I see my children and I remember how it was. I keep pushing them to get rid of what they dont need anymore, to give away to charity old toys they dont play with anymore...I look at their faces when they say its special...to them!!! Oh does this ring a bell with anyone?
When I was younger I used to hold onto everything, hoarding like a lil
old lady. My teddies, not that I had many (hand me downs from the market) were
bedraggled from being handled and squashed to death, grubby and well-loved for
sure. Letting go of these was hard esp. when my mom insisted that I hand over
one to a visiting cousin or family friend. It was always tears & tantrums…!
As I grow older, I’ve learnt to let go of many “toys”, but by gosh I can’t seem
to let go of My Handbags and Shoes! Maybe because my shoe size will never
change now that I am an adult and good leather handbags grows better with age :) or so I tell myself.
And that brings me to something called Sunk Cost Syndrome (SCS). This is
when we invest ourselves in something. And start to view that thing
differently somehow simply because we're invested in it; or feel
"obliged" to stick it out! This is more so with regards to the
professional and business world. If we are not careful, the Hoarding and
Hanging on for dear life can drag us down if we hang on for far too
long...! We must know when to hang in there, when to adjust and When To
Let Go, it can be the difference between $10,000+ in our bank or $0 …Yes :(
The above can be demonstrated in various ways: when we are in a bad even abusive or toxic relationship and we convince ourselves that the other person will change if we but show them some more love or “Stick it out”…!!!
The above can be demonstrated in various ways: when we are in a bad even abusive or toxic relationship and we convince ourselves that the other person will change if we but show them some more love or “Stick it out”…!!!
Many times I have gone to the movies or watched a TV program where the first
30mins are simply awful! Guess what I do? Well I very rarely get up and
leave, I literally watch it to the end and moan about how bad it was, another
40mins, or hour of my life wasted…WHY!!! Because mentally I have invested in
the movie, program, action. I have this compulsion
to complete what I started. From the movie I want to feel like I got value for
my money, I paid to watch the drivel didn’t I…!!!! BUT MUST I?
I have shoes that I bought 5 years ago, Some are really well worn, seriously I should take them to a charity shop. I have T-shirts I bought when I visited wherever 7 years ago, with tears from then washer, faded old out of fashion, But hey I still think they are worth £500 to me…why coz I’m invested in these things EMOTIONALLY! I have taken ownership of these things which could be worthless to other for all I know. Mind you I am not beating down on people keeping things they have attached emotional value to or have memories vested in them. In fact If we all got rid of everything we find useless, we would wipe out history!
I have shoes that I bought 5 years ago, Some are really well worn, seriously I should take them to a charity shop. I have T-shirts I bought when I visited wherever 7 years ago, with tears from then washer, faded old out of fashion, But hey I still think they are worth £500 to me…why coz I’m invested in these things EMOTIONALLY! I have taken ownership of these things which could be worthless to other for all I know. Mind you I am not beating down on people keeping things they have attached emotional value to or have memories vested in them. In fact If we all got rid of everything we find useless, we would wipe out history!
BUT and this is a Big BUT, in some areas Holding on for dear life can prove to be a BAD Move, toxic even. In Business it can make or break a person or a company. Evolving is normal, Change is natural, growth is supposed to be the target of every business man/woman/entity. If growth is not happening then Change must Ensue, even if that change means DROPPING IT!
For instance: I set up a website, or have a project I've
been working on. I have been at it for years and still never made a dime out of
it…! SHOULD ANYONE CARRY ON LIKE THAT? I say NO. It’s time to Cut Your Losses
and Move on. Don’t hang on to that “Toy” it’s not worth it if all it does is
drain your energy, finances, emotions, time, life! If this is your scenario…put an end to it Now!
The thing is, you've been at it for years and it's still not profitable. STOP Burning your cash or throwing good money after bad!
Oh yes I know ….You're fully invested in it. Well I know it's tough to just up and abandon it. But sometimes we've got to get past the emotions and simply move on. WHY? Because the past is gone, we can never take it back, we must learn from it and CHANGE. The future is what matters. So YES You can choose to stop anything TODAY right now! If a business Or a strategy hasn't been working for you... Then it's time to cut the cord and try something new that May actually work! Let go and allow your hands to receive something new!
Many people struggle online for years, making very little to nothing, the odd hit here and there, but nothing to write home about! I say it’s time to Try This:
==> GIVE IT A TRY
Watch the presentation and get started on this ASAP. And let the Past become a hazy dream as you learn to Let Go of whatever has been stealing your time, efforts energies, creativity and Not rewarding YOU!
This business simply put is going to change the face of video e-mail marketing. It as a training & marketing program that will gives you the ability to quickly learn & profit. It is created to focus on fixing the economics of your business life. Which in the long run will mean a better income.
This business simply put is going to change the face of video e-mail marketing. It as a training & marketing program that will gives you the ability to quickly learn & profit. It is created to focus on fixing the economics of your business life. Which in the long run will mean a better income.
Procrastination by the way can mean
hanging onto something that is no longer working, becoming complacent and
allowing the Fear of a fresh start to hinder your destiny. STOP that Now and
Make the move you need to change your life.
I did, I am now a full grown adult who
no longer hoards, nor holds onto past toys and teddies, It is not an option, because I have
a Target and it is way bigger than hanging on to the Past.
May you too be all you can be. Rise and shine for your STAR is nigh!
Jules Kalungi
Skype: Julie.kalungi1
Ace Group
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