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Five things in my Elevate Email today:
Enslaved to Success
Better Master Than a Boss
Book I'm Recommending
Insights That Inspire
Action That Elevates
May my words inspire and support your elevation.
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🔺 #1. Enslaved to Success
In my early twenties, I had seemingly checked all the boxes of a conventional dream. As a leading project manager at a software company, I enjoyed the perks of a good salary: a chic apartment, a shiny new car, and a life of comfort.
On paper, I should've been over the moon. But inside, I felt only half alive.
My days were a monotonous cycle: waking up, dragging myself to a job that didn't spark joy, battling traffic, and feeling trapped in a soul-sucking routine from Point A to Point B. Evenings were about unwinding from the day's grind, only to do it all over again the next day.
I was a prisoner to the traditional idea of success, believing that my hefty paycheck would somehow fill the void. Society had convinced me that success was about possessions and a certain lifestyle. But what I truly needed was to redefine what success meant to me.
Here's the crucial part: Our definition of success shapes everything. If we measure it merely by outcomes and figures, we're always at risk of feeling inadequate. But, if we see success as the courage to chase our dreams, then we're successful the moment we take that first step.
Take my journey with writing 'The Art of Fully Living,' for example. Had I stuck to the old script of success, fear of not meeting my goals or negative feedback might have stopped me from ever publishing it. Instead, I chose to see success as the commitment to consistent action and doing my best. Achieving my goals became secondary to the act of pursuing them.
Have you ever felt trapped by society's definition of success? How might redefining success on your own terms change your path?
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🔺 #2. Better master than a boss
Imagine a world where our "boss" isn't someone in a suit, but rather the fiery passion within us, urging us to make a difference.
Tracing back to its Dutch roots, "boss" originally meant "Master." But who should truly be our master? An external figure, or an inner calling?
Consider this: we're all here to contribute, each in our unique way. What if we shifted our perspective from working FOR others to working WITH others? Transforming our daily grind into a symphony of collaboration, not a ladder of hierarchy.
Life's unpredictable events aren't always within our grasp, but the spirit and energy we bring to each moment? That's ours to command.
In my eyes, being driven by a deep-seated desire to contribute isn't just a good way to work—it's the only way to create something truly extraordinary.
Let that burning desire to contribute be our true boss. What change will you ignite with your passion as your guide?
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🔺 #3. Book I'm Recommending
An elevating book worth checking is The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
In one sentence: The Power of Habit explores how habits are formed, why they exist, and how we can change them to improve our lives.
Favorite quote : 'To change a habit, you must keep the old cue and deliver the old reward, but insert a new routine.'
One of my key takeaways: The trick to changing an unhealthy habit to a healthy one is to satisfy the craving - not ignore it or resist it. For example, if you're trying to lose weight but got into the habit of stopping off at the bakery on the way home from work, you might want to alter your behavior by going to the gym straight after instead. Your brain will still get the feel-good reward of endorphins but it'll be through exercise rather than a sweet treat.
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🔺 #4. Insights That Inspire
A handful of my reflective observations:
Success: Pursuing significant dreams, not insignificant deadlines. → Share..
Success: Not the weight of your wallet but the lightness of being. → Share..
Possessions fill rooms, not souls. → Share..
When life feels like a monotonous cycle, remember: you're the rider, not the bike. → Share..
Success isn't just IQ. It's self-discipline. → Share..
Habits are mirrors. They reflect our deepest cravings. → Share..
Being unhappy about unhappiness equals depression. Embrace your unhappiness instead. → Share..
Complaining is a great way to stay stuck and get more of what you're complaining about. → Share..
You can break something only if it's hard and resisting. Don't resist and you'll never break. → Share..
Instead of planning to retire, do work that is so fulfilling that you never want to retire. → Share..
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🔺 #5. Action That Elevates
If you've been following my journey, you're likely familiar with my fondness for daily-style challenges. A significant portion of my life goals are, in fact, built around these 'challenge goals' – such as my 7-day detox fasting and 30-day salsa dancing.
I've discovered that publicly committing to a daily challenge is a remarkably effective way to maintain consistency. This approach works wonders because it's easier for our minds to embrace temporary changes rather than permanent ones. The idea of a lifelong commitment can be daunting, but a short-term challenge? Much more doable.
So, if sticking to a routine feels like an uphill battle, why not try a daily challenge? Announce it to the world. It doesn't need to be grandiose – just something to spark personal growth and transformation.
Ever toyed with the idea of meditation but struggle to keep at it? Consider a 21-day Meditation Challenge. Or, if launching an online business and boosting your income sounds appealing, why not start with a 21-day money-saving challenge? The possibilities are endless.
But let's face it, embedding new habits into our lives isn't always a walk in the park. We often start with a burst of enthusiasm, only to revert to our old ways. The key to success? Establishing a clear CUE for your routine. This cue is the habit's starting point – the trigger that sets everything in motion.
Most cues fall into one of three categories:
Location - Where will you be?
Time - When will you start?
Scenario - What will remind you?
Make your cue as specific as possible. For example, if you're aiming to start running each morning, place your sneakers by your bedroom door. The act of putting them on as soon as you wake up becomes your focus, not the running itself.
Feeling inspired to take on a challenge of your own? Hit reply and share your commitment. Remember, declaring your goal can significantly boost your chances of success.
* I wrote a detailed step-by-step resource about how to instill powerful habits. You can check it out here - It's definitely one of the most thorough resources I've written on the subject.
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Keep Elevating 🔺
- Tal Gur
Founder, Elevate Uni
Author of The Art of Fully Living
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