We are driven more by our desire to not fail, than our desire to succeed. It’s a seemingly small nuance, but once fully comprehended changes the way we understand our fellow humans and ourselves.
The common internal dialogue…
I’d love to start that business, but what if I failed?
I want to ask for that promotion, but what if I got turned down?
I’d like to invest into this strategic hire, but what if it doesn’t work out?
Could you fail? Absolutely.
Could you win? Absolutely.
Is attempting to win the same as attempting to fail? They both start with an action - the “attempt”. As Wayne Gretzky said - “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” What if Wayne attempted to miss 100% of his shots? I’d imagine a few would still find their way through the net. Jordan and Kobe missed more shots than they made as is true for all the greats. The greatest risk of all is inaction and hovering in the middle.
Change the internal narrative by removing the dreaded what if’s and get definitive…
I’m going to start that business.
I’m asking for that promotion.
I’m investing into this strategic hire.
I’m going to take the shot!
Then with lots of hard work, dedication, courage, focus, drive and pure grit, let the cards land where they may - NEVER accepting NO as a final answer (most importantly from yourself).
Power to the Entrepreneur!
Tim Martinez
“The Inside Man”
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Fantastic advise. Always from you. You’re the GURU!