SlideShare une entreprise Scribd logo
1  sur  12
Télécharger pour lire hors ligne
Welcome to Module 2!
Attacking Limiting Beliefs
Introduction
You now understand the importance of having a success mindset after
completing Module 1. Module 2 focuses on overcoming and minimizing limiting
beliefs. You’ll greatly reduce the resistance in your life by completing this module.
Lesson 10:
Excuses That Limit Your
Success
Introduction
You’ve established an impressive success brain mindset with the first module. The
next step is to aggressively deal with any limiting beliefs you may have. These
are like anchors that you drag you down, sapping your motivation and resolve.
It’s common to make excuses for your lack of success. The excuses are
comforting in their own way. The end result is to justify to the world, and yourself, why
you’re not doing better.
Many of us have a series of excuses that we can pull out of a hat at a moment’s
notice. There’s always one that seems to fit the bill perfectly. This is done largely to
protect ourselves and to justify our current circumstances.
Common Excuses Holding You Back From Success.
1. “I don’t know how.” This common excuse gives you
permission to not even try.
However, this excuse simply doesn’t hold water. At no time in the
history of mankind has there been so much information available.
Want to start a charity? There are hundreds of books on the subject.
Need to lose 100 lbs? There are thousands of resources available.
○ One of the best ways to figure out how to do something is to
find a qualified mentor(s). Another effective option is to simply try
and then adjust your approach based on your results.
2. “I’m afraid.” This is perhaps the most socially acceptable
answer.
Who hasn’t been afraid? But there is very little to legitimately
fear in our modern times. In most circumstances, you’re not in
danger of being eaten by a lion or falling off a cliff.
○ Most of our fears are socially based and have no real
consequences. Being afraid isn’t a valid excuse 99% of the
time.
○ Would you rather be successful or protect your ego?
3. “I don’t have enough time.”
Do you really believe this? Nearly all of us waste time on
activities that provide no real value, including watching
TV, internet surfing, and a host of other time wasters.
○ You know in your heart you could make the time for
something that was truly important to you.
4. “I don’t have enough money.”
This is another common excuse, but there is usually a way to
work around a lack of financial resources.
For example, if you’d like to learn to play the piano but can’t
afford one, you could:
○ Find a free piano on Craigslist
○ Pick up an inexpensive digital piano in a pawnshop
○ Ask a local church or school to use their piano after hours
○ Locate a piano you can use at your local college
5. “It’s too late for me.”
It’s too late? A person climbed Mount Everest in his 80’s. People have gone back
to medical school in their 60’s. What would you like to do?
○ Getting a late start might be less convenient and more challenging, but there’s
nothing wrong with that. A late start means that you’ll only take on the
challenges that are really important to you. That could be a good thing.
○ To be fair, there are a few things that require an earlier start than others. You’re
not likely to play in the NBA if you take up basketball in your 30’s. But you could
be a coach or work in the front office.
6. “It’s too hard.”
Some endeavors are certainly more competitive than others.
But claiming that something is “too hard” is really just
another way of admitting that you’re afraid.
○ The truth is that people with limited resources and
talent can still be extremely successful.
○ We tend to imagine the competition is much tougher than
it really is. The average person doesn’t have a lot of control
over himself.
He’s not truly committed. Those with motivation and stamina
are really the ones who succeed.
Outro
People that are successful on a regular basis tend to
have the fewest excuses.
How could it be any other way?
Those with excuses are able to justify not taking action.
However, no action equals no results. So put aside your
excuses and go after what you truly want.
You’ll be glad you did!
Do you have limiting beliefs that influence the results you
achieve in life? The next lesson will address these beliefs
and begin to remove the impact they have on your life.
Get Started On The Tips In This Lesson:
What are the excuses you use to justify not taking action or setting larger goals? What
do you tell yourself when you think of chasing after a big goal, but then decide against
it?
1. Make a list of the excuses you use that prevent you from being more successful.
2. Examine how these excuses have limited you in the past.
3. Consider the damage they will consider to cause in the future.
4. Find evidence to prove to yourself that those excuses are inaccurate.
5. Take one action that gets you past one of your excuses and moves you toward a
goal.

