Super-charge Your Life: 5 Essential Steps I Learned from Super Mario Bros.
Hey there, friend! How’s your day going? I hope it’s absolutely fantastic. As I gaze out at the beautiful fall colors in North Texas, I can’t help but feel motivated and inspired by the changing season. There’s something about this time of year that ignites a fire within me, and I bet you feel it too.
Have you ever heard that people tend to accomplish more in the last three months of the year than in the other nine combined? While I can’t verify that statistic, I can attest to the fact that this time of year is a powerful motivator for many of us. The relief from the oppressive Texas heat is a breath of fresh air, quite literally.
Now, let me ask you a question: Do you want to get more out of your life? Do you long to shift from merely surviving to thriving? If so, you’re in the right place because this blog post is all about helping you unlock your full potential.
5 Essential Steps to Getting More Out of Life
Let’s dive into five key strategies that can help you get more out of life and truly savor every moment:
1. Be Willing to Play the Game: Life is not a spectator sport; it’s a game meant to be played. To get more out of it, you must be proactive rather than reactive. Don’t just sit on the sidelines and let life happen to you. Create your own plans and take charge of your destiny. As Jim Rohn wisely said, “If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.” Embrace the game of life and start playing it to win.
2. Surround Yourself with Possibility: To achieve greatness, you need inspiration. Surround yourself with people, books, mentors, or mastermind groups that help you see the endless possibilities life offers. When my daughter first started playing Super Mario, she was just trying to run through the course without falling in a hole or getting killed by a flying turle-bird. But as she watched me play, she saw that there was WAY more available in the game. There were coins, and power-ups, and secret worlds. Just as my daughter learned from watching me play Super Mario, exposure to new ideas and perspectives can open your eyes to the hidden treasures of life.
3. Reprioritize and Live Intentionally: It’s easy to get caught up in the rush of survival mode, but true fulfillment comes from slowing down and savoring life’s moments. Redefine your definition of success by prioritizing what truly matters. Once my daughter was able co complete a level in the game, she slowed down — and started focusing on getting more out of the game versus just trying to run through and survive. Success became more about how she was playing and her enjoyment of it versus just running through trying to survive. Recognize that each phase of life brings its own challenges, and instead of waiting for the chaos to subside, intentionally choose to live in the present.
4. Face Obstacles Head On: Life is filled with obstacles, just like in a video game. Instead of trying to avoid them, embrace them as opportunities for growth. Develop the skills to overcome challenges with grace and resilience. The more you confront obstacles, the better you become at navigating them. Remember, a game without obstacles is a boring one, and life is no different.
5. Practice, Practice, Practice: Achieving mastery in any area of life — even a video game — requires practice. Whether it’s your spiritual journey, financial management, time management, or relationships, you must dedicate time and effort to honing your skills. Repeated practice builds the neural pathways necessary for success.
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In conclusion, life is an incredible adventure waiting to be explored. To get more out of it, you must be willing to get in the game, surround yourself with inspiration, live intentionally, face obstacles head-on, and practice relentlessly. Embrace these principles, and you’ll find that life becomes a thrilling journey filled with remarkable moments and boundless joy.
Wishing you a fantastic day filled with purpose and fulfillment. Until next time, keep thriving!
— Kayla
