I want to talk about our need for approval. It’s crippling and it doesn’t allow us to make the impact we’re supposed to be making. The second guessing, the deleting and rewriting, the constant doubting. It’s not ok and I'm here to remind you that you are more than enough, and you don't need anyone's validation to live your best life every single day. But there’s a trick that will turn it all around.
In the journey of life, we often seek approval from others, wanting them to like us, to accept us, it becomes all about us. But remember, the key to true success and happiness lies not in needing their approval, it’s not about us. It’s about approving of ourselves and then surrounding ourselves with those we can impact. Where can we make the greatest impact? That’s where we belong.
As Tony Robbins once said, "The only limit to your impact is your imagination and commitment." So instead of seeking approval, think of ways you can serve and make an impact.
I have this concept called Servant Ownership, and the whole idea is that you take ownership of how you can help others get what they want. You step into your role as a leader and own it fully. How can I help X get Y?
This replaces your need for approval, as you shift your focus away from you to helping and providing value. When our dreams become about others, magical things happen.
Walt Disney said, "All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." So stand with courage, not looking for acceptance, but looking for a way to lift, to encourage, to empower, to build others up to greatness.
When we help others, we in-turn help ourselves. We get out of our heads, look at the mirror differently and usually end up exactly where we belong.
When you seek approval, it’s all about you. When you seek servant ownership, it’s all about them. That’s a freeing feeling. It takes the pressure off and allows you to create and build something special.
So, let’s start today. Let’s have the courage to pursue our dreams that lie within us. Let the desire to connect and uplift others guide us, and success will surely follow.
Believe in yourself, embrace your uniqueness, and let go of the need for constant approval. Today marks the beginning of a new focus—an incredible journey to a life filled with purpose, joy, and abundance, where you take true ownership of serving and making an impact like never before.
Keep going, be intentional, be COMPLETE, and always remember - you have the power to shape your destiny. So go out there and make it happen.