Ten Assumptions That Kill Success
As a personal coach, one of the things I’ve noticed over the years is that people have an incredible knack for making assumptions about their lives and their goals that are just incredibly, wildly wrong.
Worse, these assumptions aren’t just incorrect, they are deflating and deadly to the success they seek.
I’ve also found that when people put these assumptions aside and get focused on the truth, they begin making progress quite quickly.
Below are the top 10 assumptions I’ve run across. Consider this a "most-wanted" list of killer assumptions you want to avoid:
1. I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT’S GOING ON
Warning! If you find yourself saying/thinking this, it’s time to stop and ask a few more questions. Invariably, the moment we think we see everything is usually when we have the smallest field of vision. Recheck your facts, get more information, and *then* proceed.
2. I HAVE A FOOLPROOF PLAN
No plan is foolproof. (At best, you might have a plan that is "fool resistant".) Consider worst-case scenarios and as many "what-ifs" as time will allow.
3. I DON’T NEED (or CAN’T GET) HELP
Few people in history have created success solely on their own. A second opinion, a spare set of hands, and a fresh
perspective seldom go amiss… And they are all much easier to find than you think. Just check your local library,
college, or telephone directory to get started.
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