Facing and Overcoming Obstacles

There is an old African proverb that states “together the ants ate the elephant”.  An examination of this proverb reveals one ant may not be able to consume an elephant, but a group of ants together got the job done.  We will face obstacles in our lives; that is a fact.  We will experience challenges, there is no way around that.  We will encounter what deem as impossible odds, a true statement.  The thing we must remember is these challenges are only a “show stopper” if we let them be.   We may be individualistic, with a desire to say “I DID THIS MYSELF”, but there is nothing wrong with learning from the practices and procedures of others to overcome whatever may be hindering you from reaching your goal.  It is a matter of perspective.  Thomas Edison used his failures as a litmus test of what not to do to be successful.  In essence, he learned from his mistakes and eliminated those things that didn’t work, until he found what work, and now we have the light bulb.   

Scientists throughout recorded history review the failures and successes of others to develop new and improved medicines, technologies and inventions to enhance the quality of life.  Why not use the same approach for whatever is hindering you from greatness?  Want to be a fitness guru; find out the processes used by those you consider to have arrived.   Have a desire to inspire others to greatness; look at what inspires you.  As long as there is a will, as the saying goes, there is a way.   Sometimes going around, over, under or just ignoring an obstacle is the way to deal with it.  Ignoring an obstacle may not seem effective, but one situation that it works well for is when those that have no interest in your success decides to pour their non-factual opinions into your dreams as if they are the final authority.   There is another proverb that states the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.   Elephants are large beast and seem to be impossible to consume, but if we deal with our obstacles in manageable “bites”, they will be overcome and we will be successful in our endeavors! Are you ready to start living your life of purpose on purpose? Schedule a Free Discovery call with me today.

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