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Sink or Swim: How to Get to the Next Level of Your Life Before You Feel Ready
The power of high demanding situations
“We talk about “sink or swim,” but there’s not as much sinking going on as you might expect. There’s a fair amount of treading water, a whole lot of people unwilling to get into the pool at all, but not so much sinking” -Seth Godin
Recently, I decided to throw all my chips into pursuing my dream of being a top-tier writer.
I’m no longer looking for a job after having finished my Accounting degree, and I’ll tell you, its felt a bit like being pushed into the deep end of the swimming pool; I either sink or swim.
The waters are now up to my neck and I’m having to do everything I can to not only survive, but also thrive.
And while this might seem risky, putting yourself into such high demanding situations is actually the most effective way to get to the next level of your life before you feel ready.
Here’s why.
Nothing Happens until You Burn the Boats
“If you want to take the island, then burn your boats. With absolute commitment come the insights that create real victory.” -Tony Robbins
