How High Is Your Bar
Below is a MRR and PLR article in category Self Improvement -> subcategory Motivation.
How High Is Your Bar?
Introduction
When something is within your comfort zone, how do you tackle it? Do you just get by, or do you push yourself to exceed expectations?
Setting Standards
Consider how you approach tasks. My son recently griped about a new rule at school. I agreed it seemed unnecessary for him, but I explained that the rule was there to set a bar?"a minimum standard. Unfortunately, many see this low bar as a limit rather than a starting point.
Take a child told to read for 15 minutes daily. Those who need it most often fidget ten minutes in and are ready to stop by the 14-minute mark. To truly engage, the bar needs to be higher.
Similarly, if you ask your child to take out the trash and they respond, "But it’s not full," you know their bar doesn’t account for the stinky trash. They only react when it's overflowing.
Reflect and React
Society sets bars to establish minimum standards, often not very high. How do you set and respond to your own bars in everyday life?
I was recently tasked with writing articles for a client, with a goal of five a week. Initially, that was my bar. But as I grew more adept, I realized I could deliver 15 in the same time. Should I stick to the initial target, or should I push myself further?
I chose to raise the bar, challenging myself to grow. The result was a win-win: the client received more content, I improved my skills, and earned more income.
Broader Implications
This experience led me to evaluate other areas of my life. Should I adjust my expectations elsewhere? People with low expectations often view challenges as insurmountable. Raising your bar transforms your perspective, and soon it becomes a habit.
Others might see your achievements as luck, but it's really about setting higher standards for yourself. Expect more, and you'll achieve more.
Conclusion
Celebrate your victories and keep pushing further. Elevate your standards, and watch your opportunities expand.
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