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"Facing the Man in the Mirror: Why Lying to Yourself is the Biggest Roadblock to Success" Everyone likes to think they're honest, especially with themselves. But the truth is often uncomfortable—sometimes we're the best at lying to ourselves. Why do we do it? Because facing the reality of our failures, shortcomings, and the raw truths about our lives can be painful. It's easier to live in a state of denial than to confront the fact that we might not be living up to our potential. Fear of Failure: Admitting you're not where you want to be can feel like acknowledging a defeat. It's easier to justify. Comfort of Denial: Facing the truth means stepping out of your comfort zone. The current reality is at least a certainty to hang on to. Preservation of Self-Image: Everyone wants to think well of themselves. Admitting you have to change means admitting you’re not the rockstar you want to be. But there’s always a cost: Stunted Results: You can't fix what you don't acknowledge. By not being honest, you're stuck with mediocre. Relationship Strain: Dishonesty with yourself means you’re not showing up for those you care about. Lost Opportunities: Each day spent in denial is a day you’re not moving further away from the life you desire. I’ve been there. I got lucky, because it forced me to find answers: Check it out here.https://https://lnkd.in/e9hDywFv

Hang around the people who lift you up and let go of the people who tear you down🤝 Nothing is more important than being surrounded by the right people in your journey. Whether you are surrounded by billionaires or drug addicts you will be the next one depending on who you hang around with. It’s time to have a higher standard of who you hangout with. Don’t just hangout with anyone but seriously analyze and study the person to see if they’re aligned with your goals in life. True friends are there for you both in good and bad times. As you build success you will find out quickly who your true friends are. The real people that stuck with you for support along the journey because they knew what you said you were going to do based on your like minded goals.

Career advice I wish I heard earlier: Imposter syndrome is a tax on progress. Great things happen when you step into spaces where you feel out of place. Imposter syndrome encourages us to retreat to our comfort zone—but it's only by venturing beyond that comfort that we reach new levels of success. That uneasiness? It’s a clear signal you’re growing. 🧠 Adopt the "Yet" Mindset: → "I’m not skilled enough" becomes "I’m not skilled enough… yet." → "I don’t know how to do it" becomes "I don’t know how to do it… yet." → "I can’t achieve that" becomes "I can’t achieve that… yet." "Yet" is your personal reminder that growth is a process. That fear and uncertainty? It's often a sign that you’re on the verge of a breakthrough. ♻️ Repost to help others in your network grow. 🔔 Follow Shruti Mehta for more Visual credits to Sahil Bloom

No, no, no, no! Desperacy is a no, no. The moment you discover you are taking any action desperately, stop it, regardless of what it is, let go, it doesn't always end well. Whether it is a business decision or a relationship decision, once you figure out you are acting desperately, let it go. Many of us would never accept we are desperate, or should I say many of us don't recognize when we are desperate. That is the reason, you need to pause for a little while, and ask yourself why exactly am I doing this. There are many people who dive into a particular career part because they heard it is lucrative, desperacy. Now, don't get me wrong, I am not saying you should foolishly follow a passion that cannot feed you. But, make sure you are not taking any decision desperately, don't move until you are sure you have gotten your head in the game. Don't be deceived by your hard work, you can be diligent in desperacy, access every area of your life and be certain you are not taking any action desperately. Even if it is taking a client that underpays you and is not cooperative, something you won't do on a normal day, if you were not low on cash, it is also desperacy. Trust me, when you act desperately eventually, you would experience a burn-out. I love you, and I am cheering for you, keep being exceptional. © Darasimi Williams. #lifestyle #business #career #relationship #sunday

Not every year or day will bring success, there will be horrible years and days You would want to quit. Hopelessness, depression and loads of self-doubt. But you can overcome the incredible odds. Review your steps Find what works Why do we label failure as a bad thing? Each struggle Each rejection Will leave you with an invaluable lesson. And soon enough everything will fall into place - Only if you work hard enough :) ---- Repost with your network ♻ And give me (Meenal Goel) a follow for more posts like this. Tell me about the time you hit rock bottom and how did you overcame it? Share your thoughts below.

