How To Escape? Understand, Really Understand The Rules of Life. Rule 1.

Is there a simple idea we can use to help us re-focus, re-invent and 'escape' from the distraction?
Yes: the Rules of Life. You know there are rules; you always have done, ever since you were a child. In science there are rules e.g. Newton’s Laws of Motion, thus: ‘to every action there is an equal and opposite reaction’ or step out of the rowing boat at the edge of the lake and the boat will ‘fly’ the other way. In relationships there are rules e.g. The Golden Rule, thus: ‘do unto others as you would prefer them to do unto you’ or keep being mean to your assistant and they will leave to work for someone else. In work there are rules, thus:  mess up this quarter and you’ll not get a bonus. And in life there are rules. What is a rule? It’s a guideline: it tells you the consequences of your action. It helps you get to where you want to go as efficiently and effectively as you can. The trick is to know the rules and then you can use them because you can’t fight them: they are independent of you. When you are driving a car, for example, it’s best to work within the local laws. If you don’t, you have problems, and those problems might be a fine for speeding or even perhaps an accident. But within those rules there is still plenty of scope for a great journey: you might wish to slow down and enjoy the scenery. You might care to journey a little faster on one stretch of motorway and eat up some miles. It’s exactly the same with the Rules of Life: they don’t limit; they empower.

Rule 1: You Can Do Anything, But You Can't Do Everything

There is a myriad of opportunities out there and you can do anything. Don’t be thwarted by the poor judgement of others (...it’s very difficult to get into medical school... you’ll never be rich if you become an actor... there are simply too many coffee shops...), by your own baggage (...I didn’t have a very supportive up-bringing... I really need an MBA to progress my career... of course as a woman I’ve hit a glass ceiling...), by your fear (...I might fail...the neighbours will notice I no longer drive a BMW... what about... what about... well: what about?). Start exploring your Life and possibilities fully.
Lucy knew she was cool at marketing. Although she was only an assistant in the department, it was interesting how many of her ideas got absorbed and adopted by the other consultants for their campaigns. However there was no way they would give her a more senior job. She had been by-passed twice
now. And why? Because she had no formal marketing qualifications but she really couldn’t see the point of doing that now. The lecturers on the courses were totally out of date, anyway. And to attend those lectures would just distract from what she really wanted to do and also to be honest would be just putting off the decision. And the decision was to negotiate a 4-day a week contract and start her business with 1 day per week.

You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.
Each day, read and consider these statements until they become part of your new thinking:
» My potential is undoubtedly greater than my current practice.
» My potential is limited only by my imagination. This I have hardly started to use fully.
» My potential is limited only by my degree of focus. I have hardly started to apply real focus yet.
» My practice, my imagination and my focus can only improve. I am determined that they will do so.

The Rules Of Life, free PDF download ; the amazon book.