How can I prevent settling for less.

By aiming H.I.G.H.

We looked at 4, lets complete the list of consequences from a life of settling.

Truly, by settling for less as a way of life, the conclusion is, sadly, a life in D.E.C.L.I.N.E.

"Do not be satisfied with the stories that come before you. Unfold your own myth." - Rumi

As global citizens striving for excellence, we are called to embrace God's plan for our lives and pursue the best in all aspects. Settling for less, whether in our personal or professional lives, can lead to various adverse consequences.

Lets look at 7 consequences of a “settling” approach, 4 today and 3 tomorrow (Though I do hope, after today, you would have dropped “settling” as a way of life completely!)

"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do." - Mark Twain

What are the other 2 reasons why I “settle for less”

Societal Pressure

Yielding to fear!

"So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is...fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Today, I almost did.

It was raining hard this morning, and I was supposed to be training…for an upcoming run.

But I couldn’t miss today’s run. Not 2 months before the race and given the fact that I am in a state of catching up!

Let’s look at 2 of 4 reasons why we all “settle for less.”

Here are 5 bridges I suggest you build now, connections you strengthen today and forever…

Let them lead you to the C.R.O.S.S!

Yesterday we looked at two things that make it tough to build bridges and make connections in life?

Today we look at 2 more for a total of 4!

Because it takes effort to build anything, and it takes risk to reach out and make connections…

So most will resort to default mode and avoid extra work and unneeded risk.

Let me give you 2 specific reasons today and 2 more tomorrow. What can you relate with?

From yesterday’s drawing I.N., we now look at 3 reasons why bridges are needed to pour O.U.T.

"The bridge you build today may be the path you walk on tomorrow." - Matshona Dhliwayo

Building bridges of connection in life is essential to life. Without them we have to means of refill ourselves and all the tanks in our life: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, financial, etc. In their absence, we are also unable to pour anything out.

Tuesday - Why do I have to build bridges to connect with others in my life? (Part 1)

From yesterday’s drawing I.N., we now look at 3 reasons why bridges are needed to pour O.U.T.

"The bridge you build today may be the path you walk on tomorrow." - Matshona Dhliwayo