Do something that makes you nervous.
Do something you haven’t done before.
Wake up earlier to go on a walk or bike ride.
Say thank you to everyone who does something nice for you throughout the day.
Challenge yourself daily (physically, mentally, emotionally)
Get outside of your comfort zone.
Do something with passion.
Create.
Live.
Embrace and get lost in nature.
Dance.
Take the next step, grow as a person.
Love the rewards.
Make it the best day!
-K
Everyone has fear. It can come in many forms.
At a young age we try everything with no fear. For better or for worse we give it a try. Dancing, singing, picking up things, throwing things. Along the way our “Lizard brain” (thank you Seth Godin for bringing it to my attention) is responsible for our primitive survival instincts, think fight or flight..or FEAR!
Constantly telling us we can’t do what we want. The lizard brain affects us because it doesn’t like achievement, risk or change. It holds us back from what we really want. You can only overcome it once you are aware of it. Well the good thing is…you are now!!
Think about a time you were scared or nervous to do something new. Then once you did it you wanted to do it again and again?! The lizard brain was scared of this new idea and wanted to hold you back. However, once you achieved it the rest of your body said “That was amazing Kev, let’s do that again!!!”
I am not going to say what you need to do to overcome your fear. One reason is because everyone has different fear for different reasons. The other is if you take my advice and then it doesn’t work….you are going to say “Well, Kevin said to try this and it didn’t work. I can’t do this. I am going to stop trying” (That isn’t Extreme Ownership, which we can learn from Jocko Willink. We will discuss that later in this blog 🙂
Think about what is holding you back from doing something you love. Nervous about the reactions from others? What will others think? Will I do it wrong? Will I be rejected?
WHO CARES?! DO IT!
Everyone has something they are scared of in their life. Holding them back from success in either business or in their personal life. Step up to the plate, overcome your lizard brain and achieve things you never thought possible!
Only you can make changes to your life. You hold the key to overcoming your fear. Put a smile on, get pumped and achieve!
Make it a great day!
-K
A few days ago, I made a decision. Yes…I made a decision!!!
I thought it was time to start listening to more podcasts and see what all of the fuss was about. Driving over 80 miles a day gives you a chance for some self reflection and personal growth. In my new found desire to be on the podcast train I came across the entrepreneurs section. There were a lot of choices. I went with one featuring Seth Godin. the podcast was insightful, pleasant and motivating.
Halfway through the interview he said everyone should write a blog for 365 days and see what happens.
I thought about that for a second and then two, three and four seconds.
everyone should write a blog for 365 days and see what happens…
everyone should write a blog for 365 days and see what happens…
everyone should write a blog for 365 days and see what happens…
everyone should write a blog for 365 days and see what happens…
Seth’s reasoning was it will challenge you, drive you, and when you look back there will be a lot of information to look on for growth and knowledge.
Most likely not every post will be New York Times worthy. Nor will it be perfectly punctuated. There are few things I can promise this blog will do.
Please subscribe and follow along. Every day might not be Aristotle, Seth Godin or Steve Jobs type gems, but if you can pull something small out of it. Then this little experiment will have been well worth it.
Make it the best day!
-K