Whose permission are you waiting for?
Esther Huijsmans
Feminine Leadership Mentor for women working in male-dominated industries ? Experienced Sports & Events Professional ? Public Speaker ? On a mission to get more women in leadership positions in the sports industry
December, a time for introspection and setting new goals. How do you look back at 2023? What do you wish for 2024?
Personally I also use this time of the year to reflect and some of the questions I ask myself are the following:
If you look back to the end of 2022, you most probably made a lot of plans: 2023 is really going to be my year?
Now, if you're brutally honest with yourself: has it been the case?
And if not: what held you back from achieving your goals in the past year?
“I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.”
One of the biggest regrets expressed by those near the end of life is not having had the courage to live their own life, but living the life others expected of them (The top 5 regrets of the dying - Bronnie Ware).
What I often observe is that fear keeps people from pursuing what truly matters to them.
Fear of rejection, fear of others' opinions, fear of failure. Been there, done that. However, life is too short to let it be defined by fears.
I lost my father at the age of 21 and that was a moment I decided that I wanted to go for my passion; not taking that corporate role which would have been the most logical choice because of studing business economics. No, I knew that I wanted to work in the world of sports.
And so I did...
These life-altering events often carry a silver lining. They made me realise that I needed to chase my dreams, understanding that life can be unexpectedly short. It's a waste to let it be ruled by fear.
Life is happening for you, not to you - Tony Robbins
When you view life and its challenges through this lens, dealing with disappointments becomes more manageable. Challenges are part of everyone's journey, but what if we could harness them to grow and forge our own unique path?
I am grateful for the life lesson I received at a young age. It's what propelled me to pursue my dreams, and I didn't require permission from anyone to take this somewhat unconventional route to what I truly desired.
And that is what I wish for you as well. So coming back to the initial question in this newsletter: "whose permission are you still waiting for before you start pursuing your dreams?"
Or to ask it in a more confronting way, as one of my coaches once did: "who needs to die before you can start living your own life?"
It may sound harsh, but we often let perceived expectations of others hold us back.
What I genuinely desire for you is to navigate 2024 on your own terms, liberated from the expectations of others. Don't let 2024 slip away like previous years.
If this is what you want, then join the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Feminine Leadership Group Programme. Gain the confidence and skills to lead authentically and to take charge or your own career.
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The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. online group programme runs from February to May 2024 and includes:
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If you opt for a one-time payment, you'll also receive:
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If you have any questions or need more information, please don't hesitate to comment below or send me a DM and I'll be happy to answer all your questions.
Last but not least: I wish you happy holidays and all the best for 2024! ??????
SuperWoman!! After attending a masterclass of yours i think it was a few months back, I kept remembering one specific sentence of yours during the daily goal process of mine and it was that ''it's all in the mind'' '' 2024 is in few months, you can still accomplish your goals'', I actually accomplished 70% of my goals but hey ! It's better than last year or even yesterday! Happy New Year Esther?? ??