The power of an “all or nothing” decision

I’ve always loved to study the inner workings in the lives and backgrounds of successful people. I love reading about the people I admire, and I’m always looking at their details of their lives while asking “How do they do it?”

(After rediscovering my dog-eared biographies of Harry Houdini, I realized that I was doing this long before I became an entrepreneur!)

Not so long ago, I got to thinking about that “How do they do it?” question a little differently. I took a look at all of the people I’ve been drawn to over the years. Was there a common denominator that predicted their success? What I discovered was very eye-opening.

I realized that every single one of them had made an “all or nothing” decision: to live their purpose, to achieve their goal, or to do whatever it took to have what they want.

Some of them had found their passion early in life and went for it, full out, no excuses. (I’ll admit that I’ve always been a little jealous of those who found their path and got on it from the very beginning.)

Others found themselves in a situation they just couldn’t tolerate any more and said “I’ll do whatever it takes.” (That includes yours truly!)

No matter what you want, the first step to getting it is always the same: make a decision. Not just any decision, but an all-or-nothing, do-whatever-it-takes decision.

An all-or-nothing decision pulls you forward, almost as if by magic. It’s not that you don’t have to do the work – of course you do! But here’s what happens…

When you make an all-or-nothing decision, you become perfectly aligned with your purpose. All conflict inside of you just melts away. And the Universe will respond by lining everything up to support your decision.

If you’re not manifesting the results you want in your business, undoubtedly there is an all-or-nothing decision that you need to make somewhere. And it might not be what you think.

My coach’s request to you is to take a look at where you may have resisted making an all-or-nothing decision, and ask yourself, “Why am I holding back on committing to this?” (Hint: chances are it’s because of someone else’s agenda.)

Then make the decision. Say, “I am doing/being/having this, no matter what, and I will NOT take no for an answer!!” (You’re also welcome to stomp your foot or bang an imaginary gavel or whatever else feels good to you. I like to say “So mote it be.” )

Done deal, right? Right! Bright blessings and massive success to you…