Now, there's a challenge for you. Everybody has one, whether or not you realize it (or will admit to it). THEY are that invisible committee of people in your mind who try to tell you what to do or what to think.
THEY are the neighbors your mother wanted you to please. THEY are the ones who tell you it can't be done. THEY are the experts with more knowledge, more experience than you. THEY are the cool people, the smart people, the popular people. THEY are your own conflicting intentions that stop you in your tracks.
What are THEY telling you? And what is it costing you to hire THEM? Computer guru Steve Jobs said: "Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice."
Just imagine ... if Edison had listened to THEM, we'd still be in the dark. It took him thousands of failed attempts before he was able to perfect the incandescent light bulb. If Einstein had listened to THEM, he would have remained a slow talker and a failure at math. If Beethoven had listened to THEM (the critics), he would have stopped composing years before he had created many of his masterpieces.
Fire Your Committee of THEY! Here are three ways: (1) Do what you believe to be right, even if THEY criticize you for it; (2) Admit your mistakes and vow to learn from them; and (3) Be willing to take risks to achieve your goals.
Fire Your Committee of THEY! You don't need THEM.
Coaching Moments:
- When in your life have you let others talk you out of something you really wanted to do?
- What is most important to YOU?
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