Burn your Boats!
Stop being afraid to stand for something.
To stand out.
To stand as Yourself.
You can't reach for your future with one hand reaching back to your comfort zone.
Take a chance on yourself …
Burn your Boats!
The famous explorer Hernando Cortez landed on the shores of Vera Cruz, Mexico in 1519 and wanted his army to conquer the land for Spain. He faced an uphill battle: a fierce enemy, disease and scarce resources. Cortez knew his men wanted to quit and sail back to Spain. He knew that his men would not fight well with such an attitude. So he did something to properly motivate them. He wanted them to know that there was only one possible course. Success or death. As they marched inland to do battle, Cortez ordered one of his lieutenant’s back to the beach with a single instruction: "Burn our Boats."
Make a commitment you can't back out of.
Want to lose weight?
Tell all your friends what you're planning. Declare it publicly!
Want to take a dream trip in a year?
Put in your vacation request Today!
Want to learn a language?
Find a partner to learn with you and commit to seeing each other every week.
Commit to something challenging for you. Easy commitments are a good way to build momentum, but remember no one ever lived their Bucket Life by making easy commitments. That’s the opposite of Living your Bucket Life. That’s living a life of mediocrity. And on your deathbed, you'll regret every wasted day.
