When we set goals that feel safe and achievable, we are caving in to our own preconceived notions of what we are capable of.
Have you ever heard of SMART goals? Itβs basically the idea that your goals should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time Bound. Meaning, you should know exactly what can actually accomplish; it should be meaningful to you; and it should have a deadline.
When you take ownership, you donβt have to worry about what happens to you or how other people might treat you or what obstacles might come your way, because ultimately you are in control.
If your ultimate goal is not to have a home that looks like it belongs in a magazine or to drive a Cadillac Escalade, then what sense does it make to compare yourself - or your home or your vehicle - to the friends who has made that her primary objective?
You see, when we set goals that feel safer and achievable, we are caving in to our own preconceived notions of what we are capable of. Weβre not pushing past our comfort zone; weβre just settling for status quo.
When truth looks in the mirror, virtue looks out. When courage looks in the mirror, faith looks out. When charity looks in the mirror, love looks out. When contentment looks in the mirror, peace looks out.