Is Your Pond Too Small?!

“Life’s only limitations are those you set upon yourself, for as long as you strive hard enough anything is achievable.”

~Chad Williams

Often times we set a goal for ourselves, reach it and sit back to revel in our accomplishment.  Before you get TOO relaxed, remember that being the big fish in a small pond is not what life is about.  Some of the most successful people in this life became that way by pushing their boundaries.  Ask anyone you consider successful what their secret is and chances are it revolves around trying new things, stepping outside of their comfort zone and NEVER being content with their level of achievement.  They were not satisfied with being the best in one area; they had to test their skills in deeper waters!  Whether they sank or swam, they stretched their limits and discovered new abilities.  Yesterday’s challenge was to begin charting your course and taking control of your destiny.  Today is all about eradicating your limits and striving to reach the heights of success you deserve.      

In order to see continuous progress in our lives, we have to be willing to swim outside of our comfy kiddy pools.  One of the first ways to start erasing your limits is to release your fears and imagine yourself thriving in a new and challenging environment.  Instead of making this process a terrifying one, look forward to discovering unknown talents.  Second, find new contacts that can enlighten and educate you.  Nurture these relationships to better yourself.  Third, fervently challenge yourself with new activities.  We never know what we can do until we try.  Surprise yourself often by trying something new, taking a class, reading a book you would never look twice at or exploring a new place.  Any time that you feel you have reached a pinnacle, it is time to climb another hill!     

    

It can be easy to set limits and find comfort in where we are NOW.  However, limits curb achievement and comfort promotes stagnation.  Keep exploring unknown waters!  Allow yourself space to grow in an environment that can handle that change.  Never limit yourself in this life!  Utilize and exercise EVERY gift that you know of and discover all those which you do not know of.  Whenever you start feeling comfortable with your level of success, check your pond!  It just may be time to move into broader waters!  Until next time my loves!