We can always focus on the numerous reasons why we can’t do something, can’t we? But when we’re focusing on those, it doesn’t allow us to think of all ways we can achieve our dreams. Does that make sense? Those get the job done, allow themselves to focus only on how something can be done.
Here’s how it works. When a negative idea or reason slips into your mind, as silly as it may seem, I want you to say (out loud) “NEXT!” and quickly move back to the right side of your paper… to the ways that you can accomplish your goal.
It’s similar to growing a garden, regardless of whether you’re raising flowers or fruits and vegetables. Do you have to pay much attention to the weeds? Do you water and fertilize those weeds to make sure they are well taken care of? Absolutely not, just the opposite. However, weed still continue to grow don’t they? In fact weeds are so stubborn, you can put concrete over them and they’ll find a crack and grow right through.
I’m encouraging you to not give any energy or efforts to weeds. What you want to give all your focused attention to are the vegetables, the fruits or the flowers that you are growing. Do you understand the metaphor?
You see, our world is full of weeds (negativity)… all the reasons why we can’t achieve and accomplish. But you’re going to completely ignore those reasons. They have no value in your mind. You’re going to focus on your beautiful garden and your new crop.
So your assignment this week is to mindstorm all the ways that your goal can be achieved. Now, if you’re like most people, you’ve fallen into some thought processes that have allowed you to think about ways it can’t be done. Forget the weeds! Pull them out! “NEXT!”
