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Unblock the Obstacles: Embracing Challenges on the Path to Success
By Shay Lynch
June 15, 2024
Life is a journey filled with hurdles, challenges, and the unexpected
Murphy’s Law seems to always lurk around the corner.
However, it’s important to remember that life’s difficulties are what shape us and teach us resilience.
This is why I embrace doing hard things on purpose;
By setting challenges that I must immerse myself in
And they serve as powerful lessons in overcoming obstacles and growing stronger in life.
In the realm of goal setting, the “U” of the CONQUER Method – Unblock Obstacles, plays a crucial role.
Challenges comes in many forms, and while some will plague everyone, mostly they are unique to us and our lifestyle
It is for that reason we must prepare for obstacles,
Just like a Project Manager would conduct a Risk Assessment at the beginning of the project.
2 key areas of Challenges worth consideration are:
⏩Internal Obstacles:
YES that’s YOU
The biggest hurdle often lies within ourselves – our internal dialogue.
Our minds are wired to keep us safe, which can sometimes translate into overthinking which ends up thinking ourselves out of doing things.
Willpower is limited, so it’s important to develop strategies to top this.
💥Risk Assessment:
In project management, risk assessment is a cornerstone.
Similarly, in our personal and professional lives, it’s vital to brainstorm potential obstacles.
Understanding these obstacles helps us prepare effective strategies to tackle them head-on,
So whatever challenge we set, and the obstacles that lie ahead,
They are just hurdles to jump over and not roadblocks that stop you in your tracks.
🙏🏼 Forgiving Ourselves:
Failure is a part of growth.
When we stumble or falter, it’s important to practice self-forgiveness.
Learn from setbacks, but don’t let them define your journey.
Use perceived failures as feedback to do things a little better next time
And as stepping stones to greater success.
⏩External Challenges:
External obstacles can come in various forms –
Be it people, lifestyle constraints, or entrenched habits.
Identifying these external factors allows us to navigate around them or find solutions that work despite their presence.
Remember, the road to success is rarely smooth,
And it’s the obstacles we must endure and overcome that lead to the greatest achievements.
As I often say, sailors don’t learn their skills on calm seas.
Embrace challenges, learn from them, and keep pushing forward towards your goals.
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