Develop Immunity
In Princess Bride (the classic cult comedy) Wesley, aka Dread Pirate Roberts spent years developing immunity to the lethal poison, Iocane . So, when challenged to a battle of wits, a choice between two goblets of wine — one poison-free, the other laced with Iocane powder, he could not lose.
Like Wesley, top entrepreneurs and savvy execs proactively build resistance to fatal toxins – mind poisons that destroy drive and compromise the health of your business. They are unfazed by common contaminants like pessimism, overwhelm and naysayers.
Poisons, Vaccines & Antidotes
Pessimism
Maverick entrepreneurs are impervious to “the glass is half empty” syndrome and stave off gloom and cynicism with opposition logic.
They decide to see the glass as, at least, half full rather than half empty, with ample room to add the right ingredients. They grip the glass as a complete container that can be emptied and filled to the brim with their beverage of choice.
Overwhelm
Renegade thinkers defend against the delirium of “it’s too big ” by chunking down. They realize any goal, small or big, begins with one step. Breaking things down into bite-size pieces allows consistent, manageable progress — regardless the magnitude of the end goal.
Naysayers
Smart risk-takers get vaccinated against vocal venom and are unaffected by those who say it can’t be done. To further boost immune levels, leaders maintain a healthy diet of education, inspiration and validation. They model pioneers who have paved the way and proven time and again that an idea, pursued with passion and dedication … will change the game, even change the world.
Your Maverick Move
Pay attention to prevalent environmental toxins. Take measures to strengthen your resistance using some of the antidotes cited above or add your own. Develop immunity to would-be dream-killers and deliver your vision to its golden destiny!
Campfire Stories – Strut Your Stuff!
Working in and on your business every day, you’ve learned things you don’t even know you know! Any thoughts you’d like to share? What did you need to become immune to and how did you do it? Please share in the comments below.
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