Contenu connexe

Tendances

Eliminate Your Fear of Failure And Soar to Greater Success
Eliminate Your Fear of Failure And Soar to Greater SuccessEliminate Your Fear of Failure And Soar to Greater Success
Eliminate Your Fear of Failure And Soar to Greater SuccessDan Cheung
 
Eliminate Your Fear of Failure And Soar to Greater Success
Eliminate Your Fear of Failure And Soar to Greater SuccessEliminate Your Fear of Failure And Soar to Greater Success
Eliminate Your Fear of Failure And Soar to Greater SuccessDan Cheung
 
11 Steps to Stop Procrastinating
11 Steps to Stop Procrastinating11 Steps to Stop Procrastinating
11 Steps to Stop Procrastinatingrebecagm8
 
How To Overcome Fear Of Failure In 3 Easy Steps
How To Overcome Fear Of Failure In 3 Easy StepsHow To Overcome Fear Of Failure In 3 Easy Steps
How To Overcome Fear Of Failure In 3 Easy StepsMichael Lee
 
Ten Top Tips for Figure Skating Competitions
Ten Top Tips for Figure Skating CompetitionsTen Top Tips for Figure Skating Competitions
Ten Top Tips for Figure Skating CompetitionsElizabeth Ryan
 
How to Beat Procrastination - 30 November 2009
How to Beat Procrastination - 30 November 2009How to Beat Procrastination - 30 November 2009
How to Beat Procrastination - 30 November 2009Optimal Usability
 
Remove Fear and Eliminate Many of Your Challenges
Remove Fear and Eliminate Many of Your ChallengesRemove Fear and Eliminate Many of Your Challenges
Remove Fear and Eliminate Many of Your ChallengesDan Cheung
 
Rogues At DNI Aug 06 Part 1
Rogues At DNI Aug 06 Part 1Rogues At DNI Aug 06 Part 1
Rogues At DNI Aug 06 Part 1Gabe Mounce
 
How to overcome fear of failure.
How to overcome fear of failure.How to overcome fear of failure.
How to overcome fear of failure.sandeep chhaya
 
The softer side of building products ten points of view
The softer side of building products   ten points of viewThe softer side of building products   ten points of view
The softer side of building products ten points of viewzunder_lekshmanan
 
Procrastination
ProcrastinationProcrastination
ProcrastinationHome
 
Are You Thinking What You Think You're Thinking?
Are You Thinking What You Think You're Thinking?Are You Thinking What You Think You're Thinking?
Are You Thinking What You Think You're Thinking?IIBA UK Chapter
 
Why You Must Always Embrace Trial and Error
Why You Must Always Embrace Trial and ErrorWhy You Must Always Embrace Trial and Error
Why You Must Always Embrace Trial and ErrorGeorge Hutton
 
Conquer performance anxiety in 3 steps
Conquer performance anxiety in 3 stepsConquer performance anxiety in 3 steps
Conquer performance anxiety in 3 stepsAndrew McDonald
 
How To Achieve Something Extraordinary In Life
How To Achieve Something Extraordinary In LifeHow To Achieve Something Extraordinary In Life
How To Achieve Something Extraordinary In LifeSultan Suleman Chaudhry
 
Are you thinking what you think you are thinking?
Are you thinking what you think you are thinking?Are you thinking what you think you are thinking?
Are you thinking what you think you are thinking?IIBA UK Chapter
 
Why Does This Always Happen To Me? | Is Success Resources Scam
Why Does This Always Happen To Me? | Is Success Resources ScamWhy Does This Always Happen To Me? | Is Success Resources Scam
Why Does This Always Happen To Me? | Is Success Resources Scamsuccessresources1
 
