Finding YOUR worth in 2020

If you want to make big moves in 2020, you have to take risks. But taking risks is not easy and puts most people in unfamiliar territory. Uncharted territory can, in turn, often seem dangerous and cumbersome. The human mind loves familiarity, as familiarity generally means security in some form, as well as access to resources. This love of familiarity is literally built into our brains from childhood. During our evolution, those who could remember where the waterholes and predators were, well, they had a better day!

Letting go of all this familiarity and deciding to take risks and think outside the box can be very difficult and scary. However, it is critical that you realize that this is exactly what you need to do to achieve the goals you have set for yourself. Taking bold and decisive action at the right time can be what separates you from the full life you want and from living a life that is less than what you dream of. Oddly enough, stepping away from the safety of the known and plunging into the insecurity of the unknown is probably what you will have to do to achieve your goals and / or happiness.

Risks are not “one size fits all” matters. If you are not used to taking any risks, even a small risk can seem huge. Keep this in mind as you go along. You must first think about what risk you are contemplating and then measure that risk against reality. Will your business or livelihood go “down the drain” if it fails? Or is the risk in question a medium or minor risk move? Understanding the difference can go a long way in deciding how cautious you should be. The greater the potential downside of failure, the greater your preparation needs to be, period!

Finding the courage to take risks and think outside the box often comes down to motivation. If you want or need more courage to take the necessary steps to be happy, then take a step back and think about what motivates you. Fully understanding what motivates you will help you have the courage you need. You can use these motivators to help you focus and stay focused in times of weakness.

In many situations, the consequences of not taking bold action are then unpleasant especially in the long run that you have no choice but to act. If you can’t imagine not taking bold action and changing the course of your life, then you must have all the motivation, and therefore all the courage, that you need. So don’t be afraid to think big in 2020. Then go ahead and plan carefully to make the most of your innovative thinking.