“‘Great spirits always encounter violent opposition from mediocre minds.’ Albert Einstein. Whenever we raise our consciousness, undertake new learning, whether golf, mathematics or sewing, or decide on a new course in life we encounter opposition. It just is what is.
That opposition comes from others in the form of criticisms and doubts, often well-intentioned, as they attempt to spare you the disappointment from ‘disillusioned thinking’ or ‘risky’ actions. Often, it comes from ourselves when we attempt to change things.
All of it is a normal part of life. ‘If man was meant to fly, god would have given him wings’. ‘I can’t do it, I don’t know how!’ ‘The economy sucks I will never get ahead.’ ‘Get a steady job, stop dreaming big.’ Differing limiting beliefs come to us from multiple directions.
Adjust And Continue – Adapt And Overcome – Keep on Going
From ourself or from others. When we undertake new learning there’s a learning curve. We’ve never done it before. We shouldn’t expect to be good at it from the start, but we do. Then we discover it seems harder than we expected it to be and we get mad or give up.
Well, some don’t. They get through the opposition. Others want to quit smoking, or lose weight, eat differently or exercise more and after a few days their motivation seems to wane. Think of all the new year resolutions that go by the wayside. All of this IS part of life.
It’s normal and natural. In order to counter it, or overcome it, you must persist. When you begin telling yourself ‘it is hard’, you must stop and look for how you can make it easier. You must persist! You might take smaller steps. That is one good way to keep going.
Find Or Create A Way – Stay Committed – Make It Happen
People ‘bite off more than they can chew’. They decide to clean the whole house. After a few hours they give up. The task is too large. How do you eat an elephant? Bite by bite. Clean less, for shorter time, but more often and you’ll get it done. Just keep doing it.
If others dissuade you, keep in mind the Wright Brothers’ father thought they were fools to spend their time trying to fly. It happens. Listen to others. They may have important, relevant and applicable feedback, but if you really want to follow your heart’s dreams, do it.
Stop giving up. Stop listening to negative, defeatist thinking from whomever it comes from. Start believing in yourself. Start keeping your promises. Follow through. Manage your mindset, your feelings and you will take the right actions to get better results. You will!
You Ought Not Be Surprised When You Encounter Opposition
Opposition makes us grow. That’s how our muscles grow. It took time to learn to roll over, sit up, crawl and walk. Now you do it without giving it much thought at all. Have a purpose, have a plan, work the plan, adjust as necessary but keep going. Keep at it.
Einstein’s quote continues, ‘The mediocre mind is incapable of understanding the man who refuses to bow blindly to conventional prejudices and chooses instead to express his opinions courageously and honestly.’ It applies to everything.’ It applies to you and others.
Live your dreams. Create your best life ever. Hardship and challenges, doubts and plateaus are all part of life. Learning how to overcome difficulty, and resolve to keep going, IS an important set of skills, habits, and the mindset to have. You only get it from doing it. You know, from experience. You only develop it through hardship. You’ll be better for all of it. So, celebrate everything!” Rex Sikes
“Thanks to the Mind Design process, I have discovered that I have more indomitable strength and courage than I gave myself credit for!” Kathy Strong, NLP Trainer and Coach, Bleadon, England
“So am grateful to have found you on my journey Rex Sikes you are doing amazing things for this world – Brian Alexander, Entrepreneur, Chicago, IL
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