Breaking Free From Being Stuck
Sterling Hawkins
Best-Selling Author | Globally Recognized Growth Keynote Speaker | Award-Winning Thought Leader | 1M+ No Matter What Movement
The other day I found myself in a difficult conversation, one of those that seemed like a broken record, stuck endlessly repeating without any progress.
We could have taken the easy route – avoided the discomfort and walked away. Again.
But this time, instead of leaning out, we leaned in.
Lean in for liberation. Leaning out will only keep you stuck.
We allowed the discomfort to surface and (somewhat) patiently trusted that it would pass.
As we did, the underlying issues began to reveal themselves. Our hidden perspectives that have caused this conversation to come up again and again like deja vu. And finally seeing those beliefs, it gave each of us a chance to shift them towards real growth.
Be it a repeated difficult conversation, a seemingly cyclical life circumstance or a situation you keep finding yourself in, it all works the same.
Like a Chinese finger trap, the more we lean out, avoid and reject – the more stuck we become.
But when we lean in, while it’s uncomfortable for a moment, we’re ultimately free from what has kept us stuck.
International Keynote Speaker | Communication Trainer for Fortune 500 Companies | The Leadership Standard Podcast Host | TEDx Leadership Talk = 2.4 million views
9moSterling Hawkins: When you talk about the underlying issues began to reveal themselves, it reminds me of the question: What is this really about? Being comfortable with uncomfortable moments is not easy but important in developing the muscle of having effective difficult conversations.
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9moGreat motivational advice, Sterling Hawkins. In tough times, lean in. The easy way out is to be passive, ignore the problem, hope it goes away, or not take responsibility.
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9moWhat you resist, persists!
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9moWhat an inspiring read, Sterling! Breaking free from being stuck is crucial for personal growth and innovation. Thanks for sharing your insights!