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The Two Most Common Reasons For Not Accomplishing More
Think about this statement:
You will accomplish more if you dare to undertake more.
I came across a similar statement to this not too long ago in a book I was reading and it got me thinking. Sure, I certainly agree with this…it makes total sense.
If I want that Japanese language certification I’ve had my eyes on, I’ve got to undertake the necessary action to achieve it – a study schedule, more time with my tutor, registering for the exam, and taking the psychological leap that I can do it.
If I want to climb Mt. Everest, I’m going to have to undertake many, many things – a physical training plan, a change in diet, completing a lot of smaller climbs, setting aside the $35,000 commitment and accepting that life itself would be on the line.
If I want that hot date, I’ve got to go ask for it.
Undertaking more is daring, no matter how big or small the goal because it means that we are always going into the unknown. We face fears and in the end, learn much more about ourselves.
Accomplishments equate to progress.
Progress doesn’t come from stagnation. It comes from doing.
So why don’t people undertake more?
What’s holding them back from accomplishing more?
I surveyed a wide range of people and asked them the same question: “Why aren’t you accomplishing more?”
I got a wide variety of answer however there were two that popped up repeatedly (in some wording or another)…
The Two Most Common Reasons For Not Accomplishing More
“I don’t know what I want.” - This was very common. People don’t even know what they want in life! Don’t you think this is a shame? A lack of defined goals is going to lead you nowhere.
You can’t undertake more if you don’t know what you want to achieve. No goals equals no accomplishments.
Dare to define the exactly want you want from life, undertake actions that will lead you towards those things, and achieve them. You will accomplish more in life once you have the courage to define what it is that you want from life.
“I’m too busy with …” - This is an excuse for a lack of prioritization. It’s a way of saying “what I really want is not important” while tricking yourself into thinking that you really are making progress. It’s also a great way to trick yourself into thinking that you don’t have enough time.
Maybe it’s time for you to stop being so busy and start focusing on making real progress on the things you truly want to do.
Dare to relentlessly analyze how you are spending your time, and make time for what really matters. Dare to stop being so busy on the things that aren’t getting you anywhere.
You will accomplish more if you dare to undertake more.