You’re eager to play a bigger game. You’re smart, ambitious, with a solid plan in place. But, damn it, you can’t seem to make any headway.
Want to know what’s holding you back? Those devilish how-to’s, the belief that you must have it all figured out before you even begin.
Plotting every step in advance may feel safe, even smart. But it’ll blind you to all the unexpected opportunities that will inevitably appear.
I was stuck in this mindset most of my life…until I interviewed six-figure women.
Their stellar success followed a three-step strategy:
- Set a goal.
- Commit to reach it, without having a full-blown plan in place.
- Pursue any coincidences that fall in your lap.
Step 2 is the game changer. Commitment acts like a magnet, attracting opportunities that often come disguised as coincidences. If you’re not seeing coincidences, it’s likely a sign that you’re not totally committed.
That’s how it worked for me. In 2008, I set an audacious goal: to earn $125,000. When I told my now ex-husband, he burst out laughing. I did too. As a life-long underearner, it seemed absurd. But I was totally committed.
I had no idea how I was going to do it. Yet as I learned from the high earners, I didn’t need to.
I just needed to seize the synchronicities. Of course, those coincidences always lie just outside our comfort zone. So, I took a deep breath and a big leap of faith as I boldly jumped off the cliff.
Every day, I forced myself to do something I was scared to do. I raised my prices, ramped up my marketing, and stayed the course despite setbacks and rejections.
Success didn’t come overnight, but by year’s end, I’d reached my goal. I’ve been making six figures ever since.
If success feels elusive, try following this formula: Let go of control and do what comes next, even if you’re terrified to do it.
What have you committed to that terrifies you? Leave me a comment below.
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