Ever wondered why humans make excuses?
Excuses are masks. They mask deeper issues. In this book I took a deep dive into the reasons people make excuses. The result is an eye-opening look at not only why we come up with excuses ourselves but why we put up with excuses from other people, from friends to coworkers, and how we can move past excuses to being more productive and more honest with each other.
Humans have an innate desire to distinguish themselves. We all crave to do something different, something great that sets us apart. Sometimes, this desire is internally driven. Other times, it is to satisfy others who have high expectations of us…
Confront your Fears
What if I told you that it does not matter if you tried and failed? The only failure is in not trying at all.
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Get rid of Procrastination
Procrastination steals our dreams and quietly eats away our lives. 24 hours is all that a day has. “By the street of by and by one arrives at never”.
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Commit to a Goal/Cause
To be committed to achieving something, you have to believe in that goal or cause. If an individual has no goal, they are just drifting through life. As the saying goes, goals are like road maps to a destination. Without them, every stop is the destination.
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Pursue Mastery
First learn to embrace the growth mindset and hone your expertise. People who consistently deliver high-quality results differentiate themselves from others and make no excuses. They are on a mission.
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Soar like the Eagle
The eagle understands flying high. The eagle is not slothful and never compromises on values. Like the eagle, you can soar high with power and grace and sustain a life of purpose and excellence.
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