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Some of us may ponder such questions as those about the meaning of life, why we are here, where the universe ends and so on.  One question has often popped into my mind as I have talked with groups, clients, or individuals over the years.  What is stopping you?

Today, I pose that question again.  What is stopping you?  Before you begin spouting all the things that have already begun to pop into your head, I wish to remind you of a few things we have talked about throughout this website.  If you are not familiar with these topics, scan the categories or the tags.  In fact, we have probably covered most of the stop signs in your life.  But, for the sake of this exercise, let me remind you of a few basic principles of success.

1. Excuses only satisfy those who make them.
2. You either don’t know how or you don’t want to.
3. Look for the seed of equivalent or greater benefit hidden within every adversity.
4. Have the courage to face the truth.

Now, what is stopping you?

Perhaps, one of the best exercises I have had a group of people do is to write down everything that comes into their minds as they try to answer the question.  Write down everything that is stopping you.

If you are having a problem coming up with the hindrances in your life, I will give you a jump start…

• I have to wait until the kids are grown.
• I don’t have time.
• My spouse does not share my goals.
• I cannot afford to….
• I am too tired…
• Yada, Yada, Yada

If you had the courage to write out all the things that are stopping you, you are far braver than most… and more honest.

If you did make a list of the stop signs in your life, go through the list and determine if your stop signs are excuses, lack of will, lack of knowledge, you wallow and whine in misery rather than take advantage of the hidden opportunities, or maybe you have not had the courage to face your truth.

Each of us attempts to rationalize our stop signs.  It’s human nature.  However, think about where you are and where you want to be… really, really, really want to be.  Chances are you are going to have to remove some of the stop signs.  Or, maybe you are where you want to be.  Now, get honest with yourself and find the courage to face the truth.