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Stop Arguing for Your Limitations
Do you find yourself frequently using the word ‘but’?
“I would like to ______, BUT…” Or “I need to ______, BUT… I don’t have enough money/time/resources/know-how/ a degree/education/ connections…”
Or, maybe you point the finger and blame others for your failures and defeats. I get it. It’s easy to attribute your discontent to someone else and their actions or decisions rather than take ownership and accountability for your own lack of success.
The excuses you attach to your failures and shortcomings don’t really matter. We all get the same amount of hours in a day. Everyone is busy. We all have work and struggles and families and emergencies and life and imperfections.
If you’re allowing your life be ruled by “buts”, complaining, and blaming everyone else, then it’s no wonder why you’re not getting very far.
You are arguing for, if not completely defending your limitations. When negative thoughts gain a foothold and momentum, you begin to believe them.
And they’re BS. You are essentially allowing your life to be ruled by the fake news in your head rather than taking control of your negative thoughts and limiting beliefs and turning them into productive and positive action.
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re…
