by Cari Cole
Mediocrity is not what you signed up for. Fitting in is not your best attribute. Accept it. And then get a watering can ;).
1. Follow Your Bliss
You can really get what you want without taking a risk. It goes with the territory. It not only takes optimism to follow your bliss, but massive amounts of courage. The French origin of the word courage means “with heart.” The longest journey you will ever make is from your head to your heart.
2. Imperfect Action
If you’ve been following me awhile you know how much I profess excellence in music. To strive to put out your best work and nothing less because nothing less will break through. This is truth. However, it also requires that you be willing to make mistakes and do things imperfectly. Fear can stop even the greatest minds from moving forward. Imperfect action is the answer.
3. Think Like a Leader Not A Follower
No one gets to stand on that world platform and do anything without stepping into leadership, even if you’re shaking in your shoes. Matter of fact, most of the time when you step up the game you are a trembling mess of nerves. But something inside you knows better and pushes you forward anyway. Leaders listen to their inner voice, the one that says “press on regardless.”
4. Water Your Vision Daily
The only way for your vision to become a reality is to tend to it. Energy flows where attention goes. If you are constantly worried about the future or defending yourself against your past, you are not in the present where dreams happen. Envision yourself with a giant watering can watering the seed of your dream in your brain every day. It’s a daily event, like eating, sleeping and brushing your teeth (which I hope you do every day ;)).
5. Dive in Head First
If you want extreme results, you’ve got to take extreme action. What holds you back? Confidence? Time? Money? Lack of faith that you’ll be successful? All of that is a conversation that lives in your head. Get yourself into action now. Click here to dive in head first. You’ll never be the same again.