The theme, right now, in my house is action. Making decisions and taking action. Moving forward. Getting clarity about the goals and figuring how to make those plans come alive. It feels good.
And I am now feeling like a student of action. I am studying what makes us move, what creates flow and what stops us dead in our tracks.
Today -- let's talk about consequences.
As long as you want the benefits (of the goal) with no consequence -- you will always stay stuck.
Everything has consequences. People may judge you, people may not approve, you might outgrow people in your life. You might lose money. You might have to re-paint. You might be vulnerable. You might get hurt.
Instead, focus on what 'might' happen if you do fulfill your goal.
You might be empowered. You might go to the next level. You might fully love. You might meet new people. You might feel fulfilled. You might help others. You might feel better than you have in years.
Focus on the benefits of the goal -- and risk the consequences.
You are capable of handling the "might" consequences -- but you deserve to have the "might" benefits.
Tony Robbins, the master of motivation, has The Ultimate Success Formula:
1. Know your outcome.
2. Get yourself to take action by deciding to do so.
3. Notice what you're getting from your actions.
4. If what you are doing is not working, change your approach.
Seems simple enough, doesn't it?
Where are you ready to take action in your life?
If we take every consequence that resulted in the action "not working," and see it as "a life lesson" and change it up, it is a new opportunity. We learned something! What is the differnce in those people who succeed, succeed meaning each individuals definition of success, and those who don't, well that would be those who are willing to do something different when they don't achieve their goal the first time around!Thanks Jenn!
Posted by: Karen | July 11, 2012 at 09:17 AM
Great insight!
Posted by: Jenn Barley | The KickStart Coach | July 11, 2012 at 09:45 AM
Love this! May I reblog this some time?
Posted by: Hanna | July 12, 2012 at 09:49 AM
Hi Hanna --
Of course you may reblog! I so love that. You are such an action kind of gal. So inspiring to me!
Jenn
Posted by: Jenn Barley | The KickStart Coach | July 12, 2012 at 09:56 AM
You inspire me, too, Jenn! Blog will be up tomorrow! Thank you!
Posted by: Hanna | July 22, 2012 at 07:31 PM