"Excuses are nothing more than lies that fear have sold you." -Carmen Bell, South African Entrepreneur
Resistance knows that it can use anything to hold you back. It can easily blur the distinction between a problem and an obstacle. How do you tell the difference?
When you are thrown a problem, if you truly want to solve the problem, you will find ways through. You will seek solutions. But I have known many people (myself included), that when you offer them solutions to their problems, are very willing to tell you why that won’t work, or will very quickly generate another bigger and juicier problem.
The ego pulls out its clipboard and takes great pride in saying, “OK, that was a very good idea, now let me give you 27 very clear reasons why it won’t work.”
The ego needs to be right. When you are inspired you will find a thousand ways to take action, but when you are afraid, you will find a thousand excuses. Remember, Lance Armstrong won several Tour de France cycle races while suffering from cancer. Leo Tolstoy had 13 children and still wrote War and Peace (or maybe because he had 13 children!).
I am not suggesting for a moment that you berate yourself, but I do want to remind you of what you are capable of when you are truly aligned and inspired.
Freedom project: Be honest with yourself about your fears. Shift from making excuses to being aware and acknowledging your fear and then take a courageous step instead.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nick Williams travels the world sharing a life-affirming - and profoundly spiritual – vision of work and entrepreneurship. A sought after speaker, best-selling author and broadcaster, Nick is on a mission to help people move beyond their fears, play-bigger in their lives, and transform their passions into profitable businesses. He is the author of six books including the best selling The Work We Were Born To Do and most recently The Business You Were Born to Create. He lives in London and his web site is http://www.inspired-entrepreneur.com/, @nickwilliams1, http://www.facebook.com/entrepreneurclub
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Other Blog Posts by Nick: Tip 27 Don't Use Your Problems and Your Suffering to Define You, Tip 26 Recognize that Resistance Can Be Really Nasty, Tip 25Resist the Temptation to "Just Need to Know a Little Bit More" Before You Start, Tip 24 Art, Callings and Addiction, Tip 23 Over Planning is Procrastination in Disguise. Tip 22 Recognize and Relinquish Your Need to Be Special, Tip 21 When Can Your Great Intelligence Also Be A Great Impediment?, Tip 20 Recognize that You Might Be in Recovery, Tip 19 Step Out of Your Own Shadows onto Centre Stage, Tip18 Own Tip Your Fear so it Doesn't Own You, Tip 17 Become the Initiating Force in Your Life, Tip 16 Have Long Term Goals, Tip 15 Recognize the Real Purpose of Resistance, Tip 14 Become a Servant of the Great Mystery, Tip 13 Do Believe in Heaven, Tip 12 You Can't Take All the Credit for Your Brilliance, Tip 11 You Are the Custodian of Projects and Gifts, Tip 10 Who Did I Promise to Be in This Life? Tip 9 You Are Here to Do Something Beautiful, Tip 8 Are You Resisting Your Own Life Purpose? Tip 7 The Battle for Your Brilliance - Will Resistance Win? Tip 6 Were Your Talents and Abilities Used Today? Tip 5 Resistance Can Be Your North Star, Tip 4 Do You Know the Difference Between Resistance, Necessity and Intuition? Tip 3 Something Wonderful Came Before Your Resistance, Tip 2 Can You Recognize Your Own Resistance?, Tip 1 What Wants to Come into Existence through Me?, Your Precious Impulse, Does Your Soul Want a Renaissance Career, 5 Tips if You're Afraid of Losing Your Job, Why I Really Quit My Corporate Job, Comunity and the Inspired Entrepreneur, Beat Your Resistance and Honour Your Creative Impulses
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