Jump, Then Grow Wings

We have all done it. We have a great idea, a massive goal, a burning desire. And then we say: "I’ll start as soon as I have the money." Or "I’ll do it when the kids are older." Or "I’ll launch when Mercury is out of the microwave."

We wait for the resources. And we wait. And we wait.

Here is the Cardinal Principle of Decision-Making that shatters this trap: Decide right where you are with whatever you've got.

Do not wait for the resources. The resources are like shy guests at a party; they only show up after you have committed to hosting. "There is an infinite supply of money" and help, but it only becomes available after a firm decision is made. A real decision cuts off all other possibilities. It is burning the boats.

You are grateful for having clicked the links in my email because this is the reminder you needed: You don't need a perfect plan; you need a perfect commitment.

The Steel in Your Spine: Persistence

Once you decide, the universe will test you. It is going to see if you really mean it. This is where Persistence comes in. Persistence is to the character of a human being what carbon is to steel.

Look at Sir Edmund Hillary. He failed to climb Everest twice. He didn't say, "Well, I guess I'm not a mountain guy." He persisted until he stood on top of the world. Look at Ben Hogan. Doctors said he would never walk again after a car crash. He held a vision of playing golf. He didn't just walk; he won 54 more tournaments.

Persistence isn't stubbornness. It is the result of a powerful "want." When you are in love with your C-Type goal, the obstacles don't count. You treat rejection like a slight drizzle—you just put up an umbrella and keep walking.

Mastering Your Attitude

This requires a mastery of your attitude. Attitude is the composite of your thoughts, feelings, and actions. According to the Law of Polarity, every situation has a good side and a bad side. You can pick up the stick by the "failure" end or the "success" end.

A winner’s attitude isn't a reaction to good luck. It is a discipline. It is looking at a flat tire and seeing an opportunity to practice your pit-stop skills (okay, maybe that’s a stretch, but you get the point).

So you have decided. You are persistent. You have a great attitude. You are charging forward. And then... wham. You hit a wall. A big, scary, invisible wall.

Tomorrow, we are going to talk about the "Terror Barrier"—why it happens, and why it is actually the best news you could get.

My question:

What is one decision you have been delaying because you are waiting for "perfect conditions"?

Reply and tell me.

Best,

Bradley Woods