OBSTACLE: (N) Something that opposes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress
OBSTRUCTION: (N) Any structure that makes progress difficult; something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted.
Which one is in your way? Are we letting the things that pop up in our way get the best of us? Is it the awkwardness of moving out of our comfort zone, the fear of the unknown, or just the burden of responsibility that comes with awareness?
Obstacles and obstructions are pretty much one in the same, whether you have to leap over the problem, or push it away from you. The problem you see, are the EXCUSES that we allow to get in the way of progress.
For example, if we were walking down the street and tripped, would we just lay in the street and refuse help until it was convenient for us to get up and get going? Hardly. In most cases we'd jump up as fast as we could, dust ourselves off, hope no one saw us, and keep going.
Are we doing the same in our daily business? Do we let our obstacles overcome us? Do we allow our fears or expectations to throw our careers into a tailspin? Are we allowing those excuses to build up in us so much that before we are even aware of it, we are spouting out reasons why we can't (or won't) incorporate new ideas or things that we haven't tried yet into our business plans?
Even though we are technically "independent contractors" and are technically accountable for ourselves, one of the greatest resources that we have is each other. Here on Active Rain, we are priviledged to have a network of highly esteemed professionals at our fingertips.
IRON SHARPENS IRON... So let's make it a goal this year to use our arsenal! Maybe we feel that we are lacking in a certain aspect, whether it may be marketing, or making phone calls, or overcoming objections... Why don't we partner up with someone either here in AR or in our local offices that is doing well in that aspect of their business, and see if you can pick up some tips to help you out. Conversely, I am sure there is something that you can help someone else out with too!
NO MORE EXCUSES!!!
M.
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