One of the most unfortunate aspects in the world we live in is that far too many people live the life of the status quo. The day to day routine, mundane seems to be the norm. Far too many people are working in jobs that they don’t like just to pay the bills.
The day might begin with a coffee to clear the cobwebs and end with falling asleep on the couch in front of the TV.
In essence it is to get up, go to work, come home, go to bed, repeat.
Resistance will be the biggest roadblock to breaking free from the status quo. Resistance can take you away from your dreams and purpose. Resistance might be that voice inside that talks you out of an idea or doing something different. Resistance loves mediocrity, resistance loves just getting by, resistance loves procrastination. These are the allies of resistance. It could be a dead end job, an over taxing career, a family member, or a friend that wants you to go right back to sleep, back to the land of the status quo.
Resistance has won many a battle…it has helped many people never to achieve their dreams and goals. Never never let resistance win! You must push through and overcome…you will need to focus…have laserfocus!
I say NO to the status quo!
We are meant to live a life of excellence. We are all meant to be great! We are all meant to have lives that are extraordinary. This doesn’t mean that we will discover a cure for cancer or that we will win an Olympic medal, although if you can do that then go for it. What it means is that we are living our best life! We are all meant to live to our true potential, our purpose.
There will be hurdles along the way. Sometimes these hurdles will feel like 30 foot walls. They are there to test you to see how badly you want it!
What gets people get stuck in the status quo is limiting beliefs. It is imperative to identify those limiting beliefs and rewire our belief system.
What are your dreams? Are you chasing them or are you pushing them aside?
As I embark on the second half of my life I am chasing my dreams, seeking out new ways to make a difference, to help others and to give back. We all need to live a life that is purpose driven. Putting in time is such a waste of time.
So who is with me? Who says NO to the status quo?
I know I do!!