing through our dress. Laziness kept us on the couch instead of in our running shoes. Laziness allowed 23 to turn into 33 and we still haven't built that business or snagged that degree. So, who can we depend on to show up in a cape and kick their ass? How can we turn these negative mentalities into positives?

The first step is to have open and constructive dialog with ourselves. We must know exactly where we stand by taking a hard look in the mirror. This can get us engaged and spark the morals and productivity needed to see some type of light at the end of the tunnel. We must then be clear and organized on how we deliver this communication to ourselves. It can't just come with the recognition of needing change. We must also aid ourselves with a plan of action because this is what makes the criticism constructive. The plan must include timely tasks, checkpoints, daily actions, monthly reviews, and annual rewards. It must be something that we feel good about, intrigues us to keep going, and motivates us to see our goals through to the end and into succession.

Fear will creep in as we move forward. The old fears will leave and new aspects may arise. The fear of leaving some people behind or the fear of leaving a good situation based in security for a great one with some risk. This is all part of evolution. This is all part of a lifelong journey. Trust that your humility and persistence will gain you abundance. See every step forward as a small victory. See every happy mistake as a lesson well learned. Fear nor laziness is a match for the infinite energy inside you. You are the person in the cape showing up to KICK THEIR ASS.

-Fear not you are the truth you seek.

-Laziness is always in your control.

Believe in yourself and the greatness that is inside you.