Why You Quit | Starting Over On Your Goals
Success doesn’t happen overnight. It’s more than likely going to require a few false starts. You have to be willing to commit to starting over again and again to reach your goals.
Why You Quit | Starting Over On Your Goals
I don’t know you, but I am willing to bet that your process for launching a new idea looks like THIS:
Gets inspiration.
Googles ALL the things.
Buys ALL the things.
Promote the idea a handful of times.
Watch other people crush their goals.
Gets anxious. Accept that you’re not ready yet.
Decides to start another time.
I mean…Who do you think you are to do something so bold anyway, right?
Does that sound anything like your goal-setting process?
If it is that easy for you to quit, this mindset presents itself in other areas of your life. Is that a fair assumption?
Do you give silent treatment to your partner when they oppose your views? Do you stop going to the gym after a few days? Do you abandon your budget the moment you get in your feelings?
How many times have you changed your mind about changing your life?
Each time you decide to say ‘yes’ to your insecurities, fears, or ego, you are saying ‘no’ to changing your life. Imagine how much further along your life, business or relationships would be if you decided that quitting wasn’t an option.
Why we start over
That anxiousness you feel when you are about to quit your goals is your insecurity getting triggered. There could be several reasons why that’s happening; here are just a few:
- You underestimated the amount of work required to achieve your goal.
- You overestimated your commitment to the goal.
- You’re surrounded by low-standard people.
- You forgot that you didn’t always know what you know now.
Starting over is OK.
Many of the people you admire aren’t successful by accident.
Yes, they have their talents and their gifts. They also mastered the art of starting over with their goals. You only see the tip of their iceberg. They rarely show the moments when they had to pivot or start over. It may not feel like it now, but starting over can be the greatest gift to your growth and success if done right.
Starting over without a plan is not OK.
You are setting yourself up for failure if you think you can keep doing the same things and get a new result. It is a waste of your time. I’m not in the business of wasting my time. I would assume you are not either. The more time you spend attempting to solve the problem your old way, the longer it will take you to get there.
Objectively review your failure.
When we perceive an experience as a failure, it’s difficult to discern the lesson without experiencing the feelings. I’ll be sharing exactly how to do that later.
Create a better action plan.
Use the lessons you’ve learned and allow them to guide you through your next action plan.
Now you have data points and better directions. You’re also more equipped to take on this journey. If you need to take a break to center yourself before you start again, then do so. You may not see the results, but that doesn’t mean you’re not succeeding. Under the surface of those feelings, you are creating a person who is stronger and more resilient.
Create an action plan that sets your fullest self free.
Bottom Line
Your message matters. What you have to offer to the world matters. Don’t attach yourself to the channel in which you share it. If you have to start over, don’t abandon the message. Just change the channel.
If you hear me telling you that you can expect to start over, what will you do to ensure that you don’t quit on your big vision?
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