Choice as an Action, Not a Reaction

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I read an excellent guest post by Mary DeMuth today over on Michael Hyatt’s blog. In it she talks about being motivated by fear (stemming often from our past) versus being motivated by a future-facing goal. I find a lot of wisdom in her words. You can read what she said here.

How about you? Have you made a decision that you’re finding you can’t sustain? Consider your frame of mind in making the decision. If it’s still a worthwhile pursuit, maybe all you need to do is reframe your focus for that decision. Face the future with it and decide again that it’s an action worth taking. Remove it from being a reaction and see if it gives you a renewed sense of purpose.