Being comfortable with where you are could be a sign that it’s time to raise your standards. Challenging yourself may seem boring and unproductive, but in the end, it pays off.
How does it pay off? When you start developing a good habit, it follows you throughout your life. It will show up in how you do everything. You may not be able to recognize it right away because you’ve been working on it for so long, but others will be able to notice it and see your potential.
Think Differently
How do you get better results? What can you do to separate yourself from the average person? Why do you even want to challenge yourself when no one is paying attention?
You get better results by going the extra mile. Most people can do what they’re asked to do, but very few will go the extra mile. How do you go the extra mile?
Going the extra mile means you take it one step further, even when no one is watching. Run one more lap. Read one more page. Save one more dollar.
Do what others aren’t doing.
Raising your standards is where growth happens. You are doing more than the regular person to become better. It doesn’t happen all at once, but you will improve one step at a time.
Stretch Yourself
Even when it seems like you can’t do one more, take a deep breath and go for it! It might hurt, but it won’t kill you.
Get into the habit of doing more. Doing more will allow you to create a pattern of never giving up. When the others stop, you keep going.
This is a characteristic that is only found in people who are disciplined and focused. Distractions will not get in their way. Limiting beliefs will not destroy their work ethic. They know they can only grow if they stretch themselves.
Get Rid Of The Excuses
It can be done, you just have to believe it and raise your standards.
There are many people who are ready to give you a million reasons why you should stop and how it’s a waste of time. These negative comments begin to stick in your head.
When you’re alone, thinking about going the extra mile, those voices will speak to you:
- “Who are you to do this?”
- “That will never work…”
- “You don’t even know how to do that.”
- “Why don’t you relax, it’s not going to happen anyway…”
- “Who do you think you are?”
All of these whispers are floating around in your head, but don’t let it hold you back. It feels good to do more than what’s expected of you – it defines who you are and what you’re capable of. All you have to do is follow through.
Stop Expecting It To Be Easy
Greatness is within you, but you have to do the work in order to activate it. That means not listening to the naysayers and expecting things to come easy.
We want things to meet us where we are. Greatness doesn’t meet you where you are – you must get up and go to it! Rise to the occasion and display your best efforts.
It’s not going to be easy. If you want to step into your future, there is work that has to be done. Raise your standards and meet your potential. You’ll surprise yourself at how productive you can be and how far you can go.
#BeGoalden