Is Gravity Holding You Down?

Ahh, gravity, that wonderful thing that keeps us from floating aimlessly into outer space.  Gravity – that science phenom that makes swimming possible…….and eating spaghetti interesting.

Gravity is there to keep us grounded. 

But - let’s take a step back for a moment – and think of gravity in terms of a force that holds us down.  In thinking on that level gravity can be both good and bad. 

Let’s ask ourselves what are the gravities in our lives?

Is it a comfort in the familiar or routine?

Is it the fact that in order to do your job, you really don’t have to think too much – allowing your mind to focus on other things?

Or is it that something – that one thing – that is preventing you from moving forward and doing what you want to do the most?

YOUR gravity could be fear, routine, worry, personal limitations, family, intellectual limitations or lack of education (or experience).

How do you “detach” yourself from the gravity or gravities in your life?

First and foremost you have to WANT to overcome your gravity.  There must be a desire for change.  Unless you truly want to change something in your life – you will never make that change.

Secondly you must want to put forth the effort – to pay the price required to make that change.

Thirdly, you must be willing to take the risk involved to make the change.

Fourth – and this is key – you MUST be willing to fail.  That’s right you must accept the fact that you may fail on your first several attempts.   Keep in mind, its not how many times you fall – its how many times you get back up.

Fifth – you have to take action and get into a mode of action.  You will never move forward with only your best intentions and constant “I’m gonnas.” 

Sixth – you have to expect opposition and criticism.  Many people years ago thought there was no practical use for a computer in the home. 

Seventh – you MUST persevere – be committed to your project, your creativity, your cause.  Quitters rarely accomplish anything other than quitting.

Eighth – you are NOT an island.  It takes teamwork to accomplish any task that is bigger than you.  Years ago, as a stand-up comic, I would praise all the team behind me being on stage.  The audience would see only one person with a microphone – but it took about a dozen people to enable one person to entertain a crowd.

Ninth – appreciation – respect the challenge placed in front of you.

Tenth – you “ain’t done yet.”  There is more than one type of gravity holding you down.  And, there is more than one dream in your heart.  Keep growing, keep moving forward.

There you have it – 10 steps to overcome your gravity.  As we say in central Pennsylvania – now have at it!

Let me know your thoughts by going to www.ronorendi.com  and click on blog – then share your suggestions, thoughts, ideas and successes.

Have a great week

Ron