Can you have success without sacrifice?
Steve Cardwell
I help Dads reclaim 10 hours a week with my Prime Time Protocol by building their priorities, systems and resilience so they can become the man and Dad they want to be. NEWSLETTER BELOW!
Hi [FIRST NAME GOES HERE],
I have sacrificed NOTHING and am the most content I have ever been.
Doesn’t sound realistic right?
I didn’t think so at first either.
But sacrifice means giving up something that you value.
Things that you actually care about.
I haven’t given up anything I value.
I have taken some time and reflected on what is important to me.
I have cut the fat, stripped things out, simplified.
I found out where I was wasting time and energy on things that I don’t care about anymore.
I identified thoughts and beliefs that were slowing me down.
And got rid of them all.
I’m focussed and ruthless with my priorities.
And learnt how to say no.
I have defined my version of success.
I know my standards.
I don’t care about my mate Dave with his Lambo on Instagram.
Doom scrolling doesn’t make feel terrible any more.
I’m not pining for a different life.
I’m content with mine and ambitious for more.
My business is growing.
I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in.
I am an open and reliable teammate to my wife.
I am a present, playful Dad who absolutely adores his daughter.
I feel great.
I KNOW that I am on the pathway to being the man and Dad that I want to be.
All without sacrificing anything.
So here’s a challenge for you this weekend.
Take some time to think.
What isn’t serving you any more?
What one thing in your life can you get rid of?
Let me know what it is and you can have a free 30 min accountability coaching session!
Cheers,
Steve
PS I’m off on holiday next week and will be drinking a Mahou by the pool so will be taking a small break from the old newsletters. Normal service will resume the week after next!
Founder of Superhuman In You and AMHWAL Academy | Creator of Human Intelligence Model ™️ for Leadership | NED | 3x Best Selling Author | Organisational Psychologist MSc | Key Note Speaker | Team Workshops & 1:1 Coaching
3moGreat article Steve! 'What we are sacrificing for' must be worth more than what we are sacrificing.
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3moSoemtimes you need to sacrifice a lot But with the right mentor to guide you sacrifices can be minimised Steve Cardwell
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3moIt's important to prioritize what's truly important to you and let go of things that aren't serving you. Steve Cardwell Success often requires making difficult choices and letting go of certain things. However, it's important to distinguish between healthy sacrifices and unhealthy compromises.
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3moLove the phrase "pick your sacrifice" as long as its intentional. Spending the morning with my kids I am potentially sacrificing an unknown opportunity. I have also coached people who put work first and sacrificed their family and health in the process.
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