As a coach, I get a lot of people who say they want a better life. They dream bigger and claim they are finally ready to make the decisions and take the actions that turn those dreams into reality. My time is limited, so I have to be careful how I spend it. I cannot help everyone one-on-one, no matter how much I would like to. To decide where to invest my energy, I sort people into two groups: those who take responsibility for their lives and those who do not.<\/p>\n
Years of coaching have taught me that people who refuse to own their lives rarely create meaningful change. A coach can be a powerful ally, but the client is the one who must implement the agreed-upon shifts. I have learned to spot clear signals that show whether someone is ready to take responsibility. It is worth a few honest minutes to examine your own patterns and decide which side you are on.<\/p>\n
One important note before we go further: this is not only for entrepreneurs. Anyone who wants stronger personal performance should apply these ideas. They are not limited to business.<\/p>\n
Sponsored*<\/em><\/p>\n Excuses cause failure. Stop blaming your partner, your parents, your finances, your education, your culture, or the dog for your misfortune. Blame locks you in victim mode and robs you of the chance to change your situation.<\/p>\n When you stop pointing fingers and accept full responsibility, you move from victim to victor. You can finally see the situation clearly and choose what to do next.<\/p>\n Ask yourself: “What is my part in this?”<\/p>\n Excuses for failure, excuses about the choices you have made, excuses about what you feel you have not achieved and what you still lack: this is the fuel for dysfunctional thinking and, eventually, for the actions and habits you do not want.<\/p>\n1- Drop the excuses<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n— D. Soitout<\/p><\/blockquote>\n