Get Uncomfortable: Breaking Out of a Creative Rut
Get Uncomfortable: Breaking Out of a Creative RutGet Uncomfortable: Breaking Out of a Creative Rut
Get Uncomfortable: Breaking Out of a Creative RutHeather O'Neill
 

Tendances (20)

Eliminate Your Fear of Failure And Soar to Greater Success
Eliminate Your Fear of Failure And Soar to Greater SuccessEliminate Your Fear of Failure And Soar to Greater Success
Eliminate Your Fear of Failure And Soar to Greater Success
 
Eliminate Your Fear of Failure And Soar to Greater Success
Eliminate Your Fear of Failure And Soar to Greater SuccessEliminate Your Fear of Failure And Soar to Greater Success
Eliminate Your Fear of Failure And Soar to Greater Success
 
11 Steps to Stop Procrastinating
11 Steps to Stop Procrastinating11 Steps to Stop Procrastinating
11 Steps to Stop Procrastinating
 
How To Overcome Fear Of Failure In 3 Easy Steps
How To Overcome Fear Of Failure In 3 Easy StepsHow To Overcome Fear Of Failure In 3 Easy Steps
How To Overcome Fear Of Failure In 3 Easy Steps
 
Ten Top Tips for Figure Skating Competitions
Ten Top Tips for Figure Skating CompetitionsTen Top Tips for Figure Skating Competitions
Ten Top Tips for Figure Skating Competitions
 
How to Beat Procrastination - 30 November 2009
How to Beat Procrastination - 30 November 2009How to Beat Procrastination - 30 November 2009
How to Beat Procrastination - 30 November 2009
 
Remove Fear and Eliminate Many of Your Challenges
Remove Fear and Eliminate Many of Your ChallengesRemove Fear and Eliminate Many of Your Challenges
Remove Fear and Eliminate Many of Your Challenges
 
Rogues At DNI Aug 06 Part 1
Rogues At DNI Aug 06 Part 1Rogues At DNI Aug 06 Part 1
Rogues At DNI Aug 06 Part 1
 
How to overcome fear of failure.
How to overcome fear of failure.How to overcome fear of failure.
How to overcome fear of failure.
 
The softer side of building products ten points of view
The softer side of building products   ten points of viewThe softer side of building products   ten points of view
The softer side of building products ten points of view
 
Procrastination
ProcrastinationProcrastination
Procrastination
 
Mindset session handout
Mindset session handoutMindset session handout
Mindset session handout
 
Are You Thinking What You Think You're Thinking?
Are You Thinking What You Think You're Thinking?Are You Thinking What You Think You're Thinking?
Are You Thinking What You Think You're Thinking?
 
Why You Must Always Embrace Trial and Error
Why You Must Always Embrace Trial and ErrorWhy You Must Always Embrace Trial and Error
Why You Must Always Embrace Trial and Error
 
Conquer performance anxiety in 3 steps
Conquer performance anxiety in 3 stepsConquer performance anxiety in 3 steps
Conquer performance anxiety in 3 steps
 
How To Achieve Something Extraordinary In Life
How To Achieve Something Extraordinary In LifeHow To Achieve Something Extraordinary In Life
How To Achieve Something Extraordinary In Life
 
Motivation clinic
Motivation clinicMotivation clinic
Motivation clinic
 
Are you thinking what you think you are thinking?
Are you thinking what you think you are thinking?Are you thinking what you think you are thinking?
Are you thinking what you think you are thinking?
 
