Adam Graham’s Post

So simple, so true.

I saw this great post by Adam Graham that speaks to the trouble with instant gratification in hopes of building an easy life. Building on from that, I believe another reason many will avoid the hard decisions is because it makes them feel uncomfortable. 😣 It feels nice sitting in a familiar space doing famaliar things as we are less likely to find ourselves in places where we aren’t entriely competent. Feeling uncertain or incompetent brings about uncomfortable feelings. But being in that uncomfortable space is where the magic happens. This is where you find what you are truly capable of and build incredible resilience. ⭐️ Whether it be a physical endeavour (running, lifting heavy) or learning a new skill (career change, university, music), the quickest way to immerse yourself in it and improve is to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Speaking from personal experience as someone who (all in my 30s) changed careers, moved cities, started university and then completed Honours, and started a new business at age 39. Knowing it would be uncomfortable, but I felt icky most of the time, even moments of almost crippling self-doubt. But I persevered with it all, and here we are. Regardless of what you already do well now, if there is something you have yet to try for fear of not being good at it, now’s the time to be courageous and get started. “You cannot swim for new horizons until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore” William Faulkner #growthmindset #motivationmonday #mindsetmatters

Invaluable insights for entrepreneurs! Stay the course and be patient! #delayedgratification

Listen, I know it's easy to sit back and let life happen to you. You clock in, do your job, and wait for someone else to recognize your value, right? But here's the hard truth: If you're not actively steering the ship, you're drifting with the current. Owning your career isn't just a lofty goal; it's a mindset. Here are three actionable steps you can take today to start owning your career: ✅ Build Your Network: Connect with people who can offer different perspectives and opportunities. Consider who should know you and learn from you. And who should you know and learn from? Remember, networking isn't just about taking; it's also about offering value. ✅ Seek Continuous Learning: Your growth doesn't stop with a diploma or a job title. Invest in your skills and knowledge by taking courses, attending webinars, or even reading a relevant book. ✅ Set Boundaries: Understand your worth and set boundaries to protect your time and emotional well-being. Know when to say no, so you can say yes to opportunities that align with your purpose. Align what you do every day with what you love and where you want to go. Seize control, be the boss of your own journey, and be the architect of your own destiny. If this message resonates with you, I invite you to subscribe to my monthly (sometimes there's a bonus article) newsletter, "Life Designed By You For You™," for insights, actionable tips, and strategies to help you break free from career stagnation and design a life, career, and leadership you love. Don't just make a living. Make a life. Let me guide you on how to do it. Book a call now, and let's discuss how you can start taking actionable steps to truly own your career, aligning it with your purpose and passion.

 is there any hope left? . . . When I first got into personal development... A strange sense of hopelessness filled me. The more I learned about the world. The more I learned about people. The more I learned about myself. I figured one thing: I have no control. I don't have control over the fact that I'll die one day. I don't have control over other people. In fact, I don't have control over 99.99% of the things. And all my suffering was a result of me trying to control it... It was an interesting realization... But... Does this mean, being hopeless and powerless is the path of least suffering? NO. You have a tiny 00.01% of control over this world. And that is: your response to it. That's the ONLY thing within your control. And, trust me - it's more than enough. If you do nothing but respond effectively to this world... You can have everything you want and more. Here's how to use this philosophy in real life: Every time you're feeling frustrated, stressed, or unhappy... It's a sign that you're trying to control something other than your response. Ask yourself, "What am I trying to control now that's now within my control?" The answer to that question is more than enough to give you a calm sense of power. REPOST this if you think it'll help your network ♻

If you don't like where you are move, you are not a tree. We are often 'stuck' to routines and certainties. At least that's how our brains are. You wonder why you're not doing anything about a situation you don't like...it's your mind that's built for survival which includes certainty. You don't like where you are? Move You can move You have that ability You have the ability to learn relearn and unlearn. You have the ability to rewire your brain and form new neurons. You are not a tree which has a strong base and roots all over. Afraid to move? Look at the endless opportunities ahead of you. You can sit and imagine all you can get and experience or you can move and actually experience all these things. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out get busy. You never know what you'll get out there but you know for sure that there's nothing you'll get from sitting in stagnation. Still afraid? Engage with your procedural memory. Visualize yourself doing what you've always wanted to do. Visualize the before, the process and the after. Use the after as a reward for the before. Remember that the first step is always the hardest. Picture a starting car or a train. The first seconds are the slowest but as soon as they gain momentum it's as if they were at the same speed from the start. Take a moment and think...what are you moving from today? Found this post inspiring? Repost to your networks.