Don’t let the bastards grind you down.
This Latin phrase, popularized during WWII, always draws chuckles and after the chuckle, the head nodding. Yep good advice, I gotta remember that.
But unlike WWII, “the bastards” aren’t an opposing army, they may actually be people who are on your side: friends, spouses, colleagues, the boss, or a family member. These people can sometimes be “dream killers”.
That’s a crazy idea.
You can’t afford to do that.
You’re out of your league.
That seems like a big risk.
The worst is when the dream killer statements collide headlong into your own limiting beliefs and self doubt.
When this happens here are five steps:
- Write it down – That’s a crazy idea…
- Turn it into a question – Is that a crazy idea?
- Ask: What have I seen, heard and done that suggests it’s a crazy idea?
- Ask: What have I seen, heard and done that suggests it’s a good idea?
- Now evaluate from your clearest, most enlightened, and most confident self.
Maybe it is a crazy idea OR maybe it’s a great idea that opens up new opportunities.
Can’t wait to hear what you discover.
Until next Tuesday. YIPPEE!
Elizabeth
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Oh, I hear you on this one! Elephant just picked up my piece on my naysaying mom!!
http://www.elephantjournal.com/2015/01/she-mother-me-daughter/
Thanks Lisa.
Elizabeth