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How To Overcome Barriers & Fulfill Your Purpose

How To Overcome Barriers & Fulfill Your Purpose

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Toya Gavin
Sep 17, 2020
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In my last post, I wrote about what it means to live on purpose and how coaching helps with that process. As I talked with folks about this idea this week, I kept hearing the same response repeatedly.

Sounds good, but I have to get my _______ together first.

As in…

I want to start my business, but I have to get my finances together first.

I want to apply for that grant, but the application requires a picture. I need to get my body together first.

I want to quit my job, but I have to get my sh* together first.

Here's The Thing…

Everything you have to do before you reach for your real dream is actually a barrier to that dream. Those barriers stop you from taking action today. And taking action right now, at this moment, is the only way to begin down the path of purpose.

So, for now, let's assume that you won't be getting your sh*t together. Let's also assume that who you are today is the best version of you that will be in existence at least until the end of 2020.

From that place, what can you d…

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