Plan B - Big Mistake (by Prince Wilson)
The number one reason why most people quit is because consciously
or subconsciously they have an alternative plan to fall back on.
Psychologically, this additional route fosters lack of commitment and
creativity towards plan A. Let's examine why.
1-Plan B Creates Uncertainty:
When you have plan B, you are broadcasting insecurity, uncertainty, and
lack of faith. You are subconsciously saying to yourself "I believe
plan A might not work out." And sometimes, it's that very belief that
cause plan A not to work to begin with.
2-Plan B Kills Momentum:
In order to succeed in any endeavor, you must give 120 percent of your
energy, commitment, and drive. Anything short of that and your
competition takes the prize home. Thinking of plan B, even for a minute
while striving towards plan A, will dilute your momentum.
3-Plan B Blocks Creativity: The
saying goes "When a door closes, another one opens." However, at times
that opening door can be very far and your energy can be better invested
on finding creative ways to get the door in front of you to open. Yet
it's the thought of door B opening elsewhere that shuts people's
creativity and commitment. Try this. Act as though the door you are
facing is the only door there is...perhaps then, quitting on it might be
a lot harder, which might force you to be creative.
4-Plan B Slows You Down:
It's tiring enough to give 120 percent of your energy towards the
pursuit of a worthwhile cause. Now imagine giving 120 percent towards
plan A while simultaneously letting plan B run on the background. It's
like a computer with too many windows open. You will be sluggish and
react with much delay.
5-Plan B Makes it Unsafe:
Consider driving very fast while planning, thinking, and looking at a
map for alternative routes. It is likely that you might end up crashing
or never making it to your destination. This is what plan B does to you.
It distracts you to the point where you might neglect the current path
you are traveling on.
6-Plan B Makes it Harder: Thinking
is optimized and better done when it's focused; in other words, when
your thoughts are aligned with the direction you are moving towards.
It's similar to swimming down the river; you don't have to do much, the
current and you are one. But when your thoughts begin to swim upstream
towards alternative trails, then the journey becomes more arduous.
Disregard any thought that's not supportive of plan A; it's then when
you might have a real shot at success.
much blessings..
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