So many people go through life without any
serious dreams, ambitions or concrete plans for themselves…for the future. Others
do have plans, but are unable to execute them. Further still, many have talents and gifts but aren't
putting them to use; they've remained buried, dormant...not yielding
anything fruitful or tangible.
It dawned on me that the main reason why so many people seem to underachieve in life is because of self-imposed limitations, which keep them from never
taking that bold step towards achieving their dreams.
Here are the four big ones:
1. People impose limits on themselves due to their circumstances. They look at their environment, family situation, and financial resources etc and conclude that they can't be successful at anything.
2. Oftentimes, we place limits on ourselves based on our past. If we tried certain things before and they didn't turn out right, we give up. We also cling to past mistakes we made and allow them define who we are, hence stifling what we're capable of doing right.
3. Some place limits on themselves based on other people's opinions...what others think they should (or shouldn't) be doing. Many people live out their lives through the eyes of others, and never truly get to discover what great potentials they possess.
4. Another major limitation we place on ourselves is fear. Fear of failure, criticism, and mockery from others. Fear makes you become comfortable where you are, even though you know there is something much better on the other side.
When you place limits on yourself, you'll always come close to doing something, but never actually do it. You'll constantly see yourself as second-best, not good enough, not talented enough, etc. Limitations will always create a barrier between an ordinary, regular life and a fulfilling one.
It is not God's plan for us to go through life without real purpose and without making positive impact. This holds true especially for Christians. God hasn't called us to live anything less than a fulfilling, purposeful and successful life in Him. Infact, we were created on purpose...for a purpose. For Christians, what separates us from the world is that our purpose should glorify God. Whatever we do with our abilities and gifts should reflect God in us.
Here are the four big ones:
1. People impose limits on themselves due to their circumstances. They look at their environment, family situation, and financial resources etc and conclude that they can't be successful at anything.
2. Oftentimes, we place limits on ourselves based on our past. If we tried certain things before and they didn't turn out right, we give up. We also cling to past mistakes we made and allow them define who we are, hence stifling what we're capable of doing right.
3. Some place limits on themselves based on other people's opinions...what others think they should (or shouldn't) be doing. Many people live out their lives through the eyes of others, and never truly get to discover what great potentials they possess.
4. Another major limitation we place on ourselves is fear. Fear of failure, criticism, and mockery from others. Fear makes you become comfortable where you are, even though you know there is something much better on the other side.
When you place limits on yourself, you'll always come close to doing something, but never actually do it. You'll constantly see yourself as second-best, not good enough, not talented enough, etc. Limitations will always create a barrier between an ordinary, regular life and a fulfilling one.
It is not God's plan for us to go through life without real purpose and without making positive impact. This holds true especially for Christians. God hasn't called us to live anything less than a fulfilling, purposeful and successful life in Him. Infact, we were created on purpose...for a purpose. For Christians, what separates us from the world is that our purpose should glorify God. Whatever we do with our abilities and gifts should reflect God in us.
There is no limit to what God can do. With Him, all things are possible…so with us in Him, and He in us…the sky is just the starting point. This is the kind of thought pattern we ought to develop…we must decide to take the limits off…and learn to see the endless possibilities that exist for us. We only have one chance on earth to make an impact, to productively use our talents and gifts...and we should be determined to do just that.
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