Who doesn’t want to be the next “thing” to hit it to the next level, whether it’s in your career, business, finally having 1k followers on Instagram, or even the next step with your boo? Many of us have excelled, passed the status quotient in school, and even landed jobs in our field (nowadays, that can be a task, all by itself). We always express a promise in whatever we do. Though we have the ability, we may have found that we have hit a glass ceiling; but we may also be surprised that we built it ourselves.
How can we push through our limits to reach the full potential that is waiting to burst out of us?
1. Own Up
Our first lesson comes from one of the most popular songs of the 2000s; Shaggy’s “It wasn’t me.” after being busted for cheating, SShaggy’slady runs down a list of reasons she KNOWS (and evident as hell…) that he is cheating on her. But in typical fashion, Shaggy results to …DENY….DENY….DENY…..DENY! He finds himself in the girl, looking with her two eyes, and Shaggy continues with….It wasn’t.
Have you ever found that a problem or issue wwasn’tyour fault, no matter how obvious it was?
Hiding (or better yet lying) from the truth in fear of damaging your “mage.”When we own up to our faults, it always helps us shift to discovering a problem instead of wasting time finding people to pin it on. It also shows that you are willing to take the initiative. Even though you were wrong, people will respect you more for being honest and owning up to it. A weight will be lifted off your chest, as you no longer have to walk on pins and needles waiting for someone to “figure you out.”2. Right Time
When someone is waiting for the “right time,” it reminds me of the jumping rope. There you are, catching the sstring’srhythm, finding the perfect time to jump in. But since the variable of the turning rope is not in your hands, it is either too slow or maybe the string is just a tad short; you wait for the “right time.” w everybody is cursing you out because you are taking too long.
The fact is that it is never going to happen unless you jump in.
Waiting for the perfect opportunity to speak up in a meeting, tell a new project idea to your boss, or start a new business; will never come. You will never have the time you need or even have the guts to say, “b” ss man, this isisn’torking.” ” t like the jump rope; you have to jump in and figure it out when you get there.
Extraordinary only happens when you ACT, good ideas that stay in your head do you no good…
3. It has to be Perfect
Let me look over this one more time.
Then ‘on’ more time turns into another week, another week, that you could have been preparing for the next project, but you you’re busy making sure that this one is PERFECT. Perfection is just a myth that society has created to stall time. We place it on our resumes bragging as if it is a trophy, but in reality, it shows signs of low confidence. Another way of saying that “I'”I’m quite yet ready to be judged by the world; let me continue to work on it.” I” end of perfectionism, how about we strive for an obtainable trait? Excellence! Excellence is giving it your best. Your superiors will be delighted that you are no longer wasting time but completing work at a higher standard.
4. Stand Out
The crowd. As children, our parents taught us to be leaders and not followers; somehow, when we became adults, that message was lost in translation. What they forget to tell us is that standing out from the crowd can have its downfall. Speaking out for injustice (#BlackLivesMatter), disagreeing with what the majority say in meetings, or even trying something new; could all be ridiculed by ‘the crowd” cause it is different. This alone can cause people to keep their mouths shut and keep it moving with everyone else.
At times, all it takes is to be different and use your voice; you never know how it may encourage others who were once frightened to follow. It also allows your organization to have those honest conversations about new policies or products they might be launching. They will be happy that you opened your mouth in the long run.
5. Feel like it
Two times in life, we often complete the task; when we do it and feel” like doing it.”
The”ugh we become “doe”s,” i” becomes a habit in who we are as people. Completing tasks when you “fee” li”e it works, but what happens when you no longer do? It just sits there; the best recipe to become mediocre.
While you wait to get the feeling that the “doe” in”the office has already completed it, making a name for themselves, while you continue to wait until you “feel” th” urge to complete the task, opportunities present themselves to the ones who are already prepared (they won’won’te to get ready because they stay ready).
If you find yourself hitting this glass window, look at these factors and get out of your way.
