1227: Reach Your Full Potential with a Push AND Finding Work Life Balance: How to Define What Success Is to You by Chalene Johnson

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Episode 1227:

Chalene Johnson shares powerful insights on overcoming stagnation and achieving work-life balance. She illustrates the transformative power of a gentle push towards action and growth, urging readers to embrace the challenges and take steps towards their goals without waiting for perfection. Johnson also emphasizes the importance of defining personal success, advocating for a balanced life that prioritizes happiness and fulfillment over mere accomplishments.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.chalenejohnson.com/youre-ready-for-a-push-get-moving/ & https://www.chalenejohnson.com/finding-work-life-balance-how-to-define-what-success-is-to-you/

Quotes to ponder:

"Sometimes all we need is a small push – a vote of confidence from an important person in our lives."

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What does it mean to be pushed? When I was a little girl, I went to [01:41.600 --> 01:46.280] a swimming pool with a high-diving platform with a friend and her mom. All three of us [01:46.280 --> 01:50.920] climbed to the top of the platform. Both my friend and her mom immediately dove into the [01:50.920 --> 01:56.600] water while I just stood there, staring down, nervous and scared. Before I could muster up [01:56.600 --> 02:01.800] the courage to jump at all, they climbed up the platform to jump again. Then my friend [02:01.800 --> 02:08.040] coached me to the end of the platform. Don't look down, she said. And ever so gently, she [02:08.040 --> 02:13.160] gave me the smallest push from behind. As I fell through the air, I was freaking out and [02:13.160 --> 02:18.080] I was mad. I can't believe she just pushed me. But when I hit the water and the bubbles [02:18.080 --> 02:22.800] were all around me, I realized it was kind of fun. After that first push, I climbed back [02:22.800 --> 02:28.240] up the platform and jumped a hundred more times. Sometimes all we need is a small push, a vote [02:28.240 --> 02:32.480] of confidence from an important person in our lives. Or we just need to hear the right [02:32.480 --> 02:38.520] message at the right time. Well, listen up. You're ready to be pushed. You're ready for [02:38.520 --> 02:44.320] a push. So many of you listening to this article are ready to be pushed. Oftentimes, someone [02:44.320 --> 02:49.360] standing close to you or behind you is telling you in one way or another that you're ready for more. [02:49.360 --> 02:54.880] It's not at all uncommon to be angry at this person or feel defensive. However, sometimes you [02:54.880 --> 02:59.040] need to listen to the people around you that truly care for you, want the best for you, [02:59.040 --> 03:03.920] and want to see you reach your full potential. You need to listen to those people and the voice [03:03.920 --> 03:09.040] inside your head that push you toward greater things. Deep down, you may realize you can do more, [03:09.040 --> 03:13.920] but you make excuses or blame others for reasons why you're not moving forward and taking action. [03:14.480 --> 03:19.840] However, excuses don't move you forward. Excuses just excuse you from taking responsibility. [03:20.400 --> 03:25.600] You and only you are responsible for your progress in reaching your goals and going after the life you [03:25.600 --> 03:31.600] want. It doesn't have to be perfect. So many people remain in stagnation because they're waiting for [03:31.600 --> 03:37.280] perfect circumstances. Don't let this be you. Don't not move out of fear that you might not do it [03:37.280 --> 03:43.840] right the first time. Just move. Instead of making excuses, take responsibility and take action. You [03:43.840 --> 03:48.960] are fully capable of making a plan and following it. It may not be perfect, but at least you're [03:48.960 --> 03:54.400] moving. You may take some steps out of order, but taking any steps will keep you moving forward and [03:54.400 --> 04:03.360] growing. Take action. Thinking is not moving. You must take action. You must do. Make an appointment, [04:03.360 --> 04:08.400] schedule a phone call, sign up for a class. Do what you need to do to keep moving toward your goal. [04:08.880 --> 04:15.360] But remember, thinking is not action. Thinking on paper and making a plan is your first action step, [04:15.360 --> 04:20.160] but after that you need to move. Listen to the important people in your life and the voice inside [04:20.160 --> 04:25.440] your head that's telling you to do more. Allow yourself to be pushed. Don't worry about doing [04:25.440 --> 04:31.920] everything perfectly. Just follow your plan and do. Success is closer than you think. All you have to [04:31.920 --> 04:35.200] do is continually move forward and keep shuffling your feet. [04:39.600 --> 04:44.000] Finding Work Life Balance How To Define What Success Is To You [04:44.000 --> 04:46.720] By Shaleen Johnson of ShaleenJohnson.com [04:48.240 --> 04:53.760] You can achieve any goal, but if your life is out of balance, there's a good chance you won't feel the [04:53.760 --> 04:59.200] sense of satisfaction you thought you would. You might have all the cars, the toys, the money, [04:59.200 --> 05:04.160] the success. But if you're constantly under crazy amounts of stress and your personal life [05:04.160 --> 05:09.360] is in shambles, these things are difficult to enjoy. I talk a lot about how to do more and [05:09.360 --> 05:14.720] achieve big goals by delegating and creating systems. But one thing I do want to emphasize [05:14.720 --> 05:20.160] here is the importance of life balance. Consider using those extra hours you are freeing up to live [05:20.160 --> 05:25.840] more instead of work more. I can teach you how to get more done, work smart, and create more hours [05:25.840 --> 05:31.600] in your day. But I want to convince you to use those extra hours to live rather than add more to [05:31.600 --> 05:37.280] your plate. If you're anything like me, a type A personality, I know and understand your thought [05:37.280 --> 05:42.240] process all too well. If you can create 10 extra hours in your week by working smarter, [05:42.240 --> 05:47.520] you think, great, that's 10 more hours I can fill with more work. But I hope I can convince you to [05:47.520 --> 05:54.320] use those hours to do more living. This process starts by redefining success. What does success [05:54.400 --> 06:00.000] look like to you? It doesn't have to mean being busy, having a particular status or anything to do [06:00.000 --> 06:05.520] with your bank account. 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