Brain Training For Success – Lesson 1.7 – Are You Uncomfortable With Success?

Welcome to Lesson #7 of the Brain Training for Success course!

Having high expectations for yourself raises your success ceiling. With a higher ceiling, you’ve created the possibility of greater levels of success.

But are you comfortable with success?

That might seem like an odd question, but a hidden fear of success can be the ultimate form of self-sabotage.

Many people are uncomfortable with the prospect of success. It’s seems hard to believe but it’s true.

Who wouldn’t want to be more successful? Failure might not be ideal, but it can be more comfortable than the possibility of something more.

Eliminating your fear of success could be all you need to do to take your life to the next level.

You may not even be aware that the thought of success makes you uncomfortable.

Consider these facts and strategies about success to become more comfortable with choosing success as a way of life.

The Fear Of Success Can Manifest Itself In Different Ways

Procrastination, self-sabotage, and an inability to concentrate on important tasks are signs of discomfort with success.

Do you suddenly feel tired when performing a task that could take your career to the next level? These are signs that your subconscious is derailing your efforts.

Notice signs of self-sabotage in your work and relationships. Ask yourself why you engage in those behaviours. Look at your past objectively. You’ve been sabotaging yourself for years.

Attack Your Negative Beliefs

Make a list of your negative beliefs regarding success. Question them.

• How do you know this belief is true?
• Where did this belief originate?
• Could you be wrong?
• What are a few counter examples to this belief?
• What is this belief costing you?

Success Is More Complex Than Failure

It can seem easier to deal with your life as it is than to become successful:

• The more successful you become, the more visible you become.
• You’re more exposed to criticism.
• You have more responsibility.
• You may have to live with more pressure.

Remind yourself that you’ll have access to more resources if you’re successful. An excess of resources results in more comfort.

And when you have plenty of money and influence, life becomes easier.

You Might Worry About Having To Become A Different Person

Success requires change, but you can still be the same person.

Someone that wants to lose weight will have to change their eating and exercise habits, but they are fundamentally the same person.

There are changes to be made, but you’ll become an enhanced version of yourself.

Have A Vision Of Success That Appeals To You

Are you afraid that massive success will result in a loss of free time?

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