OVERCOMING INNER RESISTANCE Conventional wisdom would have you believe that most of us don’t set goals or put our full selves into our goals because of fear of failure. Dr. Afremow asserts that there is a more powerful inner resistance in many of us: a fear of success. This fear of accomplishing everything we’ve ever dreamed about can paradoxically prevent us from setting goals and taking action to achieve our goals. The better you do, the better you have to do. When you’re more successful, the demands and stress only grow greater. If you’re successful at work and promoted, deep down you may believe you’re not ready to assume the spotlight. So we shrink back, fearful that we’re not ready. VICTORY IS IN THE EFFORT The key is to reframe the concept of success itself in your mind. Let yourself know that setting big, audacious goals and not reaching them is NOT FAILURE. Setting goals and doing your absolute best to reach those goals is the ultimate victory. I’m reminded of Michael Jordan, one of the most prolific athletes of our time, who said, “I have missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot…and missed. And I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” Michael was fiercely dedicated to his goals—but recognised that pouring all of his best efforts every day into his work was what really mattered. Michael understood that “doing your best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” Will
DAILY FOCUS QUESTIONS So shift your mindset to celebrate the daily journey. A great way to start the day is to have a ritual that gets your mindset in the right place. For some, this could be devotions and prayer. Others advocate meditating, while others are fanatics for the benefits of exercise. Regardless of what routine works for you, I recommend asking yourself two of Dr. Afremow’s key questions each day. At sunrise, ask yourself: How will I be a champion today? At sunset: How was I a champion today? Asking these questions keeps your mind in the right place and focused on the moment. Do your best in the current day rather than worrying about what tomorrow may bring. The key is to take some action each and every day. You’ll experience how the discipline of doing small, consistent actions every day leads to a positive mindset and amazing results. This can be an incredible year! It’s just up to you. So what do you plan to be celebrating when you look back on New Year’s Eve next year? What is your #ThisYearIWill? And what are you doing today to make it a reality ?
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