Not every year or day will bring success, there will be horrible years and days You would want to quit. Hopelessness, depression and loads of self-doubt. But you can overcome the incredible odds. Review your steps Find what works Why do we label failure as a bad thing? Each struggle Each rejection Will leave you with an invaluable lesson. And soon enough everything will fall into place - Only if you work hard enough :) ---- Repost with your network ♻ And give me (Meenal Goel) a follow for more posts like this. Tell me about the time you hit rock bottom and how did you overcame it? Share your thoughts below.

Fear of rejection is stealing your dream future. It is a silent thief, snatching your career dreams before you even notice. Many people are stuck in a “safe” but dead end job. One that stops you from chasing a fulfilling career. That keeps you stuck in your comfort zone. But the scenario can be different: - You pursue opportunities that excite you. - Aware of your own value. Rejection is a part of the career journey. But it doesn’t have to define your path. Focus on the potential opportunities instead. Rejection will lead you to the job of your dreams. The experience will help you build valuable connections. And push you to gain new skills. Silence the voice of fear whispering “what if’s” . Gather your courage. Step into your personal power. Are you ready to rewrite your story? PS: Feeling trapped in your comfort zone? My Fear Breaker System is designed to  empower you to break free and unlock your true potential. Check out my bio for more info. —--------------------------------------------------- Hey there, I am Tuba, a Career Clarity and Mindset Coach. If you liked my post I would appreciate if you: ♻️ Repost to help 1 person  🔔 Follow me Tuba Mutlu 

If your pain was great enough, you would have done something  about it already, right!? You are successful in business, So you actually have it made. You have the money you want. You live comfortably. There is just that nagging feeling of… Wanting to spend more time with your family. Being more present. Taking a little better care of yourself. While also sensing this fear that it might  all fall apart and you lose it all. So you keep going - because that is what’s familiar to you. I get it, if you had a real pain about it, We would already have had a conversation. Maybe you are like the founder I talked to this week - who was honest and said: “I am not sure how much of a pain it is for me…” I love it - because when you won at the game of business, You can now ask yourself some different questions. Like the ones I asked him: If you stepped into that version of you who is more present,  how might your life change? What results would you see? How would you talk to yourself? How would you look after yourself? What would change for your relationships? Who might you become if you had nothing left to prove?

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐅𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐈𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐈𝐭? 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐒𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭. 99% of people believe in the idea of "fake it till you make it." However, I argue that this approach can do more harm than good. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲: Pretending to be something you're not can lead to imposter syndrome, burnout, and a lack of genuine connections. Instead of faking it, focus on small, authentic steps toward your goals. This consistent, genuine effort leads to real growth and lasting success. 𝐒𝐨, 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭, 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭? What’s your take? Have you found success with a different approach? I’d love to hear your thoughts below. Till then follow Monika for more!

Hey connections 🚀, 📚 I’m excited to announce that I’ve completed reading my first book, "Attitude is Everything" by Jeff Keller! 🌟 I’d love to share the key lessons I’ve learned: 🔺1. A good attitude shows you opportunities. A bad attitude hides them. 🔺2. Positive thoughts attract good things. Negative thoughts attract bad things. 🔺3. Visualizing your goals helps you achieve them. Seeing your success in your mind keeps you focused. 🔺4. Being fully committed helps to overcome from the problems. Determination makes tough tasks possible. 🔺5. Problems can become chances to grow. Change how you see them to find new possibilities. 🔺6. Positive words boost your confidence. The words you choose affect your mindset and actions. 🔺7. Regular self-checks keep you mentally and emotionally healthy. Knowing your feelings helps you stay positive. 🔺8. Complaining wastes energy and spreads negativity. Focus on solutions instead. 🔺9. Surround yourself with positive people. They inspire and support you. 🔺10. Facing your fears builds strength. Overcoming challenges helps you grow. 🔺11. Failure is a part of success. Learn from your mistakes and keep moving forward. 🔺12. Build genuine relationships. Helping others leads to opportunities for self too. Excited to apply them in my life ! 🌟