Who Stops You From Doing What You Want?

Is there something you’d like to do, but it seems it just isn’t going to happen? Maybe you want to start a business, but all the indicators say that this is a bad time! Maybe you want to make some life change, live in a new area, whatever, but everyone says that selling your home right now is a big mistake.

Who stops you from doing what you want?

We have a tendency to blame others, but the truth is, we stop ourselves.

When I first started running barefoot, I was embarrassed. I thought if anyone saw me, they would laugh at me. I hate criticism as much as the next guy!

What I found out was nobody cared. The few who have done much of anything just smiled or gave me a thumbs up. One guy wanted to know if it didn’t hurt and why I did it. When I told him, he was interested. I doubt he’ll become a barefoot runner, but you never know.

I did have one woman ask me where my shoes where. I just told her they were home where they belonged and that was that.

The point here is that there were times when I didn’t run because it was too late and people were up stirring. I was afraid. Who stopped me? It was me. Once I got out there, I found it was no big deal.

When you have something you want to do, do you listen to your fears and doubting self talk and chicken out? Do you stop before you even start?

The first step in doing anything is to understand that it is only you who stops you. Sure there may be outside influences, but you are the one who stops.

Think it over!