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When Ego Runs Amuck

And that’s when our ego defense mechanisms go too far. They distort our ability to self-assess ourselves, and we cross over into self-delusion. Now we’ve moved from simply having an optimistic worldview, to drinking our own bathwater.

Lie to Yourself!

We all have – and need – ego defense mechanisms. Although they get a bad rap in most self-development literature, they can serve an advantageous purpose. In fact, there are numerous studies that demonstrate high achievers are much more optimistic and positive about their prospects than the average person. This “rose colored glasses” view of their world causes them to create more enthusiasm and energy for the projects they tackle. And they tackle more ambitious ones as well.

Success Habits

Old habits are jealous. When they're pushed aside, they fight to get back into your life. You have to treat them like psychotic ex-lovers.

Fuel the Machine for Energy!

People complain all the time that they can’t find the energy for what they want to accomplish. But you don’t “find” energy; you “create” it. And the way you create it is by the way you treat and fuel the machine that is your body.

Turning Weakness into Strength

Yes fear can be debilitating, if you allow it to. But when you recognize and acknowledge fear, but choose to dance with it – you can actually harness it for motivation.

Dealing with Devastating Defeats

Sometimes you have to take a time out. (I've been there!) You’ve endured such psychic damage you simply have to give yourself time to regenerate your equilibrium. Other times you’re better to jump back on the horse before you have time to think about it. You don’t even face the fear. You simply decide, “Fuck you fear! I’m going to jump back in so fast you don’t even have time to develop.”

Challenge Yourself!

If you’re not occasionally failing, you’re not testing your limits. If you’re not testing your limits, you’re not living up to your potential.

Find Someone Who Challenges You

You want people who will remind you that you’re amazing – but also that you can be even more amazing. Because untapped potential is an insult to the force which created you.

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