People often say: “It’s cliche but it’s true.”
That’s always confused me. Of course it’s true! That’s why it’s a cliche.
Here are a few that I live my life by:
1) If you want something different, you have to do something different.
In other words, if we’re doing the same thing over and over again, we can’t complain that we’re not getting the results we were hoping for.
For many months, I wanted a thriving coaching business but was unwilling to put myself out there and make it happen. Needless to say, I wasn’t reaching enough potential clients. Only once I gritted through the fear did I really start to make the business sustainable.
2) You get back what you put out into the world.
The happiest and most fulfilling moments of my life are always when I’m the most positive, grateful, and compassionate person I can possibly be.
Shockingly enough, people enjoy being around folks who make them laugh, make them feel listened to and supported, and make them feel inspired to take action.
It’s similar to another cliche:
If you’re not getting what you want in life, help more people.
This has been true for me in business and in my relationships.
3) Do what you love.
I know, barf.
But let me explain.
I hated my full-time job and had to quit and start my own thing to keep my sanity. I’m well-aware that most people have no interest in doing that.
Doing what we love doesn’t mean we have to uproot our careers and fight tooth and nail to make money with our passions. I have a ton of friends who work jobs they don’t necessarily love so they can pay their bills and have the time and money to have fun on their days off.
Doing what we love can mean:
Trying more new things
Developing our passions
Spending more intentional time away from anything to do with work
Taking more trips
Spending more quality time with loved ones
I love writing this blog, so I cut out a chunk of time each morning where I type away. I say no to most things on weeknights so I can do jiujitsu. I play chess every day. I take one vacation each month. And yes, I work my ass off to continue this career I absolutely love.
It’s cliche…but it’s true.