Why Does This Always Happen To Me? | Is Success Resources Scam
Why Does This Always Happen To Me? | Is Success Resources ScamWhy Does This Always Happen To Me? | Is Success Resources Scam
Why Does This Always Happen To Me? | Is Success Resources Scam
 
Get Uncomfortable: Breaking Out of a Creative Rut
Get Uncomfortable: Breaking Out of a Creative RutGet Uncomfortable: Breaking Out of a Creative Rut
Get Uncomfortable: Breaking Out of a Creative Rut
 

Similaire à Welcome to Module 2 & Lesson 1

How Limiting Beliefs Affect Your Life
How Limiting Beliefs Affect Your LifeHow Limiting Beliefs Affect Your Life
How Limiting Beliefs Affect Your LifeDan Cheung
 
How Limiting Beliefs Affect Your Life
How Limiting Beliefs Affect Your LifeHow Limiting Beliefs Affect Your Life
How Limiting Beliefs Affect Your LifeDan Cheung
 
7 critical steps to success
7 critical steps to success7 critical steps to success
7 critical steps to successChange Steven
 
101 Tips For Overcoming Procrastination and Laziness
101 Tips For Overcoming Procrastination and Laziness101 Tips For Overcoming Procrastination and Laziness
101 Tips For Overcoming Procrastination and LazinessFlavian Mwasi
 
How To Build Self Esteem (from www.jobxray.com)
How To Build Self Esteem (from www.jobxray.com)How To Build Self Esteem (from www.jobxray.com)
How To Build Self Esteem (from www.jobxray.com)Jobxray Jobxray
 
17 things i wish they had taught me in school
17 things i wish they had taught me in school17 things i wish they had taught me in school
17 things i wish they had taught me in schoolNigfree
 
The Top 10 Things Successful People Do To Reach Their Dreams
The Top 10 Things Successful People Do To Reach Their DreamsThe Top 10 Things Successful People Do To Reach Their Dreams
The Top 10 Things Successful People Do To Reach Their DreamsVanneza Villegas
 
How to Motivate Yourself.pdf
How to Motivate Yourself.pdfHow to Motivate Yourself.pdf
How to Motivate Yourself.pdfAsifaMakki
 
Hand Book of Life 2
Hand Book of Life 2Hand Book of Life 2
Hand Book of Life 2Raymond Red
 
Avoid these 5 energy sucking habits at all costs!
Avoid these 5 energy sucking habits at all costs!Avoid these 5 energy sucking habits at all costs!
Avoid these 5 energy sucking habits at all costs!Andrew McDonald
 
11. how to deal with it
11. how to deal with it11. how to deal with it
11. how to deal with itrondoship
 
Beyond the agile mindset agile 2012
Beyond the agile mindset   agile 2012Beyond the agile mindset   agile 2012
Beyond the agile mindset agile 2012drewz lin
 

Similaire à Welcome to Module 2 & Lesson 1 (20)

How Limiting Beliefs Affect Your Life
How Limiting Beliefs Affect Your LifeHow Limiting Beliefs Affect Your Life
How Limiting Beliefs Affect Your Life
 
How Limiting Beliefs Affect Your Life
How Limiting Beliefs Affect Your LifeHow Limiting Beliefs Affect Your Life
How Limiting Beliefs Affect Your Life
 
7 critical steps to success
7 critical steps to success7 critical steps to success
7 critical steps to success
 
Rising above the workplace bully
Rising above the workplace bullyRising above the workplace bully
Rising above the workplace bully
 
101 Tips For Overcoming Procrastination and Laziness
101 Tips For Overcoming Procrastination and Laziness101 Tips For Overcoming Procrastination and Laziness
101 Tips For Overcoming Procrastination and Laziness
 
How To Build Self Esteem (from www.jobxray.com)
How To Build Self Esteem (from www.jobxray.com)How To Build Self Esteem (from www.jobxray.com)
How To Build Self Esteem (from www.jobxray.com)
 
Essay About Procrastination
Essay About ProcrastinationEssay About Procrastination
Essay About Procrastination
 
17 things i wish they had taught me in school
17 things i wish they had taught me in school17 things i wish they had taught me in school
17 things i wish they had taught me in school
 
The Top 10 Things Successful People Do To Reach Their Dreams
The Top 10 Things Successful People Do To Reach Their DreamsThe Top 10 Things Successful People Do To Reach Their Dreams
The Top 10 Things Successful People Do To Reach Their Dreams
 
