It actually comes down to weighing importance of things and putting them each in proper, practical perspective. This allows perfectionist more time to devote to those things really worth doing well, such as, making a livelihood, writing, food preparation, organization, swimming, thinking, praying, meditating, studying, etc.

Of course, this is not to negate doing what you enjoy just for pure pleasure of it. But if you will prioritize your tasks and NOT be concerned with doing well purely mundane, you will have more time for kind of things you really enjoy and those that really need to be done well.

I'm Too Stupid

This is a common one. Everyone possesses a lack of confidence in certain areas or feels limited in their knowledge. This is natural, and there are very few people who really do know everything (you must know a few who THINK they fall into that category.) All of us, however, have an area of expertise, whether we realize it or not. In addition, we are all capable of LEARNING. Did you know that you can become an expert in anything if you study it for 5 years? Yes, YOU! An EXPERT!

I Don’t Have Time

“Five years! I don’t have that kind of time!” you say. So who says you have to become an EXPERT? Think about how much you can learn in two years or one year or even six months. The point is that you have ability to learn. You simply have to decide on subject and how much time you want to devote. Then, take Action.

I’ve Always Had Bad Luck/Nothing Comes Easy to Me

How many times have you used this one? It’s easy to blame your lack of success on bad luck or bad timing or bad friends or bad economy, etc. There will always be things that happen that are beyond your control, but if you persist in your efforts, you can overcome anything. Perseverance is key.

Are you holding on to any of these self-limiting beliefs? If so, are they a result of past programming? (We talked about that in last issue.) If so, get RID of negative programming and eliminate those self-limiting beliefs. They are guiding your actions and creating your reality! Believe that you can do anything and have anything you want, and you will!

Once you break through a self-imposed barrier, you can sail like Columbus, you can fly like Yeager, or you can run like Bannister in direction of your dreams!