Have you ever wondered why some people seem to make rapid progress in a short space of time? Maybe it’s your peers, other brokers around you, or maybe even a friend that you hadn’t seen for a while. It can leave you thinking…how have you achieved that already?!

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Some people seem to take significant strides in their lives or careers, while others remain stagnant.

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Not everyone seeks rapid career progression, and that’s perfectly fine. But if you do, and you’re unsure why you’re struggling, this might be the exact reason...

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You’re Not Taking a Leap When You Have The Chance!

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We all face moments where we must make difficult decisions, which would often push us into uncomfortable situations. Naturally our mind will want us to shy away from these…I know mine does!

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When you find yourself in a situation like this, of course it’s important to consider if going ahead aligns with your goals. But ultimately, putting yourself in a situation where you feel uncomfortable, whether it’s because it’s something you’re unfamiliar with or because you feel unqualified to do it, is always an opportunity for huge growth.

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Have a think about these opportunities over the last 5 years of your life, have you taken them or turned away from them?

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If I look back at the last 5 years, which is my entire mortgage career, I could name plenty of times where I have taken a ‘leap’ before I was really ready, and every time it has either worked out successfully or I have learned valuable lessons…

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The reality is, everyone on a journey of personal and professional growth is ‘winging it’ to some degree. Those who progress are simply better at pushing themselves past the barrier of ‘uncomfortableness’ and learning as they go.

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So, what can you do to fix this if it’s a problem for you? Here’s what works for me:

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-Reduce decision making time - tink it through, but if the risk is low and the reward is high, it’s probably a ‘yes’. (Feeling uncomfortable doesn’t count as risk!)
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-Focus on holistic personal development – The better you become, the more confident you’ll be in taking that next leap.
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-Build evidence – each time I do something that I was initially nervous to do, I use that as evidence for the next time to take the leap!
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I truly believe that everything we want is on the other side of that uncomfortable feeling - but are you willing to take the leap?

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