"The Paradox of Potential"
There are many reasons that we are where we are in our personal and professional journeys. The past is the past, and we each had to navigate many good and bad experiences to get here today.
Finger pointing is a common pass time and it holds us back from moving closer to our own potential. In my discussions with people at all stages of their careers, the ones who are struggling the most are quick to place the blame on someone or something.
In my own career path I have had some highs and some lows. If I desire to take credit for when my hard work and ingenuity paid off, I also have to take ownership of the low times. While there were always other people involved in the ups and the downs, the once constant was me.
If you are not feeling positive about your current gap between your potential and your results, grab hold of everything that has ever happened to you and let go of the blame. Do not blame yourself, but also do not blame others. You are where you are and that is a great place to start.
You are the architect of everything that happens from this day forward. You do not need to ask for permission from anyone else to make changes. Take ownership, but with that you must take 100% of the responsibility.
Personally I have struggled with doing this, as I worry that if I fail all the fingers will be pointing at me. Yet once I learned that I must be in control if I want the levels of success that I desire, then I am willing to take my chances as the one in charge of my life.
Have A Great Day.
thom singer
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