The Elephant and the Rope

The Elephant and the Rope

If you've heard of this story before, it's worth hearing again.

If you have never heard this “elephant and the rope” story before, it'll resonate with you. 

I promise. 

I once read an inspiring short story about a man, who visited a traveling circus, and came across a fully grown elephant.

While it’s not unique to see an elephant at a circus, this was very different.

Because, this large elephant was only tied to a single stake of wood... by a single piece of rope.

Odd, eh?

Just a wooden stake in the ground with a single piece of rope.

No Chains.

No Cages.

The man wondered why this magnificent creature hadn’t just broken free and escaped.

An elephant of that size, could physically break free from the rope and escape at any time.

So, what was holding it back?

He went and found one of the trainers and asked why the elephant just stood there and made no attempt to get away.

“Well,” the trainer explained.

“When the elephant is young and smaller, the same stake and rope is placed around it's leg and at that age it is enough to hold it"

He went on to explain, "In the beginning they do try to break free but eventually give up because they can't. Then, as they grow, they become conditioned to believe the rope is holding them back and never try again”

The man was sad and amazed at the same time.

Even though the elephant is perfectly capable of breaking free, those deep ingrained beliefs mean they never try.

Wow.

This lesson hits me hard.

Right in the gut. 

Just like the elephant in the story, how much of what is holding you back from breaking through obstacles before you is controlled by old beliefs... of which you are perfectly capable of escaping from?

Specifically, about the job you really deserve.

All because you've failed at something in the past.  

Or think you don’t deserve it. 

Or you might lose something you already have in the process. 

I think every one of us can relate to the story.

The pain of trying and failing once, stopping us from failing one more time.

The shame of thinking you don’t deserve something stymies you from moving forward. 

Fear of losing what you already have in pursuing the next step can be paralyzing. 

And they are all old beliefs. 

When you understand the power of failing fast, knowing you are worth the next step and won’t lose anything you really need, you’re hitting the ball in a whole new playing field.

I’ve failed so many times it’s laughable, but every mistake had its own unique lesson, which I’m now truly grateful for.

I often get afraid when I’m about to take on the next milestone... so much so, that I recognize the pattern of my fear. What I mean is when I’m afraid, it means I’m probably doing it right. Why? I’m afraid I won’t deserve the success I am about to pursue.

And fear of losing what I have accomplished has now shifted into no one can take my accomplishments away and now I don’t want to rest on my laurels. So gotta keep moving forward. 

Because, it’s allowed me to build businesses which are thriving... even in these uncertain times.

And it has allowed our clients to keep landing offers when most job seekers think they should stop searching. 

It's as simple as this.

When you’re ready to give up those old beliefs... when you’re ready to accept failure as part of learning... and ready to have the rope removed from your ankle...

You can accomplish anything. 

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Be well and stay safe,

Lisa

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Lisa Rangel, Managing Director of Chameleon Resumes, is a 10-time certified executive resume writer, former 13-year recruiter, LinkedIn Premium Group Moderator, Forbes Coaches Council member and globally-recognized job search consultant. Chameleon Resumes is chosen by leading executives and high-potential professionals to brand their story, identify the right executive positions and land the right role to advance their career fast. Chameleon Resumes has been named a Forbes Top 100 Career Website.

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