How To Get Another Chance At Anything
No more tips.No more tricks.No more hacks.
Let’s be real, you already know this.
Just like you already know that you need to eat your fruits and veggies, you also know that temporary behaviors will never lead you to long term success.In fact, you’re probably so sick of me saying the same things again and again!But it’s true.
Tips, tricks, and hacks are the “sizzle” of the steak.
The steak itself is the disciplined, day-in, day-out practice of principles and values.You can make those habits small but you have to make them consistent.
We are now in the second week of February.
Most people have already quit their New Year’s Resolutions by now.Maybe you did, too.The good news is that you don’t have to wait a whole year to start again.Today just started and you’ve got all of it to make a difference.You’be been given a chance to succeed, and the thing is that no matter what happens, you will be given another chance
2 Minute Action
Let’s go with a reflection and turn it into action.What’s something you failed recently?What is the first step to improvement?If you don’t know the answer, now is the time to ask for help.People who ask for help usually move on.Prideful people who don’t ask for help move slower and/or suffer through their experience.
The Unintuitive Way A Brick Wall Can Show The Future
Lots of people can have a difficult conversation.Lots of people can go for a 4 mile run.Lots of people can overcome a fear.That’s all great.Those experiences tell us what we’re capable of.But what happens next is truly important.
What happens next is how consistently we do these things.
When we conquer new fears everyday, we build a powerful confidence that lets us approach what was once unapproachable.When we run everyday, running becomes easy and we are on to the next challenge.When we are consistently assertive and kind, we develop a reputation of respect and dependability that helps us with later endeavors.
Our daily actions are investments in our future.
Every second counts and every decision matters.My old high-school track coach used to say:“Every practice is like one brick and at the end of the season, you’ll have a brick wall. If you miss one practice, it probably won’t make a difference, but if you make a habit of it, the whole wall will be full of gaps.”
Every day is a brick.
Either you show up and make it happen, or you leave the gap.
2 Minute Action
It takes 2 minutes to visualize your day.Walk through how it will go and rehearse your actions.Prepare for battle!This is your time to suit up and commit to a day of purpose.Pick one brick to lay and make it happen.
The Hidden, Everyday Choice That Can Change Your Life
It’s not what you think.It’s not a montage of running and working out.You don’t get to do 4 push-ups and then, by the end of the 4-minute theme song, you’re strong and capable.You have to feel every rep, every early morning, every aching muscle cell.There’s just no other way, yet.
Consider this another reminder.
Consider this another slow, consistent, deliberate stroke of the hammer.You get the glorious gift of a brand new day, every day!
You get another shot every 24 hrs.
You get to choose, again and again.Drip. Drip. Drip.Whatever you’re working toward, the only way there is consistent, daily action.
2 Minute Action
This isn’t new information.This isn’t some cutting edge new technique.This is the same, old-school law of physics that has always been the way things work.
What are you afraid of doing?
Sales calls? Asking for a raise? Having lunch with your mom?Pick one. Make it happen. It’s probably just 2 minutes away.Today, you’ve been given another shot.Don't let yourself down.