Go Big or Go Home

“One day, I’ll start a company. One day I’ll be a great influencer. I could write an awesome blog, author a book, be consistent with my social media... but there’s just not enough time in the day!”

Really? Let’s be honest here; you have just as much time as those that started companies, became great influencers, or are writing killer blogs, etc.… you’re just not spending your time chasing that goal.

Tough love, buttercup.

“No time” is just an excuse for why you can’t be great.

“No time” is the excuse for fear of failure that is the true seatbelt to your success.

Many people just don’t want it bad enough and use “no time” to protect their ego and hide their fear.

If you invest the time to get started, you may do just fine, but you may not.

What is the worst that can happen? Taking that chance to create a new business, revise that old logo design, plan that blog, change that career, be vulnerable to rejection...it is scary. Any big change of perspective or taking a risk is not for the faint of heart, but seriously, what is the worst that can happen? You fail? Poor baby. Pull up your big kid pants and keep moving and don't forget the lesson learned.

Know why you want it. Envision the end goal, then prep and plan well. Get a mentor, or three. You need someone in your corner that can lift you when you are down.

It’s a bit like having a child; a big fat hairy goal is a commitment. It will consume you. It will drive you to wake every day and jump out of bed. It will also beat you down, then pick you up and thrust you to the highest of highs. If you want to live according to your values, do what you love...chase that dream, sleep well knowing your heart and mind are aligned. Then as Nike says, "Just Do It!" (with all your heart)

"If it is to be, it is up to me!"

If you want it bad enough, you’ll make the time. Don’t let yourself off the hook with excuses. If it is truly a realistic goal, then don’t wait. Repeat after me... "If it is to be, it is up to me!"

Go big, or go home baby. You've got this.

(Feeling a bit spicy today, I hope you found this inspiring.... as I think I was talking to myself!)