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Some
psychologists say, "If a child has not had a serious
fall within the first year of life, they are being too
closely guarded." Now you might not agree with
that statement in regards to children, but that statement
needs to be said for our adult lives. Have you had a
serious fall in the past year? If not, is it because
you're being too closely guarded? Are you too
cautious? Too safe? Too practical? Too
boring?
Your
lack of courage is costing you - a lot! It is your lack of
courage that keeps you from greater profits, more intimate
relationships, and a life you love!
The
good news is one act of courage--in any area of your
life--has a powerful affect on all the other areas of your
life. Your career, your marriage, your friendships
need just one outrageous act to bounce you out of a rut
and into a more abundant, courageous life!
During
one of my recent speeches, after sharing with my audience
about the time I moved to Hawaii by myself at the age of
18, I asked them to yell out the most outrageous thing
they've ever done in life. After a short pause a man
yelled, "I once bought a sailboat, and I didn't know
a thing about sailing!" Another shouted,
"I walked away from a six-figure income to start my
own business!" A lady called out, "I
backpacked in Europe for a summer!" another shouted,
"I met a man in a bar and married him--and we're
still happily married today!"
The
synergy in that room was magical! As we relived our most
outrageous acts of courage, we began to paint a path to
risk again.
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