by Cassie Howard | May 2, 2018 | Blogging |
One thing that irritates me to no end is excuses. It doesn’t matter who’s giving them. When I hear an excuse, it makes me cringe and it requires a fuck-ton of strength to not lay into the person spitting it out. Just this morning I’ve overheard half a dozen excuses from various people – Overheard two mom’s at school: “I’d love to take her [to gymnastics], but we’re already in another class, there’s no time left.” My kids on getting out the door for school on time: “I can’t! I’m thirsty! I need a drink first. (And then a snack. And then another drink…)” Someone considering joining The Relentless Entrepreneur program: “I’m creating my own program, I don’t have time to do this.” A friend who wants to hire their dream mentor: “It’s too much money. I can’t make it happen.” While eavesdropping on the two guys beside me at the coffee shop: “I tried that already, she doesn’t like it. I give up.” (my ears perked up at this one, not gonna lie) Someone I follow on Instagram sharing a post that says: “I’m ready for more money.. as long as I don’t have to bust my ass getting it.” (UNFOLLOWED) Can I tell you the biggest thing standing in the way of you and your success? It’s the bullshit excuses you tell yourself about why you can’t be, do or have something you desire. Been there, done that, and missed out on a bunch of opportunities because I let my excuses win. But what if – You gave your excuses the middle finger and instead did the thing you know you’re meant to do, regardless of how impossible or...
