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What is holding you back?

What is holding you back?

Sometimes there are certain situations or challenges that are completely out of your control (such as the power going out on your block) that can prevent you from being as successful as you otherwise might be. But, there's also the possibility that you're holding yourself back because of one of the following twenty-five reasons.

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21. You Think Too Small

21. You Think Too Small

Have big enough dreams that will take you years ahead into the future. 

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23. You Aren‘t Constantly Learning

23. You Aren‘t Constantly Learning

Successful individuals are always looking for ways to enhance their lives by learning new information or skills.

Be interested in things that others are doing.

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6. You Don‘t Think a Business

6. You Don‘t Think a Business

Whether you're a freelance writer or owner of an eCommerce site that sells basketball shoes, you'll never be successful if you believe that you're not actually a business.

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4. You‘re Spending Too Much Time on Social Media.

4. You‘re Spending Too Much Time on Social Media.

Engaging your customers and influencers is important, but you don't need to spend every free moment on social media.

Develop a strategy for social media use and stick to it. Be cautious of not spending more time than is neccsary.

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11. You're Not As Productive As You Could Be

11. You're Not As Productive As You Could Be

Invest in time management and time tracking tools to discover how productive your days really are so that you can make the appropriate changes.

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10. You Stay in Your Comfort Zone

10. You Stay in Your Comfort Zone

You'll never be able to grow and develop if you stay in one place.

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5. You Never Finish What Your Start

5. You Never Finish What Your Start

Remember, success never happens overnight, and anything that is really worth doing takes time and effort.

Look at your unfinished projects an think where you would have been if you have completed them.

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1. You‘re Lazy

1. You‘re Lazy

"Every single successful person works their butts off to get where they are. It's ok to be lazy if you want to. Just admit it. But don't whine about not being rich and successful, okay?"

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24. You Don't Network

24. You Don't Network

Be a connector and someone who includes everyone no matter who they are. Don't be someone who excludes a person that is different or unusual. You never know when that person will be the one you need or the one who needs you - and you can do some good for someone.

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14. You‘re a Negative Thinker

14. You‘re a Negative Thinker

Work on a becoming a positive thinker by surrounding yourself with positive people and becoming more aware of your self-talk.

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8. You Feel Entitled

8. You Feel Entitled

You're not owed anything. If you want something badly, you're going to have to go out there and earn it. 

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13. You're Not Passionate

13. You're Not Passionate

Without passion, you won't stay inspired and motivated - especially when times get tough.

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19. You Haven't Managed Your Money Properly

19. You Haven't Managed Your Money Properly

If you're spending too much money in contrast to what you're bringing, then how can you expect to pay your bills and set money aside for emergencies or retirement?

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7. You Don‘t Believe in Yourself

7. You Don‘t Believe in Yourself

Even if it's celebrating a small victory, like getting the contact information of a potential client, you need to find ways that will give your confidence a boost.

It usually takes effort and doing the hard work that give actual better self-esteem.

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9. You Obsess Over Things That Aren't Important

9. You Obsess Over Things That Aren't Important

When you're more concerned about what's trending on social media, as opposed to following up with a lead that has the potential to make some cash, then that's a problem.

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12. You Focus Too Much on Money

12. You Focus Too Much on Money

The most successful entrepreneurs and business owners aren't fixated on money. They are focused on a making a great product first. 

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17. You Give Up Too Easily

17. You Give Up Too Easily

The thing is, success doesn't come easy. It's a part of the journey. Just because things aren't going your way right now doesn't mean that you should give-up on your hopes and dreams. Baby steps.

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18. You Think You Can Do Everything On Your Own

18. You Think You Can Do Everything On Your Own

There's a myth that successful businesses were built by just one individual. That couldn't be further from the truth. Jobs, Gates, and Zuckerberg all had assistance from Wozniak, Allen, and Saverin. 

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20. You're a Perfectionist

20. You're a Perfectionist

One foot in front of the other, on a daily and consistent basis helps. Timing yourself and doing solid good work and then you're finished works pretty well, too.

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2. You Keep Asking "Why Not Me?"

2. You Keep Asking "Why Not Me?"

Stop wasting your time asking why other people are successful and you're not.

Everyone get to take their turn at hardship. Maybe it's your turn. Instead of complaining, make a positive change that will help you pull out of your slump and find success.

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3. You Get Stuck in Your Head

3. You Get Stuck in Your Head

You'll notice that there's a common theme with successful people. They act on their dreams.

Instead of only dreaming and overanalyzing - they start laying the groundwork.

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15. You Haven't Established Goals

15. You Haven't Established Goals

Start with being a small planner and a small list maker. One goal and one thing on the list at a time is fine

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16. You Don't Know Who You Are

16. You Don't Know Who You Are

Knowing who you are and what skills you have, will guide you to success. What are your likes and dislikes? Start noticing.

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25. You Don't Know When to Let Go

25. You Don't Know When to Let Go

I mentioned earlier that you shouldn't give up too early. But, you also need to be aware of when it's time to let go. 

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I am on a personal journey to discover myself and to better understand my role in the universe. To live a good life and to be a good husband, parent and provider. Where possible share the knowledge that I collected.

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