“Not everything will work. But don't waste time pre-judging your steps, when the journey has the answers.” - LESSONS, 100 Thoughts on Life & Love, Eric Robertson

What if things don’t go according to plan? What if I fail? Why is everyone moving forward except me? 

If you’ve been haunted by these questions at any point in your life, then this episode is for you. 

In situations where the outcome is uncertain, how do we move forward and have faith that things will work out? 

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: 

The journey has the answers [3:25] 

• Having faith that things will work out 

• You don’t have to prepare each and every step—this stops you from moving forward when your plan fails 

• We evolve in the “doing.” You don’t have to start perfect, you can make adjustments along the way 

• What you think are failures could actually be beginnings

• Your shortfalls keep you connected to God 

The haze of letting the journey have the answers [21:23]

• The feeling of failure hurts your ego and spirit

• It takes patience to build something that’s worth having

• Understanding that your disappointments are pauses in your journey and not your final destination 

Navigating through letting the journey have the answers [26:59]

• Refraining from comparing yourself to others—everyone is fighting their own personal battles that you know nothing about

• “Looking up” rather than focusing too much on your “destination” 

• Giving yourself permission to try new things

Lessons on journeys [34:02]

• Things always work out better than you’ll ever imagine 

• Take in every single moment, learn from them, and use them to better the future you

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

LESSONS, 100 Thoughts on Life & Love - Book by Eric Robertson

The Alchemist - Book by Paulo Coelho

Listen to Didn’t Cha Know by Erykah Badu

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