A Danger to Success

One of the greatest dangers to future success is current success.

It’s why it’s hard for a NBA team to repeat or even 3-peat. The Kansas City Chiefs were going for history looking to win 3-Super Bowls in a row. They failed and so has every other NFL team in that position.

Why is current success a potential stumbling block for future success?

1. It can make us comfortable.
2. It can cause us to think that we have arrived, which then causes us to slow down.
3. It can cause us to go after other goals that will not help us to maintain the success we’ve already accomplished. Think about a professional athlete for a moment. They have a stand out year. Then they get sponsors and start doing lots of commercials. Then the next year they haven’t put in the necessary work that got them the sponsors to begin with! BOOM! They’ve lost a step, the edge, and the focus.
4. Focus on what got you the current success you have and don’t lose site of the goals!

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Other Thoughts from my most recent podcast episode #303.

/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-can-do-with-benjamin-lee/id1488687000

Takeaways

When you have a goal, sometimes you have to modify how you’re going to accomplish that goal.
Before you quit your goal, you may need to modify it.
Almost half of Americans don’t read one book per year.
Books are one of the best investments I’ve ever made.
Reading can spur creativity and open new opportunities.
You can read or listen to books to gain knowledge.
Writing a book is easier than ever with technology.
Reading helps boost concentration skills.
Reading can help in various aspects of life, including career and personal growth.
It’s important to step out of your comfort zone to inspire others.