Roadblocks on the path to success serve an important purpose. Don’t misinterpret them.

We all have things that hold us back. Are you letting false roadblocks keep you down?

1. You need to recognize the roadblocks
   1. Take some time and clear the clutter in your mind
   2. Think critically about the challenges you face
   3. Are these struggles real or false? Can you overcome them?
2. Struggle serve a purpose
   1. Roadblocks along the way serve a good purpose
   2. They help keep the less committed from getting to the finish line – it keeps our competition back
   3. Reframe your struggles into challenges – time to shine and leave the competition behind
3. Be an observer
   1. Learn to see your challenges from an outside perspective
   2. Recognize real versus false challenges
   3. Sort them out, shift away from real ones and accept the challenge of the false ones

Key Questions:

1. Are my challenges real or false?

2. Can I overcome this?

3. Should I change course? (normally the answer is no)

4. What are the alternative solutions?

Take-Action Items:

1. Review what’s holding you back

2. Categorize them

3. Break through the false barriers