Attitude and Time

The two main barriers we face when embarking on the personal development road are attitude and time.  If we can overcome these barriers, the outcome will have a significant effect on our personal and business lives.

The first barrier to overcome on the informal education road is our attitude.  This depends on our beliefs and values, and these in turn are dependent on our expectations.

Our beliefs and values have been forged from the environment in which we have been brought up, from our parents' beliefs and values, and from people who have made an impression on our lives - such as teachers.

The lesson to be learnt from the past is, "Don't let it beat you, only teach you".

In relation to the present, if we don't love ourselves, how can we expect to love anyone else?  If we don't have confidence in our own skills and abilities, how can we expect people to buy from us?

In order to grow, we need continually to question our beliefs and values, not only by looking through our glasses, but also at them.

Are we seeing the world as it really is, or as we perceive it?  We can change our beliefs and values by learning more.

The other part of the attitude equation is expectations.  How do you feel about the future?  With anticipation or apprehension?  The future equals the promise of things to come.  For every promise, there is a price to pay.

If you really want to "add value" and be pro-active in your business, the price you need to pay is to get out of your comfort zone and show you are different.  You have proved to yourself that you have the discipline to apply yourself.  Now the question you need to ask is "Do I have the courage to be different?"

The second barrier to overcome is time.  I can think of at least 20 self-made millionaires who completed their formal schooling at age 15 or 16.  They knew at an early age where they wanted to go, and spent at least 3 to 4 years in informal education to help them get there - and they are still learning.

You and I have the same amount of time as they do.  If we get our attitude right, time is no barrier at all.

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