Let go of old excuses. The best way to know your emotional monkey mind is steering the ship is to notice the lengths you go to explain to yourself why you can’t grow or take action. An excuse is a nonsense “reason” your fear makes up to defend inaction and avoid responsibility. It feels comfortable but ultimately is self-defeating. At the bottom of every excuse is “I’m afraid.” But you can consciously decide that fear is not a reason to give up on your goals.
