30/01/2015
This is a little uncomfortable
I want you to be uncomfortable.
Why would I say such a thing?
Sounds kind of harsh, doesn’t it?
Well, think about it…let me explain. If you are comfortable, then you are not moving, growing, or improving yourself.
The moment you become comfortable with your life, is the moment you become complacent and stagnant. In that environment, the human spirit deteriorates, and success will forever elude you.
We are not implying that you should never sit back and relax and take some time off to enjoy your family, friends, vacations, or holidays.
That’s not the point at all. Those things are very important to do, as long as it is balanced.
If you work your guts out when it’s time to work, then by all means…reward yourself with some R&R! You deserve it.
However, you can’t be a “spectator” of life, and ever expect the same rewards as the “stars” who are putting in the work.
Think of the people who have the body you want, the money you want, the great relationships you desire, the degree or education you wish you had, and the spiritual peace of mind you hope for.
They take a chance and put themselves in a foreign environment.
One that makes them push their limits.....And they dont give up on it just because its strange or new or scary or difficult.
They Make it a habit to be uncomfortable......make that thing that is strange to them a habit until it becomes a reality and part of their life.
Then it is no longer uncomfortable.
Then they make it their daily life.
Success is the result of performing the right daily habits over time.
Let’s look at an example of how this works.
Really, you could apply this principle to just about anything new you wanted to learn.
For this example, say you want to learn how to play the piano. I want you to break down this process and see how habits would play a role in your success of this undertaking.
You might find a piano teacher, or a home video program to use as a tutorial, so you know where to begin.
From the instructor, you will learn the fundamentals of music, and they will show you the basics of what to do.
They will begin to help you understand how to read music and where to put your hands, and how to play the notes.
But, when does the actual learning begin?
What takes you from a beginner on the piano playing chopsticks, to an advanced pianist playing Chopin, Beethoven and Rachmaninoff with grace and ease? Could something like this happen overnight?
Or even in a year…or even FIVE for that matter? No.
Habits may take many years of practice to perfect.
If you want to go from Chopsticks to Chopin, you must develop the consistent, DAILY HABIT of practice. Someone who wants to be an advanced pianist must be completely dedicated to perfecting their craft. Not, just once a week, or every few days, but EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
The more often you practice, and the more hours you put in, the quicker your result, and the better you will become. There is no easy, quick fix method to accomplish such a task. The daily habit of practice MUST be implemented, or the result will be mediocrity.
Can you see how this same concept could be applied in whatever it is you want to accomplish?
There are certain habits that can be associated with just about any goal you wish to achieve.
In the coming articles in this series, we’ll be discussing “Habits for Happiness” in different aspects of our lives, and how to change the ones that are sabotaging our desired results.
To your abundance,
AJ.
