10 Harsh Truths
That Will Improve Your Life Instantaneously
Truth
is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should therefore be treated with great
attention if you want to improve your life instantaneously.
Everyone wants to
make an impact and live a life they can be proud of. But anyone who has ever
known success or even been around the block a time or two knows that
life comes with some hard realities.
Maybe we have to start looking at the hard
truths that show us whether we're standing in the way of our own success.
Maybe
what's needed is to spend some time rethinking, revamping, and restructuring our approach to give us the best
chance at moving forward successfully.
Here are 10 harsh truths--they may not be fun
to hear or think about, but they can help you improve your life immediately.
1.
You can't control a lot of things--but you can control how you respond.
In
life and in business, most things are outside your control. But there is one
thing you can always control--and that is yourself, your reactions and ideas.
2. Life isn't always happy--but there's value in
both the bad and the good.
There
is tremendous pressure on all of us to be happy. But life is sometimes
difficult and painful. When you let go of the idea that only happiness has value, you can accept life
in all its glorious complexity.
3. Nothing lasts forever--and that's a good
thing.
Whatever the situation or emotion, there's
great freedom when you can learn to let go, make the experience a part of who
you are becoming, and move on.
4.
We can do our best and still fail--and it's not our fault.
As
leaders we have a tendency to be hard on ourselves. But when you let go of perfectionism you can accept that
you did your best, whatever the outcome. Hope for the best and expect great
things--and if that doesn't happen, let it go.
5.
You're not everyone's cup of tea--and that's OK.
It's
been acknowledged again and again that you can't please everyone. But if you
focus on staying in favor with yourself, you can fly above the approval of others.
6.
The past is gone--but you can build a great future on its foundation.
We're all inclined to spend time analyzing
the past. It's valuable up to a point, but beyond that it's just a recipe
for paralysis. Hold onto what you have learned, let go of any pain, and move
forward into the present--and from there, the future.
7.
The beliefs of others are not your concern--acceptance is.
Each one of us is unique in our own way, and
that is what makes this world so fantastic. What is right for me may be wrong
for you--all we can do is to let go of judgment and accept one another for we
are.
8.
Some people and situations are harmful--and there's strength in walking away.
Once in a while, you encounter a person or
situation that's just wasting your time, sucking precious resources and energy
from your life. It may not be your place to judge, but that doesn't mean you
have to allow toxicity to hold you back. Just leave it behind you.
9. Deceit and games don't fuel careers--trust is
the key.
Business is built on relationships, and like
partnerships, marriages, or friendships, trust and authenticity are the key
components.
10. Many things you can't choose--but you have a
choice in each of these.
You can make excuses, blame others, embrace
the toxic and wrong--or you can follow a brighter path. It's up to you.
When
you let go of the bad ideas in your life, it's not about weakness--it's about
realizing that you are important enough to choose well and strong enough to
let go of the things that may be holding you back.
Many things you can't choose--but you have a
choice in everything you do.
BY LOLLY DASKAL
President
and CEO, Lead From Within
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