Conquering the Fear of Unmet Potential

Conquering the Fear of Unmet Potential

As dreamers, entrepreneurs, students, athletes, or anyone striving for something beyond their current reality, we're often driven by an unrelenting pursuit of our goals. We want to be the best, to attain greatness, and to showcase our potential to the world. This drive propels us forward, but it can also take a toll on our bodies and minds.

Over the years, I've learned some valuable lessons through my own journey of striving for excellence. If I could offer advice to anyone who is on the cusp of realizing their potential, it would be this:?

  1. Take it one step, one day, one moment at a time. Your dreams are on your timeline, and that's perfectly okay. In the quest for greatness, it's easy to feel like you're falling behind or not measuring up to others. However, I've come to understand that it's more important to do things right than to rush through them.?
  2. Surrounding yourself with a supportive team is crucial. Find people who are committed to helping you take care of your body, mind, and spirit. They play a significant role in your success, so never forget to express your gratitude to them. We all need a strong support system to thrive.
  3. Many of us find ourselves trapped in a space where we believe we should be further along in our journey. One of the most profound gifts we can give ourselves is to find contentment in our present moment, right here and now. Right here is precisely where we are meant to be.
  4. Yes, we still confront challenges, and sometimes, we disregard good advice. But as we chase our dreams we MUST treat our bodies and minds with respect. Honor your body when it needs rest, speak kindly to yourself, and give your body the proper movement and nutrients to thrive. This will propel us further than we can even imagine.

And to anyone who fears that all they will ever be is unmet potential, today is a new day. Each choice adds up. Greatness starts now, commit to keeping your word to yourself and watch what happens.

Relentlessly pursue "IT," whatever "IT" may look like in your life. You’ll find through the years that you become a little smarter, a little wiser, and a whole lot kinder to yourself.?

My wish for all of you is to harness the best energy to fulfill those big dreams. Remember, your journey is unique, and it's perfectly okay to take your time, learn, and grow along the way.?

Sending Love,?

Lewis?


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Awesome read

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All great tips!! ??

Mary Alejandro

Management Assistant I at City of Phoenix | Fitness Advocate

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#neverfinished

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That gnawing fear of falling short is a universal feeling. Who else wonders what is behind that? Is it something we have been conditioned to worry about, or is that "drive" an expression of human nature? Whatever it is, its influence seems to affect even the most talented people. In fact, it seems like greatness and struggling with purpose go hand-in-hand, don't they, Lewis Howes?

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