"You cannot be wimpy out there on the dream-seeking trail. Dare to break through barriers, to find your own path."
- Les Brown
It has been just about a month now, since moving to Lafayette, La. From my home of Nashville, where I lived the past 15+ years, a move has proven a VALUABLE lesson in resiliency and focus. Even more, I have learned a great LESSON in "Breaking the Seal."
Anytime one finds oneself in a NEW or UNFAMILIAR environment, I believe the most important action is simply BREAKING THROUGH the hesitations and fears held internally. No one LIKES feeling awkward or uncomfortable or unwelcome, and yet, many of us are more PARALYZED by fear of rejection than by the pain of being an "outsider."
Interestingly, once we have the MOMENTUM of one new, powerful, hopeful and promising relationship – we find a COMFORT and CONFIDENCE that carries us back to the success we realized prior. All we have to do is break through ONE time… and then we will carry ourselves the rest of the way!
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
FORCING oneself to "get out there" and be vulnerable is very challenging. We all FEAR rejection … even though it rarely ever happens the way we see it in our minds eye.
Understanding that you only have to break the seal one time (within each area you seek to gain entry), makes OVERCOMING hesitation much easier.
Do NOT wait for the "right time" – that time is NOW! Or wait on the "right person" – the right person is YOU! If you want your success, BREAK THE SEAL and GO GET IT!
Very few people will stand in your way if you approach with confidence and purpose… and if they do, PUSH them out the way. No one can keep you from your DREAMS unless you ALLOW them to.
Cheers,
Zach
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