Don’t be offended, but the odds are very high that you are moving through life on a day to day basis just existing. That may be your goal. But I doubt it.
Just existing is boring. It is not attractive. It leads to lethargy and bad attitudes. And it can actually repel people and opportunities. If left unchecked it can also contribute to unhappiness, depression, addictions and other unhealthy behaviors.
It was Henry David Thoreau that profoundly said “the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” He could have said that most men (and women) just exist. But I guess that is what makes him the classic writer.
People were born to create. To build and to grow. But most people spend their time just breathing the air and living from one moment to the next.
I am not writing this to make you mad. Even though I have no problem ticking people off if it will wake them up so that they can realize their full potential. There are times when a person has to ask the tough questions. Some people may need more than question and answer, but it is difficult for me to smack someone in the forehead with a 2X4 in an article.
Why do people slip into a mundane existence when they know they are born and created to make a difference? To make an impact in the world in a way that can only manifest with that individuals skills, talents and gifts?
Is it because we get lazy?
Or do we meet some powerful force that suppresses us?
Or do we just “settle” for mediocrity because it seems to be the path of least resistance?
Do we let excuses overcome us?
Or do we just forget we were designed to create?
And then we just stop creating and develop the habit of existing?
“Change the world” is a phrase that is overused in mission statements and goals. But you were designed to change the world that you live in. To make an impact. To live life to the fullest.
I was recently working with a client that was stuck and she admitted that her attitude was at a low point. Unfortunately it is almost impossible to stay in one place in life. You are typically moving forward or moving backwards. At least when we talk about out attitude and outlook on life.
This client is a talented writer that has massive potential to create books and use her words to inspire and motivate people. The only challenge is that she was thinking about writing but not actually putting any words on paper. It was not because she lacks ideas or topics. She was just stuck in “think” mode but needed to breakthrough into the “do” mode. She needed to create. Not exist.
For those that are business owners, they can easily slip into the mundane, day to day maintenance of the business and lose the creative habit of building, expanding and growing.
What should you do if you know or think you are just existing?
The simple answer is start creating.
Write, build, invent, innovate, market, expand, paint, draw, plant, birth, speak, sing, dance, coach, teach, encourage. You will know when you are creating. You spirit will jump and your energy levels will increase.
Don’t just exist. Create!
Just existing is boring. It is not attractive. It leads to lethargy and bad attitudes. And it can actually repel people and opportunities. If left unchecked it can also contribute to unhappiness, depression, addictions and other unhealthy behaviors.
It was Henry David Thoreau that profoundly said “the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” He could have said that most men (and women) just exist. But I guess that is what makes him the classic writer.
People were born to create. To build and to grow. But most people spend their time just breathing the air and living from one moment to the next.
I am not writing this to make you mad. Even though I have no problem ticking people off if it will wake them up so that they can realize their full potential. There are times when a person has to ask the tough questions. Some people may need more than question and answer, but it is difficult for me to smack someone in the forehead with a 2X4 in an article.
Why do people slip into a mundane existence when they know they are born and created to make a difference? To make an impact in the world in a way that can only manifest with that individuals skills, talents and gifts?
Is it because we get lazy?
Or do we meet some powerful force that suppresses us?
Or do we just “settle” for mediocrity because it seems to be the path of least resistance?
Do we let excuses overcome us?
Or do we just forget we were designed to create?
And then we just stop creating and develop the habit of existing?
“Change the world” is a phrase that is overused in mission statements and goals. But you were designed to change the world that you live in. To make an impact. To live life to the fullest.
I was recently working with a client that was stuck and she admitted that her attitude was at a low point. Unfortunately it is almost impossible to stay in one place in life. You are typically moving forward or moving backwards. At least when we talk about out attitude and outlook on life.
This client is a talented writer that has massive potential to create books and use her words to inspire and motivate people. The only challenge is that she was thinking about writing but not actually putting any words on paper. It was not because she lacks ideas or topics. She was just stuck in “think” mode but needed to breakthrough into the “do” mode. She needed to create. Not exist.
For those that are business owners, they can easily slip into the mundane, day to day maintenance of the business and lose the creative habit of building, expanding and growing.
What should you do if you know or think you are just existing?
The simple answer is start creating.
Write, build, invent, innovate, market, expand, paint, draw, plant, birth, speak, sing, dance, coach, teach, encourage. You will know when you are creating. You spirit will jump and your energy levels will increase.
Don’t just exist. Create!
Tim Winders has over 25 years experience as a business owner, entrepreneur, coach and consultant. He specializes in helping businesses, organizations and individuals grow and expand. If it is time for you or your business to get unstuck and experience increase, CLICK HERE to schedule a FREE Growth Assessment and Strategy Call with Tim.
