posted by Debra Unplugged on Nov 9
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Success Thread 6.0 Be Uncomfortable
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I know what you just learned in Success Thread No. 5, probably goes against every fiber of your being. It is hard to trust. You’re afraid of risk, liability and being successful. We all are! And Yes even Millionaires and Billionaires are even afraid. But here’s what they do about it.
BE UNCOMFORTABLE
Pay close attention to this, as this by far was the most important thread of advice that I ever received. Pay close attention to this, as this by far was the most important thread of advice that I ever received.
You’ve got to learn to feel comfortable not being comfortable.
Think about it If you are always comfortable, then you are stagnant or complacent. If you are uncomfortable then you are taking action and moving towards your goals. I know that when I have butterflies in my stomach and I’m feeling uncomfortable that I am on the right track the road to success. It’s when I feel like this that that greatness happens in my life and I achieve success. Truth be told. It wasn’t until I took the leap of faith and just trusted in my self that Success came knocking on my door.
Is Success Knocking On Your Door?
One minute I’m a major partner in a civil engineering firm, being groomed for the future as President. I had the cushy corner office, all the perks my retirement was completely figured out. I was as good as gold, and the next minute I made a decision to achieve greater success. I wasn’t happy just being. I wanted more to achieve more, to make my dreams happen. I didn’t know how, I just trusted and retired from my position at the ripe old age of 38. I felt so uncomfortable. I was scared. I didn’t have the answers. I didn’t know what I was going to do. I just trusted. I was Capable and I Believed In Myself. I made the decision and I left my comfortable, glitzy corporate job. Within 3 weeks I was promoting and producing my first event. I made more money at that one event than I did the entire year I was at my corporate job! I was living my dreams, to reach out teach others, to make a difference, to travel and to be successful. I was scared each step of the way and totally had the butterflies in my stomach.
Millionaires Are Uncomfortable Too
I asked my mentor and dear friend John Childers, when do you get over the butterflies and start feeling comfortable? This was my first real lesson in the Millionaire mindset about success. He said, "Debra, you have to learn to be comfortable not being comfortable. Millionaires don’t have all the answers. They act as if they are uncomfortable every step of the way. But, it’s okay, because you are doing something outside of your comfort zone, challenging yourself and growing. It is the only way to be successful. To this day, the minute I start feeling comfortable in my business, taking it for granted, I go out and stir the pot. I challenge myself to take on the next project, dream, goal and make it happen. Life is a journey, you have to start somewhere but just don’t sit and let it pass you by. Live it! Create It!
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