“How To Listen To Your Gut, Follow Your Dreams And Finally Fulfill Your Deepest Desires- Starting TODAY”
Happy New Year! Now that I got the formality out of the way, let me go out on a limb. I’m willing to bet that this new year is no different than last.
Correct me if I’m wrong… but I’m sure I can safely say you started out with goals and aspirations. Which probably started out ok, until those dreams got sidetracked with family issues, insecurities, debt and roller coaster rides.
Hey, that’s part of life. We all experience the ups and downs, and that’s ok too!
But let me get right to the point: Don’t EVER doubt the potential of your dreams. I’m telling you, don’t do it.
Listen. I’m not a motivational speaker. I’m not a psychologist or Dr. Phil. I dance for a living. But because of my profession and experience, I’m 100% qualified to tell you this:
“Yes, you can absolutely, totally do whatever you want. And you CAN achieve whatever your heart desires!”
It’s true. Now as an entrepreneur, here’s my reality check for you. I call it “tough love…”
Nothing in life is predictable. We don’t know what’s going to happen one day to the next. Even science is made up of “theories” that hold their ground, until the next theory replaces it.
And in our lives, there’s an infinite amount of possibilities on what could happen to us tomorrow. That’s reality. We don’t know what will happen tomorrow.
But the “bumpy roller coaster of life” is a guaranteed experience. You can always say with confidence that you WILL have some sort of drama, emergency, and upset that throws you off course. There has never, and I mean NEVER- been a human being on this planet that had a completely smooth, hassle-free, life long journey.
So if you want to sit there and whine “poor me… why me?…” then guess what? The rest of the world is going through it too.
So what makes YOU different?
My friend, here’s the most amazing, life changing advice I can offer. Brian Tracy (yes, THE Brian Tracy) shared this with me and some colleagues last year:
“The most important part of today is what you do afterwards.”
Listen. We ALL have a purpose. We ALL have big dreams, passions, and adventures we want to experience. What makes you different is what you DO afterwards…
Will you end today without taking action? Or are you going to end today by listening to that inner voice telling you it’s ok to take a step, and just go for it?
I hope you choose the latter!
Here’s another thing not in my skill set: I’m no psychic. But I CAN promise you this: If you keep doing what you’re always doing, you’ll keep getting what you’ve always got.
In science, every stimulus needs a response. In the words of Einstein:
“Nothing happens until something moves.”
This year, I encourage you to MOVE. That’s all. JUST MOVE. Just by taking one small step, you’re not standing still.
If you take just one small step every day, you build your confidence as you gain momentum. Imagine how much closer to your goals you can be one year from now!
I believe ANYONE CAN DANCE. I’ve always believed that, and that’s what I do. I teach anyone to dance, and let them know it’s totally ok to make mistakes. That’s how we learn to do things better.
Do I have ups and downs? Absolutely. Every week. Sometimes every day. But I keep moving forward, and I urge you to do the same. Trust yourself, take the leap, and ask the Universe for guidance.
What do you believe in? What do you want to do? What do you need more of?
Some people want, and need, to dance… Turns out that I’m qualified to help!
Others want a new job, more money, want to travel to Cambodia, learn to cook, become a model, be a public speaker, graduate, learn kung-fu, get a new certification, become the boss, write a book, backpack across Europe, sail around the world, work for themselves, aid the poor, raise healthy children… and a million other things that make us feel appreciated, empowered and valuable.
If you want to reap the rewards of believing in yourself, you must take a step TODAY.
Start by listening to your gut. Stop tuning out that inner voice. It’s YOUR VOICE, so listen to it. Yes, you CAN have whatever you want out of life this year. MOVE towards getting it, and you just might amaze yourself.
I wish you a wildly successful and adventurous New Year! And remember to enjoy the roller coaster ride. 😉
– Shawn Byfield
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About The Author:
Shawn Byfield (www.ShawnByfield.com) is an award winning choreographer, show director and a leading expert in dance lessons and industry advice. His extremely fun approach to learning is a must for anyone looking to achieve their highest potential through dance.
Shawn Byfield - Certified Public Speaker, Dance Coach & Choreographer 