Five Barriers to action now, Insights from Top Influencers and why not taking acting can be a huge loss, Just start now!
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He got started as a Trainer and he got presented with a Network Marketing Plan. He dived into it headfirst and is really killing it. He is into Crypto Trading too and doing well there too.
Besides the Merits and Demerits of Network Marketing and Crypto, he is learning and experimenting with what he understands. You may say Chris this is so risky.
Yes, it is, but not doing anything is equally risky. The amazing thing here is the fact that he was able to make it with the opportunity he had.
Sometimes a winning mindset is about putting things into motion; accompanied by the desire to learn from mistakes and others.
Paul is not an expert trader or a master marketer, he is just a person with the right mindset and desire to learn.
Learning is risky
Yes, It can be sh*t disruptive in a bad kind of way. It shows you another part of reality and it also makes you realise how much you don't know.
One thing I know about knowledge; is in plenty. Getting too much of it will cripple you(imagine the choices and the stuff to learn). A good way is to add 'Action' to the mix.
How do we do that? Let's say you are starting a business. You are ready with your business plan.
Put it in action, Meet Probable Clients. Interview and negotiate with suppliers. So Let's say you don't have a plan.
You can still Meet people understand their needs and businesses see what they offer and how they can add value to you. It could be difficult or plain awkward. But it's better than not doing anything.
You are starting out somewhere, there is no great cost involved. You could speak over the phone or just email them a questionnaire. There are plenty of options. Be creative!
So what are some Barriers we face before we start out and we must begin now!
Why lose out?
You and I know that every endeavour however good and positive does not promise success.
Let's do a short thought experiment. You start a Coaching business online, you create videos, training material and a whole lot of goodies.
It does not give you good results. Does this mean that there is no value in your efforts?
Absolutely not! So what can be done? How can we get the value we are seeking for it?
How about leveraging what you created? Can the resource you created to be used for generating leads?
You can offer it as a free program and get leads. You can repackage it and offer it to your students in your college or school.
You can offer it as a digital product online. People can test your product and it will give you feedback. You can use this feedback to improve your offering.
There is no lost effort, just a couple of ideas to repurpose it. If all this doesn't work, maybe you can get inspiration for your next project.
Rome wasn't built in a day; so wasn't Facebook, Starbucks and other businesses.
Some Quick Reasons to start your Dream Project:
You deserve it:
Yes, You heard me right. Just because magical thinking isn't good, but it does not mean that you don't deserve better.
Imagine getting a better career or even a new car can be life-changing to you and your close ones.
Aim, Plan and work out your plans; Leverage what you learn from the experience. Achieve your dreams, you deserve it.
It may be valuable to others too:
Being satisfied is good, Being contented may not be the best alternative. We may have what makes us happy, but centring everything around us is good in a limited way.
Expand your influence to others, your dreams and goals is also a force to bring positive change. Change into our communities and societies for the good.
That Startup and business you wanted may be a blessing in the making for others too.
Being content can be spiritual, but selfish too:
This may seem like a repetition but it's not. Contentment is awesome, the feeling of having everything that makes life better.
But being satisfied feels like we have reached our destination, Why try? We all live in communities.
Whether we acknowledge it or not, our communities have been a blessing. They are not perfect, of course. But they are not completely horrible.
Giving back is not just some kind of exemplary virtue, it's also about choosing to be less self-centred.
So before we go ahead with some of the barriers we face repeat to yourself, "Why not?"
Barriers to Taking action
Wrong Mindset
All of this “every person can be extraordinary and achieve greatness” stuff is basically just jerking off your ego. It’s shit sold to you to make you feel good for a few minutes
- Mark Manson, Being Average [Blog post]
This is a key point, Mindset can be a difficult thing to fix.
Years of conditioning, personal experiences and a whole lot of ideas though not completely wrong can prevent us from achieving what we aim for.
I remember encountering this idea in a book related to Anxiety, the idea extolled the importance of being Average.
This sounded a bit odd. Sometimes we think our projects and outcomes need to be spectacular. I am sure a lot of Online courses and gurus preach the same.
But building a robust and well-focused business or project just does not need to be spectacular. It can be average but continuously improving and serving people better.
Mindset change to me is more about accepting responsibility for your dreams and actions.
Average does not mean substandard. It just means as good as the rest, but nothing stops it from being unique and different.
Under/Over appreciation of Self
The way you see things - your attitude - is the most important factor in your success.
- Zig Ziglar
I have seen it both in myself, this is not an exercise in self-deprecation. I am just wanting to be honest. Don't think I got it all going perfect.
As a former member of a pseudo-cult, I see the harmful effects of disinformation.
I think an under or over appreciation of self are both barriers. I think it prevents us from the opportunity to deal with issues whilst learning how to improve our situations and ourselves.
If we need to improve and have a better life, we need to understand ourselves first. Maybe what is keeping us back from taking action is because we don't have a healthy view of ourselves.
Stop, think and reflect on yourself. Keep a journal to learn more about how you think.
Give yourself a chance and act on your goals. You will learn a lot about your goals and yourself too.
Having No Plan
Never begin the day until it is finished on paper
- Jim Rohn
As a former IT professional, One thing I can tell you with confidence. Planning is really powerful, But don't get lost in your plans.
When one plan does not work, an opportunity to learn and set another plan in motion.
Planning gives structure to your time and purpose. Sometimes what keeps us back is we don't know where and why to begin.
Planning takes care of the part of 'What needs to be done?' You can review your day and see how productive you have been.
Review your day against the plan you made for it. You can see how productive you have been and what are activities did not bear fruit.
In the scenario that you are able to live the day by your plan; you get to review what activities will be more beneficial and profitable.
Create great moments and days by planning well.
Fear
Extreme fear can neither fight nor fly.- William Shakespeare
New Direction, new beginnings can have an element of the unknown. We may not know what lies ahead or how we may look in front of people.
This can bring a measure of fear. This feeling may stifle your action or the desire to act.
This can be a painful situation to be in. Take action, Yes it does not have the guarantee of success. But a chance in succeeding is better than no chance at all.
If the Plan is worthy and good to you and won't affect anybody else. It could be a place to consider planning and thought before acting on it.
Overthinking is also not good. But coupling action with planning will give you direction, it will help you realise the possibilities and reality behind your plans.
Overestimating the Past
Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.
- Bill Gates
So you are a veteran and experienced professional. You have tried and failed, you have seen it all.
You don't feel encouraged to continue or try something new. Maybe you need to reevaluate the way you look at your past experiences.
As a person with a fair amount of experience, I realise that sometimes we selectively look at our past. We overlook the bad or good moments depending on how situations might make us feel.
We may not be as objective as we think we are. I personally found it more productive to learn from the past and continue with my current plans.
Success is also about the journey (Does it sound cliched? lol) But it is true...
In Conclusion
Yes, there is a lot more that can be said. But there is a lot that needs to be done.
Sometimes life and situations can be discouraging, or sometimes we may just be too lazy. I would encourage you to start today.
Maybe in a small way, Just by planning or take action on a plan. Barriers are means to take you to the next level.
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