Are you like me? There is a little voice in the back of my head that tells me I can do better. Occasionally, it is crippling loud and other times it is subdued and nearly the faintest whisper. But that desire to level up life is alive within me. Sometimes is makes me want to take on way more than the average person can fathom. But with that here is what I believe. My intention is to elaborate more on each of these beliefs. Today, my intention is to list them and see which one’s resonate with you and what I think help take me to the next level.
1.) The path to success is never a straight line. You will go up, down, in circles, backward, and upside down. Embrace the journey and learn from it. Every good story has challenges and obstacles. The hero overcomes these challenges. Be the hero of your story. But- don’t fail to create the plan. Nothing happens when there isn’t a plan in place. Have the plan, but know it isn’t going to always go as simple as planned.
2.) Notice moments of synchronicity. I believe these are guiding lights to lead you down the right path. They are our maps. They are put in front of you to notice. Pay attention. Many times I think this is God pointing you in the right direction. Pay attention and keep that faith.
3.) Get your reps in. One way we learn is through repetition. You have to do the reps to level up. You will not be a superstar on the first attempt, but with enough reps, you continue to get better. Do you reps!
4.) Find the silver lining. Tough things will happen. We have a choice of the emotion we put behind it. You can wallow in desperation, or choose to learn from it and grow. Find the positive in the situation.
5.) It takes a village…. The people you surround yourself with help you level up. Add value to the people in your village. Dream BIG with them. Serve them. Help one another set goals, learn from one another, and achieve success together. It takes a village to make your dreams a reality.
6.) You are your habits. Your body will reflect what you do. If you want to make changes, change your habits. But, a word of caution, changing a habit is one of the hardest things to do. Seek help.
7.) Seek help! Just like it takes a village, leveling up means you are not afraid to ask for help. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is simply ask.
8.) Don’t take life too seriously. Be light-hearted. Dance in the rain. Sing into the spatula. Go down the slide. Laugh so hard you spit out your drink.
9.) Be risky. Sometimes the only way to level up is to take the risk. Risks are scary. You will learn something from the risk. You will grow from the risk. You will change from the risk. Be calculated. Seek help and advice. But without risk, the reward is dismal. Want the reward, choose the risk.
10.) Place your family first. Moments and people only last for so long. Create those memories and stories with the people that mean the most. Be the parent you dream of being and set the example for your kids. Make time for them, be involved. Place your closest friends and family high on your list. Call your parents. Find time to connect with your partner. These memories go beyond the mundane day-to-day.
We all have different beliefs and we are all at different points on our path to make our dreams a reality. Some people may connect with these beliefs, and some pay think I am off in left field picking daisies. That’s okay. My goal for the next few weeks is to discuss these beliefs in more detail and how they have helped me shape my past and will continue to develop my future. I believe big things are coming. Here is to the adventure.
