One of the key things that holds people back from success is FEAR.
Fear of failure, fear of being ostracized, fear of being laughed at, criticized and for many others, even guilt from past experiences - this leads us into the same kind of fear.
Some of us are aware and are looking for ways to break this ongoing pattern of behavior and some of us go from new job to new job, or new idea to new idea, with the same result. We seem to think that with the grass on the other side of the fence will be greener and in many cases, it isn’t.
This sets up further indecision inside of us, and while we need to look before we leap, we should not look for so long that we succumb to indecision.
A great many people continue to do the same thing over and over again, and expect a different result and they are trying really hard. How about you? It is a well known fact that if you always do what you have always done, you will only get the same result or less. The truth is, you are procrastinating - paralyzed by fear in many cases.
A strategic improvement for your success is this: you have to change the way you think. Then you can change your behavior, otherwise you will continue to go around in circles. You have to create an AWARENESS of your behavior, otherwise you are on automatic behaviors and not even conscious of what you are doing.
Once you are aware of what you are doing, the second point of strategic improvement for your success is to, Decide Clearly, Specifically and Positively/Passionately, what you want. Otherwise, if you don’t know where you are going, all roads lead to nowhere. Once you have decided clearly what you want for your life, you are already on the path to success. Then you can set yourself some goals along the path, which can be like pegs or markers in the ground. Then develop some strategies to support your improvement and ultimately, your success.
If you are in business, one word of caution: your advantage can soon disappear if your competitor does a better job.
Keep your dream and aspirations alive and keep them evolving and unfolding.
My best wishes for your success, in creating awareness of yourself and stepping onto the Path, deciding what it is you really want and what is of importance for your life that will bring you success, prosperity and a happy life.