From Comfort Zone to Glory Zone

Let’s be realistic here, God created us. Fine! The step we take in this life classifies us into a specific kind of personality that we belong in. There are three types of people in the world: worriers, watchers and leapers.

Worriers and watchers don't get much done. They don't take risks because they LOVE the comfort zone. They come up with excuses. They gather unnecessary information and knowledge. And they do not reap.

Leapers, however, are reapers. They have faith. They believe anything is possible. They have a big-picture vision. They make things happen–they don't wait for things to come to them. They are very comfortable being uncomfortable. And (most important) they have mastered what to do when doubt comes along.

I like to call the voice of doubt “Little ME.” And its job is to keep you small and prevent you from doing anything that will allow you to step into your promise and your potential. If you want success and a life of purpose, you can’t let Little ME bring you down.

Here are three things you can do when Little ME begins to chatter….

1. Face The Fear. When Little ME comes up with excuses and reasons about not being skinny enough or smart enough or cool enough, you actually have to face and engage the fear. If you walk toward the lion, the lion disappears. So that’s what you do. Instead of crumpling when thoughts like these pop in, simply turn toward whatever you’re thinking and remember what you have been called to do. Remember that you are here for a reason. Shift the way you see yourself. When you shift the way you see yourself (no matter what Little ME is dishing out), you shift your experience.

2. Get Super Clear. When your spouse doesn’t fully understand your desire to grow–and Little ME brings on the guilt and cloudy-thinking, here’s what to do. You need to get specific and own what you want. Remind your spouse that this is your calling. Work with a mentor who has what you want–and follow exactly what they say to do to get there. It’s very important for your spouse to know exactly what any investment will be, what systems will be in place if you need to travel, who you are working with and what you are getting in return. And trust yourself and the nudges that you are receiving. You wouldn’t be receiving them if you weren’t meant to grow and live at a higher and deeper level.

3. Know That Now Is The Time. I see people stopping themselves because they believe they need another training or need to be further along or need to be more patient and wait to see what comes along. Here’s where faith comes in. Faith requires action for it to be faith. Without action, you’re just wishing and success requires movement. You just have to take a step before it turns real. Don’t get into perfection paralysis. You have what it takes right now. You are so much more ready than you realize. Take advantage of every opportunity to learn what you can start to do right now to grow. If you don’t, another year will go by and I promise, you will be right where you are right now… Is that what you want?

Understanding the voice of Little Me is a vital part of your journey to success and your dream. Everyone has a Little Me and it’s going to speak up (often very convincingly) whenever you try to make a change and grow into who you really are. Just keep on walking, keep on taking action, and keep on building your faith muscle.