About this episode
Today I want to talk to you about Creating Certainty in your life. This is a topic that I have heard over and over from experts and thought leaders in my life. Robert Stuberg spends a great deal of time on this subject. The Roman philosopher Seneca said, "Nothing is certain expept the past" Erich Fromm also said, "The quest for certainty blocks the search for meaning. Uncertainty is the very condition to impel man to unfold his powers." I love this second quote because I believe sometimes we place too much effort on finding certainty in our lives. Of course certainty is important...but no less that the benefits obtained from a degree of uncertainty in our lives. Tony Robbins talks about the need for both: certainty and uncertainty STORIES OF CERTAINTY & UNCERTAINTY Right now the world is definitely in a state of chaos or uncertainty. So, how do we learn to create a degree (or more) certainty in order to create some "peace of mind"...? My Mentor Robert made a statement to me that really hit home, and I'd like you to really think about this... ...People make the mistake of looking for certainty "outside" of them selves...the only sure bet is to look inside of yourself to create certainty. What does this really mean?... How do we create certainty inside of ourselves...? Well, I believe that the best way to create certainty in our lives is to focus on the only thing we truly have control over...our Actions and Mindset... By focusing on our goals and unique talents in life, and taking massive action, we can create and maintain a degree of control and certainty in our lives. We can create confidence, self esteem, and peace of mind when we create a plan and follow through with that plan. And...when aligned with our unique talents, purpose and passion, it makes for a great recipe for success in our life. So many people are relying on their jobs, parents, leaders and influencers in their lives to create results and certainty and security for them in life. It's time that we begin to realize that "no one" is going to come and rescue you. No one is going to be the hero of your own story in life.... ...you need to be the Hero of Your Story. This is what will create Certainty, Peace of Mind and Results for you in Life. Your Actions will create the life you are seeking. I understand that sometimes we feel that life is out of control. Maybe you feel like... ...your job is grinding you down. ...your business is riding waves up and down. ...your relationships and people around you are demanding your time. ...your circumstances are "outside" of your control. Well the truth is that none of that really matters when it comes to creating your life, because the only thing you can control, influence and FOCUS on is Your Own Actions. And when you develop a deep sense of Purpose and Commitment to YOUR life and Path...that is when you will continue to move in the right direction... ...a direction of Health, Wealth, and Happiness. You've probably heard me refer to the story of the iceberg in the past... Many years ago, ancient sailors use to be amazing by a strange phenomenom they witnessed in the ocean with icebergs they would pass. The sailors used to wonder why the wind would be blowing a particular direction and yet they would see these massive icebergs moving against the wind in the opposite direction. It was because they didn't realize a couple of important priciples that were happening. First, the iceberg they saw (although enormous on the surface) were actually only 10% of the actual mass of the iceberg...the rest was under water. Second, the deep ocean currents were actually what was moving the iceberg, and those current were not flowing the same direction as the wind. This principle is also one we can apply in our lives. When we learn to develop deep commitments to our Unique Talent and Goals that are aligned with our Passion and Purpose in life...we can develop our own deep "internal" currents that will continue to move us in the direction of our Destiny regardless of what is happening in the world around us. Learning to develop certainty in our lives "internally" is the best way to find that Peace of Mind and Certainty... The key is to look internally, not externally, to create certainty in your life. I hope that makes sense to you and you can find ways to do that in your own life. Remember, Your Actions will create Certainty. The Program Robert Stuberg Developed called Creating Your Ultimate Destiny goes into this in much more detail, but truly all you need to do is... 1- Decide what you want in life... 2- Adopt the beliefs and emotions that will lead you to that goal... 3- Decide what you need to do by making a plan of action... 4- Take Action. It isn't rocket science and it isn't a secret... Taking action will get you to your goal and will create the certainty you are looking for. Remember what I said earlier... All the perfect planning, thinking and organizing will never Create Your Life. Only Actions and Alignment with your Unique Talent will do the job. Thanks for listening to these ideas today, and I hope they have inspired you to take control and responsibility for your life. Talk with you more tomorrow... George Wright III