Essay On The Art Of Procrastination
Essay On The Art Of ProcrastinationEssay On The Art Of Procrastination
Essay On The Art Of Procrastination
 
How to Motivate Yourself.pdf
How to Motivate Yourself.pdfHow to Motivate Yourself.pdf
How to Motivate Yourself.pdf
 
40 good habits for students to practice every day
40 good habits for students to practice every day40 good habits for students to practice every day
40 good habits for students to practice every day
 
Hand Book of Life 2
Hand Book of Life 2Hand Book of Life 2
Hand Book of Life 2
 
Procrastination
ProcrastinationProcrastination
Procrastination
 
Avoid these 5 energy sucking habits at all costs!
Avoid these 5 energy sucking habits at all costs!Avoid these 5 energy sucking habits at all costs!
Avoid these 5 energy sucking habits at all costs!
 
Think BIG
Think BIGThink BIG
Think BIG
 
Outline Of A Persuasive Essay
Outline Of A Persuasive EssayOutline Of A Persuasive Essay
Outline Of A Persuasive Essay
 
11. how to deal with it
11. how to deal with it11. how to deal with it
11. how to deal with it
 
Beyond the agile mindset agile 2012
Beyond the agile mindset   agile 2012Beyond the agile mindset   agile 2012
Beyond the agile mindset agile 2012
 
What Are The Effects Of Procrastination
What Are The Effects Of ProcrastinationWhat Are The Effects Of Procrastination
What Are The Effects Of Procrastination
 

Plus de Dan Cheung

Strive For Balance
Strive For BalanceStrive For Balance
Strive For BalanceDan Cheung
 
Review Your Past
Review Your PastReview Your Past
Review Your PastDan Cheung
 
Welcome to Module 5
Welcome to Module 5Welcome to Module 5
Welcome to Module 5Dan Cheung
 
Putting it All Together
Putting it All TogetherPutting it All Together
Putting it All TogetherDan Cheung
 
Do You Have What it Takes
Do You Have What it Takes Do You Have What it Takes
Do You Have What it Takes Dan Cheung
 
Gather Your Resources
Gather Your ResourcesGather Your Resources
Gather Your ResourcesDan Cheung
 
Are Your Habits Helping or Hurting You?
Are Your Habits Helping or Hurting You?Are Your Habits Helping or Hurting You?
Are Your Habits Helping or Hurting You?Dan Cheung
 
Summary And Reflection
Summary And ReflectionSummary And Reflection
Summary And ReflectionDan Cheung
 
8 Habits That Guarantee Success
8 Habits That Guarantee Success8 Habits That Guarantee Success
8 Habits That Guarantee SuccessDan Cheung
 
Breaking a Negative Habit One Day at a Time
Breaking a Negative Habit One Day at a TimeBreaking a Negative Habit One Day at a Time
Breaking a Negative Habit One Day at a TimeDan Cheung
 
4 Steps to Freedom - Eliminate Habits That Smother Your Dreams
4 Steps to Freedom - Eliminate Habits That Smother Your Dreams4 Steps to Freedom - Eliminate Habits That Smother Your Dreams
4 Steps to Freedom - Eliminate Habits That Smother Your DreamsDan Cheung
 
Form Empowering Habits to Create The Life You Deserve
Form Empowering Habits to Create The Life You DeserveForm Empowering Habits to Create The Life You Deserve
Form Empowering Habits to Create The Life You DeserveDan Cheung
 
Negative Habits And Their Devastating Effects
Negative Habits And Their Devastating EffectsNegative Habits And Their Devastating Effects
Negative Habits And Their Devastating EffectsDan Cheung
 
Form Empowering Habits to Create The Life You Deserve
Form Empowering Habits to Create The Life You DeserveForm Empowering Habits to Create The Life You Deserve
Form Empowering Habits to Create The Life You DeserveDan Cheung
 
Discover Your Power by Knowing Your Intentions
Discover Your Power by Knowing Your IntentionsDiscover Your Power by Knowing Your Intentions
Discover Your Power by Knowing Your IntentionsDan Cheung
 
