New changes can be exciting and daunting at the same time. Anyone who looks to grow has to put themselves in uncomfortable situations on a constant basis. Forget the comfort zone. Starting out fresh leads to countless possibilities throughout life.
Welcome new challenges everyday and watch the progress that comes along. There is no room for relaxation and sympathy in the “uncomfort” zone. Sometimes you have to make sacrifices that have become habit over the years.
New Chapters: The World Doesn’t Wait Around
Growing over the years brings wisdom that no amount of education or training can ever replicate.
New chapters are a constant in life. Someone may be moving to a completely new city on their own or going back to school to further their formal education. The possibilities are endless in this journey called life. However, life doesn’t wait around for when someone is ready to be proactive and ambitious.
Life passes up tons of people because they keep telling themselves “one day.” One day turns into tomorrow, next week, then next month and even next year. Without realizing it, five years will pass by and that same “one day” will be thrown around like nothing.
Putting off something important is a strategic action that many people never master. “One day, I want to open my own law firm,” compared to “one day I will start going to the gym” are completely different. One requires years of dedication, formal education and experience, and upfront capital. The other requires determination and willpower.
The world doesn’t wait around for someone to get in shape or taking better care of their body. The world doesn’t wait when “the time is right” to start a side hustle. Life will pass up the procrastinator far more than the person who fails over and over again. Failure often leads to success; inaction only leads to the lack of failure and success.
New opportunities are closer than most think; there will never be a perfect time to take action. The world will continuously change and will never stop to wait for anyone.
Starting Out Fresh: Blank Slates
A novel cannot start without a blank sheet of paper. A movie can’t become a global hit without a blank script. A new business cannot become successful without a blank business plan.
Everything worthwhile in life starts from nothing.
Nothing leads to something. Blank slates may be scary to confront, but are nonetheless necessary for any worthwhile endeavor.
LeBron James didn’t become the best basketball player in the world without first learning how to dribble and shoot. He started playing with a blank slate and worked his way to the top over the years. The best of the best start from the same position as everyone else- from the bottom.
The top of any field is widely respected because of the countless hours of dedication and hard work required to get there. Few people are willing to make endless sacrifices to reach the pinnacle of their craft. Starting out fresh is paramount to any type of worthwhile, long-lasting, and recognizable success.
Roadblocks and Setbacks
As anyone over the age of one knows, life is full of ups and downs. Things will not always (and rarely ever do) go exactly as planned. Roadblocks are a constant; unfortunate and undesirable events will be guaranteed in life.
Failure doesn’t typically discourage even the most successful people.
Pushing through is necessary for anyone looking to obtain any level of success. The world will never give out success; roadblocks and setbacks are constant and will never cease to exist.
Discouraging times are not foreign to any type of marathon. Life is about learning from your mistakes and attempting to not repeat them in the future.
Sometimes setbacks lead to two steps backwards but ultimately set up for greater success in the future. Failing is a necessary part of life. If someone is not failing that means they aren’t trying. No effort and giving up is more detrimental than the act of failing.
Starting Out Fresh: New Beginnings
Life works in weird ways. Nothing ever seems to be set in stone. One day your world could completely change without any forewarning.
New beginnings hold countless opportunities for growth and self-discovery. There is no reason to force anything that isn’t mean to be. Sometimes we want to fast forward to get to the end goal. However, life would be meaningless if we could get everything we wanted with the snap of a finger.
The journey is what shapes an individual. Success doesn’t define someone’s character. The moments leading up to and before any type of worthwhile success are what builds a strong man or woman. Life is a marathon that should be viewed with an open perspective. Appreciate every moment especially new beginnings.
