“People will choose unhappiness over uncertainty.”
― Timothy Ferriss
Accept Your Success
During my dating journey, I’ve met many women and gone on numerous dates. But before meeting for the first time, we would communicate to set up the time and place.
To this day, I still vividly remember one text conversation with a woman who was a prime example of rejecting her success.
After we bantered after connecting online via a dating app, I asked her to go on a hiking date. She gladly agreed after deciding on the location, day, and time.
The day before the meetup, I messaged her to confirm and she replied, “See you tomorrow.”
And to further confirm a few hours before the meeting, I texted her, “See you soon.” But unexpectedly, I received doubtful messages from her questioning the trail location and the sincerity of our date.
There could be many reasons, but my initial thought was that she was sabotaging her own success.
Other explanations may include the following:
- She doesn’t want to do the work required after a fun first date.
- She uses it as a defense mechanism to protect herself so she won’t get hurt if the date doesn’t go well.
- She fears not knowing what to do next after a great first date.
- She is blaming me for her actions instead of taking responsibility for being in the wrong.
- She may have overcommitted and made other plans.
Choose Uncertainty Over Unhappiness
Life is uncertain and contains many events that will be uncomfortable and even scary, but it is life’s way of unfolding opportunities for you.
Those times contain a seed for change and growth.
Trust in yourself and your abilities to handle the upcoming tasks. And through that fire, your character and emotional strength are built.
Give yourself the best chance of deserving what you want by doing the work to achieve your desired outcomes.
This way, you are taking a stand and giving yourself a chance for what you believe.
Life is on your side if you say “yes” to it.
Embrace life’s offering by accepting what it presents to you. Once the door is open, you must do the work.
Don’t take the easy way out by rejecting yourself.
You can try your best and see what happens.
Behind the curtains of uncertainty can hold some of the best opportunities. Examples may include the following:
- Traveling to a foreign country – numerous lasting stories and lifelong friendships
- Moving to a new city – a better job, home, new friends, and a partnership
- Attending a dance class – discover a new hobby and create a loving community
Let your adventurous spirit ignite and truly live.
That way, you can discover more about yourself through doing and gaining life experiences.
Closing Thoughts
Since our brains are hardwired for survival, we want to steer away from anything new and stay with what is familiar and comfortable. Therefore, the path of least resistance is to always choose comfort over excitement.
However, aliveness comes with challenges and uncertainties.
Without it, we wouldn’t have the advancements that we see today.
To create extraordinary achievements, you must allow life to be your friend and let it open doorways for you.
Welcome uncertainty with open arms because it is an opportunity in disguise.
Start by always doing your best and keeping your perspective that life is your teacher and is providing feedback for improvement.
Use that to make adjustments if necessary to realize your desired outcome.
Be amazed by what life can truly offer when you dive into the unknown and let life be your ally.
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