First off, all limitations within your control are self imposed. Self-imposed limitations are the lies we tell ourselves as to why we can’t do something. Telling ourselves these lies result in a piss poor attitude because we begin to believe the entirety of life is out of our control.
If you take a look at the most successful people in the world, you’ll quickly notice that they all have something in common. These people have conquered their limitations and they don’t follow the norm.
If you would like to achieve the same status, here are some of the best tips on how to overcome limitations.
When you lack vision, you have no direction to take your life. With no direction, you limit yourself to external sources and opinions that should hold no weight on you. Having a vision means seeing yourself as if you are already the person you want to be. For example, I want to be a famous writer and speaker. That means on a daily basis I have to make sure I read books and articles within my realm of interest, write a lot, practice speaking and learn how to block out negative opinions. None of us strive to be average. We strive for our envisioned self-defined greatness. Having a vision requires action so if you aren’t willing to take the action then you’re settling for average at best.
Most people want to get rid of their fear of failure. It’s the one thing they think is holding them back from being successful.
You may find that the real reason you have yet to succeed is because:
The second rule to becoming limitless is to always be original.
I am not talking about thinking in an original way. Anyone can do that. What I am talking about is having the courage to act on your plans. It’s going out there and implementing your ideas so that you can succeed faster. That’s how successful people operate. They let their mind free and then support their amazing ideas by taking action. My advice would be to promise yourself that the next time you get a brilliant idea that can help you succeed financially, think it through thoroughly and then go for it!
Don’t hesitate. That’s what losers do.
If you really need to know the answer to something, you should ask, right?
Wrong.
Personally, I avoid asking people questions, especially if I could easily find the answer to them if I did some research myself. By asking others for answers, you start to rely on them. Relying on others limit you, which is exactly what you want to avoid if you want to overcome limitations.
Another reason you should stop asking questions is because the answer is probably within you already. Oftentimes, we ask questions only because we seek others’ confirmation and not the answer itself.
That’s why I say, if you dig deep down within yourself, you’ll be able to find the answers. Therefore, follow your guts and trust no one but yourself. You are the only one who truly knows what you want.
Let’s say you got 2 choices:
Most people would choose option 1 because that’s the norm and that’s what the majority does. This is exactly what I want you to completely stop doing. In fact, I recommend that you start playing around by doing one or two things each day that go against what the majority does.
As an example, If I were to say if I like someone or not, I could play around by saying “yes” when everyone else answered “no”. Of course, I will have to argue about my choice after, but that’s part of the game.
Playing against the norm is a great achievement because that means you’ll no longer be limited by the rules society places on your shoulders.
Hard work is faith that you will win. It’s the actionable belief that whatever is in front of you stands no chance against your determination and will. We don’t work hard because it’s a painfully long process that makes us question ourselves. Always remember that limitations are weaker than your hard work. Stay consistent with effort and don’t feed into your feelings and emotions that are inconsistent with your goal.
If you stop believing in what you preach and practice, it’s just a matter of time before you meet the wall. You have to believe in your ideas so strongly because when the going gets tough, your mind will do one thing and that is to lie to you.
Ignore your thoughts and say “I believe!” instead.
Every big star, every big name, and every successful human being on this planet used to be big believers as well. In fact, don’t take it from me. Take it from one of the most successful people.
“You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe.”
– Oprah Winfrey
As you may have noticed, all these rules have something in common. They appeal to you on a personal level because success is an individual process.
There are no limits when you don’t limit yourself. Use these tips and start learning how to overcome limitations from now on!
