Embracing both Survival and Joy

I asked my readers to tell me about their internal voices, what comes up when they attempt to make a positive change in their lives. One said:

“That it’s too late, I’m too old, that I’m not able to make anything happen for me. I get that it’s an anxiety reaction that results in a scarcity mindset. It doesn’t matter what I accomplish, because the imposter syndrome saps my confidence boost. Rewriting all this is taking time, but the cost and barrier of my procrastinating feel overwhelming, even insurmountable. And I have an ongoing challenge sticking to plans or routines. That last piece feels like a linchpin element, honestly.”

Look at the Hero’s Journey. If anyone has ever accomplished anything comparable, there is an experiment to attempt: answering the question “can I also succeed with this approach?” If the potential gain is greater than the potential risk, then set out. This is why you should never pursue a goal that is not tied to your core sense of self, your most basic survival values.

EVERYTHING you do should be tied into core survival drives. Why bother with anything less? If you do, it makes “motivation” as irrelevant as having to think about breathing. Then, love yourself enough to want the best for yourself.

Then looking at the Hero’s Journey, begin to gather the resources and allies necessary to maximize your chances to reach your goal. How? By studying people who started where you are and got where you are going. And when you generalize, there is NO goal attainable…