The 10 Top Assumptions
that Kill Success
By
Jim Allen
I've
discovered that people have this knack for making assumptions about their lives
and their goals that are just incredibly, wildly wrong. Worse, these
assumptions aren't just incorrect, they are deflating and deadly to the success
they seek.
I've
also found that when people put these assumptions aside and get focused on the
truth, they begin making progress quite quickly.
Below
are the top 10 assumptions I've run across. Consider this a "most-wanted"
list of killer assumptions to try and avoid:
1.
I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT'S GOING ON
Warning!
If
you find yourself saying/thinking this, it's time to stop and ask a few more
questions. Invariably, the moment we think we see everything is usually when we
have the smallest field of vision.
Recheck
your facts, get more information, and then proceed.
2.
I HAVE A FOOLPROOF
No
plan is foolproof. (At best, you might have a plan that is "fool
resistant".) Consider worst-case scenarios and as many "what-ifs"
as time will allow.
3.
I
Few
people in history have created success solely on their own. A second opinion, a
spare set of hands, and a fresh perspective seldom go amiss...
And
they are all much easier to find than you think. Just check your local library,
college, or telephone directory to get started.
4.
I
It's
ideas put to action that create success, not diplomas, so stop using this to
delay getting started.
If
you absolutely must have formal "education" there are plenty of ways
to get it. They may not be traditional, but they can be just as effective.
5.
I
Not
having the money now does not mean you cannot get the money in the future.
Focus on how you can save, earn, or borrow what you need.
6.
I
Actually,
you have all the time in the world.
You
may need to reschedule some things, change priorities, and/or stop doing other
things, but you'll never have more time than you do right now.
7.
I AM
You're
only "too old" when you're dead. And if you're worried about not
being "old enough," then trust me, you're old enough.
8.
I AM BEING UNREALISTIC
Some
of the greatest successes ever are the ones that were thought the least
realistic.
Dream big. Be bold.
Let
the critics debate whether it's realistic or not.... while
you make it happen.
9.
I
Really?
Why not just go ahead and find out? I think you'll be pleasantly surprised to
discover that you're wrong.
10.
NOBODY UNDERSTANDS WHAT I AM TRYING TO DO
Maybe
nobody you know now, but take a look around. The world is filled with wonderful
people who are all struggling to create their own success.
Open
up, share your dreams with them.
You'll
soon find more supporters than you can count!
Jim
M. Allen, the Big Idea Coach, helps individuals reap big rewards from their big
ideas. Get more great ideas at:
http://bigidea.typepad.com/bigidea/ or subscribe to his newsletter by visiting:
http://www.bigideacoach.com/subscribe.html
You arrived here from Other Authors Index Page 1
Return to Page 1
Go To Index Page 2
3
Or – Go to the
Next Article
NuPathz.com – Your affordable source for self improvement and
self help books & materials
Illuminating the path for personal motivation, growth
and development
SUCCESS = TAKING THE STEPS TO DO THE
THINGS YOU WANT TO DO!