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Written By Rich For You.
Fortune Favors The Bold.
To get where you want to go in life, you have to take chances, step out of your comfort zone, and sometimes do things that scare you.
"Audentes Fortuna Juvat" (in Latin). There are many articles dissecting this simple phrase - some good and some way off base.
Here’s my take — to get where you want to go in life, you have to take chances, step out of your comfort zone, and sometimes do things that scare you. When you do these things, you create opportunities and options that were previously unattainable or unknown to you.
That’s my definition of bold — taking calculated and decisive action when most people do the same old thing and wonder why their circumstances stay the same…
It’s asking for that promotion and raise after you show your boss clear evidence of your outstanding performance.
It’s raising your fees in your business when you know you’re delivering top-tier service to your clients.
It’s interviewing at another company because you want a change and/or increase your salary/benefits.
When you are bold, fortune (opportunity and options) reveal themselves.
It’s Monday - I want you to do one bold action today — even if it’s small — let’s bring Fortune into your life.
Be Bold In Life.
You know when you get so caught up in your career and life you forget things? Well I did. I was going through some papers that take me back to 2001-2002 and I saw this phrase, "Be Bold In Life". That was my original coaching 'theme' that I communicated on my business card, website, and throughout my coaching.
You know when you get so caught up in your career and life you forget things? Well I did.
I was going through some papers that take me back to 2001-2002 and I saw this phrase, "Be Bold In Life". That was my original coaching 'theme' that I communicated on my business card, website, and throughout my coaching.
It's time to bring it back. What do I mean by "Be Bold In Life"? If you have to choose between:
- Playing it safe or taking a risk — Take the risk.
- Taking action or waiting for the right opportunity — Take action.
- Staying in your safe, boring job or taking a new, challenging position — Jump ship.
- Sticking with your current low-paying client or going for a higher-paying client that takes you out of your comfort zone — Go with Daddy Warbucks.
- Thinking outside of the box or staying with what you know — Leave the box behind.
- Doing things the 'right' way or trying something new and scary — Go for new.
- Asking for permission or asking for forgiveness — Never ask for permission.
- Being Ordinary or Extraordinary - Get where I'm going?
Now you might say, "Rich, there are times when I can't do this.". That's fine. I'm not saying do it ALL the time.
What I am saying is that you should incrementally introduce boldness in everything you do.
You will be surprised what happens. Be BOLD in Life.