Welcome to Module 3
Welcome to Module 3Welcome to Module 3
Welcome to Module 3Dan Cheung
 
Summary And Reflection
Summary And ReflectionSummary And Reflection
Summary And ReflectionDan Cheung
 
See The Strategies in Action
See The Strategies in ActionSee The Strategies in Action
See The Strategies in ActionDan Cheung
 
Develop New, Empowering Habits
Develop New, Empowering HabitsDevelop New, Empowering Habits
Develop New, Empowering HabitsDan Cheung
 
Substitute Positive Habits For Negative Habits
Substitute Positive Habits For Negative HabitsSubstitute Positive Habits For Negative Habits
Substitute Positive Habits For Negative HabitsDan Cheung
 

Plus de Dan Cheung (20)

Strive For Balance
Strive For BalanceStrive For Balance
Strive For Balance
 
Review Your Past
Review Your PastReview Your Past
Review Your Past
 
Welcome to Module 5
Welcome to Module 5Welcome to Module 5
Welcome to Module 5
 
Putting it All Together
Putting it All TogetherPutting it All Together
Putting it All Together
 
Do You Have What it Takes
Do You Have What it Takes Do You Have What it Takes
Do You Have What it Takes
 
Gather Your Resources
Gather Your ResourcesGather Your Resources
Gather Your Resources
 
Are Your Habits Helping or Hurting You?
Are Your Habits Helping or Hurting You?Are Your Habits Helping or Hurting You?
Are Your Habits Helping or Hurting You?
 
Summary And Reflection
Summary And ReflectionSummary And Reflection
Summary And Reflection
 
8 Habits That Guarantee Success
8 Habits That Guarantee Success8 Habits That Guarantee Success
8 Habits That Guarantee Success
 
Breaking a Negative Habit One Day at a Time
Breaking a Negative Habit One Day at a TimeBreaking a Negative Habit One Day at a Time
Breaking a Negative Habit One Day at a Time
 
4 Steps to Freedom - Eliminate Habits That Smother Your Dreams
4 Steps to Freedom - Eliminate Habits That Smother Your Dreams4 Steps to Freedom - Eliminate Habits That Smother Your Dreams
4 Steps to Freedom - Eliminate Habits That Smother Your Dreams
 
Form Empowering Habits to Create The Life You Deserve
Form Empowering Habits to Create The Life You DeserveForm Empowering Habits to Create The Life You Deserve
Form Empowering Habits to Create The Life You Deserve
 
Negative Habits And Their Devastating Effects
Negative Habits And Their Devastating EffectsNegative Habits And Their Devastating Effects
Negative Habits And Their Devastating Effects
 
Form Empowering Habits to Create The Life You Deserve
Form Empowering Habits to Create The Life You DeserveForm Empowering Habits to Create The Life You Deserve
Form Empowering Habits to Create The Life You Deserve
 
Discover Your Power by Knowing Your Intentions
Discover Your Power by Knowing Your IntentionsDiscover Your Power by Knowing Your Intentions
Discover Your Power by Knowing Your Intentions
 
Welcome to Module 3
Welcome to Module 3Welcome to Module 3
Welcome to Module 3
 
Summary And Reflection
Summary And ReflectionSummary And Reflection
Summary And Reflection
 
See The Strategies in Action
See The Strategies in ActionSee The Strategies in Action
See The Strategies in Action
 
Develop New, Empowering Habits
Develop New, Empowering HabitsDevelop New, Empowering Habits
Develop New, Empowering Habits
 
Substitute Positive Habits For Negative Habits
Substitute Positive Habits For Negative HabitsSubstitute Positive Habits For Negative Habits
Substitute Positive Habits For Negative Habits
 

