Are You Trying Too Hard?

“There’s a small fly burning out the last of its short life’s energies in a futile attempt to fly through the glass of the windowpane. The whining wings tell the poignant story of the fly’s strategy — try harder.

But it’s not working.

The frenzied effort offers no hope for survival. Ironically, the struggle is part of the trap. It is impossible for the fly to try hard enough to succeed at breaking through the glass. Nevertheless, this little insect has staked its life on reaching its goal through raw effort and determination.

This fly is doomed. It will die there on the window sill. Across the room, ten steps away, the door is open. Ten seconds of flying time and this small creature could reach the outside world it seeks. With only a fraction of the effort now being wasted, it could be free of this self-imposed trap. The breakthrough possibility is there. It would be so easy.

Why doesn’t the fly try another approach, something dramatically different? How did it get so locked in on the idea that this particular route, and determined effort, offer the most promise for success? What logic is there in continuing, until death, to seek a breakthrough with “more of the same”?

No doubt this approach makes sense to the fly. Regrettably, it’s an idea that will kill. “Trying harder” isn’t necessarily the solution to achieving more. It may not offer any real promise for getting what you want out of life. Sometimes, in fact, it’s a big part of the problem.”

(~An excerpt from You2 by Price Pritchett)

Your Open Window or Door

Where is your opening for success and happiness?

Quit trying harder doing the same thing because it will result in the same outcome.

Same input = same output.

How can you change your approach to problems that arise? Have you tried exploring the problem in a different way? Have you tried something new? Have you taken a step back and looked at the various options available? However, often times it’s not easy to see the “opening” on your own.

Are there habits you can change to achieve more happiness and success? Replacing your habits that do not lead you to your goal with goal-achieving habits requires clarity about your goals and determination. You have the strength within you to make these changes and with the help of a coach/mentor and accountability, you will progress faster.

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