Shoe Laces and Resolutions – by Arnie Wohlgemut
I have a pair of shoes that I’m forever having to re-tie the laces.
I’m convinced that the problem is the laces; too slippery; to soft; to thin; etc no matter what I do they slowly become untied.
New Year resolutions for some folks, are like my shoe laces, step by step they become undone. I’m sure you know exactly what I mean.
If I want to solve my shoe lace problem, there are only a few options. I could tie double bow like my Dad taught me, or change the laces. Either way, I need to take action so they don’t always untie. So, what is it that we need to do to keep our resolution from getting “ untied?”
- Tie a ‘double bow’. That is, create a circumstance that makes it hard to have a failure. Consider having a friend keep you accountable, or make an investment that would be hard to give up or undo. Whatever you choose, make it happen and don’t let it get “ untied”!
- Change ‘the laces’. Remove whatever obstacle it is that affects how tightly you hold onto that resolution. Often these are things in our mind manifesting as self limiting beliefs. You’ll never do it, you’re not strong enough etc, etc. Replace self limiting beliefs with self confidence and believe in yourself. I promise amazing things will happen!!
“Resolve to throw off the influences of any unfortunate environment and to build your own life to order. Taking inventory of metal assets and liabilities, you will discover your greatest weakness is lack of self-confidence.” Napoleon Hill
Whatever you need to do, create the circumstances to create the desired results. Best of luck and, Happy shoe tying!
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