Welcome to Module 2 & Lesson 1

  • 1. Welcome to Module 2! Attacking Limiting Beliefs
  • 2. Introduction You now understand the importance of having a success mindset after completing Module 1. Module 2 focuses on overcoming and minimizing limiting beliefs. You’ll greatly reduce the resistance in your life by completing this module.
  • 3. Lesson 10: Excuses That Limit Your Success
  • 4. Introduction You’ve established an impressive success brain mindset with the first module. The next step is to aggressively deal with any limiting beliefs you may have. These are like anchors that you drag you down, sapping your motivation and resolve. It’s common to make excuses for your lack of success. The excuses are comforting in their own way. The end result is to justify to the world, and yourself, why you’re not doing better. Many of us have a series of excuses that we can pull out of a hat at a moment’s notice. There’s always one that seems to fit the bill perfectly. This is done largely to protect ourselves and to justify our current circumstances.
  • 5. Common Excuses Holding You Back From Success. 1. “I don’t know how.” This common excuse gives you permission to not even try. However, this excuse simply doesn’t hold water. At no time in the history of mankind has there been so much information available. Want to start a charity? There are hundreds of books on the subject. Need to lose 100 lbs? There are thousands of resources available. ○ One of the best ways to figure out how to do something is to find a qualified mentor(s). Another effective option is to simply try and then adjust your approach based on your results.
  • 6. 2. “I’m afraid.” This is perhaps the most socially acceptable answer. Who hasn’t been afraid? But there is very little to legitimately fear in our modern times. In most circumstances, you’re not in danger of being eaten by a lion or falling off a cliff. ○ Most of our fears are socially based and have no real consequences. Being afraid isn’t a valid excuse 99% of the time. ○ Would you rather be successful or protect your ego?
  • 7. 3. “I don’t have enough time.” Do you really believe this? Nearly all of us waste time on activities that provide no real value, including watching TV, internet surfing, and a host of other time wasters. ○ You know in your heart you could make the time for something that was truly important to you.
  • 8. 4. “I don’t have enough money.” This is another common excuse, but there is usually a way to work around a lack of financial resources. For example, if you’d like to learn to play the piano but can’t afford one, you could: ○ Find a free piano on Craigslist ○ Pick up an inexpensive digital piano in a pawnshop ○ Ask a local church or school to use their piano after hours ○ Locate a piano you can use at your local college
  • 9. 5. “It’s too late for me.” It’s too late? A person climbed Mount Everest in his 80’s. People have gone back to medical school in their 60’s. What would you like to do? ○ Getting a late start might be less convenient and more challenging, but there’s nothing wrong with that. A late start means that you’ll only take on the challenges that are really important to you. That could be a good thing. ○ To be fair, there are a few things that require an earlier start than others. You’re not likely to play in the NBA if you take up basketball in your 30’s. But you could be a coach or work in the front office.
  • 10. 6. “It’s too hard.” Some endeavors are certainly more competitive than others. But claiming that something is “too hard” is really just another way of admitting that you’re afraid. ○ The truth is that people with limited resources and talent can still be extremely successful. ○ We tend to imagine the competition is much tougher than it really is. The average person doesn’t have a lot of control over himself. He’s not truly committed. Those with motivation and stamina are really the ones who succeed.
  • 11. Outro People that are successful on a regular basis tend to have the fewest excuses. How could it be any other way? Those with excuses are able to justify not taking action. However, no action equals no results. So put aside your excuses and go after what you truly want. You’ll be glad you did! Do you have limiting beliefs that influence the results you achieve in life? The next lesson will address these beliefs and begin to remove the impact they have on your life.
  • 12. Get Started On The Tips In This Lesson: What are the excuses you use to justify not taking action or setting larger goals? What do you tell yourself when you think of chasing after a big goal, but then decide against it? 1. Make a list of the excuses you use that prevent you from being more successful. 2. Examine how these excuses have limited you in the past. 3. Consider the damage they will consider to cause in the future. 4. Find evidence to prove to yourself that those excuses are inaccurate. 5. Take one action that gets you past one of your excuses and moves you toward a goal.