Life Is Hard
Summary
- Life is inherently difficult, and believing otherwise only adds to the challenge.
- Holding on to the notion that life should be easy is setting yourself up for constant disappointment.
- Being willing to endure tough times without dwelling on the idea that it should be easier can make hardships more manageable.
- When feeling down, it's important to reflect on what unmet expectations are causing that dissatisfaction.
- Question the reasonableness of these expectations to better understand and possibly adjust them for a more realistic outlook on life.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest starting with the mindset that life is tough. This way, you're not shocked when you face a challenge. It's like wearing a helmet before you ride a bike—it just makes sense. When things get hard, don't waste time thinking it should be easy. Instead, work through the problems one step at a time.
If you find yourself feeling upset or disappointed, take a moment to see what's really bugging you. Ask yourself, "Did I expect something that didn't happen?" Look at those expectations closely. Are they fair? Maybe you thought your business should take off without much effort, but is that really how it works? Often, it isn't.
A good way of dealing with tough times is by adjusting your expectations. Let's say you wanted to make a lot of sales right away. If it's not happening, think about what you can change. Can you reach more people? Improve your product? Work on your sales pitch? Break down your big goal into smaller, doable steps. That way, it doesn't seem so overwhelming, and you can make progress without needing lots of money or time.
Remember, changing your outlook doesn't cost a penny but can turn your whole experience around. If you can get good at managing hard times, you'll be stronger, and you'll feel better about your business or personal growth journey. Just like training muscles, it takes practice. You've got this!
Quotes by Alex Hormozi
"Life is hard, believing it should be easy makes it harder"
– Alex Hormozi
"It's like signing a contract by saying life should be easy and every moment it isn't easy, I will be unhappy"
– Alex Hormozi
"Being willing to weather the harder times"
– Alex Hormozi
"When I do get down on myself, cuz I do too"
– Alex Hormozi
"What expectation spoken or unspoken am I making of the universe that I feel is unfulfilled"
– Alex Hormozi
Full Transcript
life is hard believing it should be easy makes it harder it's like signing a contract by saying life should be easy and every moment it isn't easy I will be unhappy like that makes it more difficult than just being willing to weather the harder times when I do get down on myself cuz I do too I try and think what expectation spoken or unspoken am I making of the universe that I feel is unfulfilled and is that expectation reasonable
