138. Lessons in Growth: Navigating the Journey and the Pain on the Path to Achieving Success

Whenever we set a big goal, like deciding to be more assertive or to be confident speaking from the stage, there are bound to be some uncomfortable and discouraging moments along the way. Along the way we have a choice to backtrack and stay where we are with no clear results, or keep going forward, trudging through the brush, swimming in shark-infested waters, or any analogy you can imagine that makes it difficult to get to where you want to be, But that journey is where the growth takes place. That’s the hard part, because where you are now is comfy and cozy. And where you want to be, well, you don’t yet actually know what it will feel like to reach that destination. In each of these instances, we decide we want to change our current behavior, but we must go through the growing pains of actually doing the work. In the end, you will have accumulated numerous stories about the battles you fought on your journey, and how you are willing to do it again. Free Course: The Assertiveness Accelerator Free Guide: The Ultimate Way to Start Conversations and Leave Them Wanting More Get on the waitlist and be the first notified when we open The School of Social Mastery Schedule  your: "Radiate Social Confidence Now" mini-coaching and consultation session   The Social Priming System: The #1 Way to create your desired social outcomes Social Confidence Pro  FREE Download: ---> Essential Business Etiquette Tips: The Definitive List of "Must-Know" social rules for success with co-workers, clients, and customers