#7. 💭Resisting The Obvious
If we do what everyone else does, we will end up more or less where everyone else is.
If you want to be dramatically different from what everyone else is doing, you've to look beyond what's obvious.
💪Challenge: For 90 days if faced with any decision ask yourself: What would most people in my situation do?
Then for some time ignore that most probable option. Assume it's not even an option. And force yourself to consider other alternatives.
❓Ask yourself two questions:
- What's the worst thing that can happen?
- What's the best thing that can happen?
Do it if you afford the worst for the sake of the Best.
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