I've been thinking about walling up my escape path. Removing my magic ring. Putting my back against the wall. Taking a different kind of responsibility.
Today I came across this post on Fast Company's blog on reasons to block your escape path. This is exactly the reason to do it:
"It's amazing what you can do when failure isn't an option. You get creative and find a way to succeed. While no one likes their back against the wall, the truth is that it's good for you every now and then. It blocks your escape routes and forces you to make uncomfortable decisions you might otherwise avoid. ...
We outwardly commit to a goal while inwardly build a defense in case we don't reach it. We leave escape routes as an option. And we undermine our chances of success in the process."
Failure is not an option and I don't need that escape path. I have everything I need and this is a result of my actions - not some magic ring.
So the question remains, how do I block my escape paths? And what a delightful exercise I now have. I think we'll know soon enough.
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