Personal transformation is a long and arduous process, but we all have to start somewhere, so how do you know when it’s time to make such a drastic change, what can you do to stop from feeling overwhelmed in the beginning, and how do you know when it’s time to graduate from one step to the next?

What to Listen For

For many, embarking on a journey of personal transformation comes after life punches you in the face - that could mean getting fired from a job, getting kicked out of school, going through the end of a relationship, or losing a loved one, just to name a few.

But why does it take such a jarring event to motivate us to improve?

Because transformation is difficult and painful, so to be willing to make a drastic change in yourself means the pain of staying the same must outweigh the pain of change. If you don’t feel the pain of your current situation, then what are the chances you’re going to choose to endure significant pain over a long period of time to change the situation you’re in?

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Resources from this Episode

Michael Herold - Speaker and Coach

Michael Herold on Facebook

762: 3 Signs That it’s Time for Change | Transformation Toolbox 1

763: Had Enough Pain, Yet? | Toolbox 2

764: Brett Bartholomew on why drive matters more than motivation and secrets to peak performance

765: Parents, Part 2: Warren Farrell on The Boy Crisis and Dad Deprivation

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