How to Harness the Power of Internal Pressure with No Room for Error
Lawrence and Alainta discuss how to harness life’s internal pressure. There is a daily exercise of risk assessment that we make each day to be successful. Daily challenges and the tension we carry; we cannot afford to make simple mistakes anymore.
That’s the price for autonomy and independence in a modern society. It’s the ultimate price for enduring success.
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Applying Pressure
While most run away from challenges, research has shown that individuals who apply pressure on themselves to succeed tend to perform better than those who do not. Self-imposed pressure can lead to increased motivation and focus. These challenges can help individuals draft plans and goals, stay on task, and work more efficiently.
Applying pressure can also increase your confidence, self-worth, and self-esteem. When individuals set high expectations for themselves, even the act of failing adds to their story. Eventually, through a myriad of lessons, people can achieve their dreams. This is the core concept behind evolution.
Financially, it means that you can look at data that says the average American is a millionaire at $1.06 million and not feel shame or animosity. A successful person might merely accept that they have $50 in their bank account and start to formulate ways to improve in the long term.
It will definitely take a lot of work and effort.
Can Pressure be Negative?
Sure. If you are setting unreasonable goals or if you are comparing yourself to others, stress can be negative. However, to look inwardly is to do just that. The point isn’t to find yourself in others, rather you should be digging to find and cultivate a better version of yourself.
In the end, reaching your physical, mental, or financial goals says more about you than about anyone else. You should endeavor to train your muscles, learn to manage stress, and build character during good and bad times.
What’s a Financial Griot Anyways?
The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. We share stories about growth, challenges, opportunity, and embracing self-imposed pressure. Beyond that, we talk about Finances. Specifically, how to become Financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.
What is wealth? Well, that part is subjective. It’s not a dollar amount but a purpose amount. If you are living your purpose, you will be the wealthiest person on earth. If you aren’t, you will always have a nagging feeling that you could be doing something more.
Over time, you may even become a millionaire. It’s possible. 80% of millionaires are the first generation. That means they didn’t come from wealth. We can teach you how. The hosts were able to amass over $3.5 Million in wealth in about eight years and are on track to retire early.
We will gladly share the secrets if you want them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win.
Other Sources:
- The Future & the Pressure of Being Successful
- How to Overcome the Pressure to Succeed
- The Price We pay for the Pressure to Succeed
Connect with the TFG crew hosts on Instagram:
- Alainta Alcin – Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast @alainta_alcin
- Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez, Financial Foodie and Millionaire Travel Blogger @theneighborhoodfinanceguy
- Lovely Merdelus – Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus
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