Creating the Impossible
Are you ready to make your dreams come true?
Michael Neill is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading life coaches, and his teachings have impacted everyone from housewives to CEOs and from gang members in prison to leaders at the United Nations. For the last decade, he has been sharing the principles that will allow you to create far more than you ever thought possible with far less struggle than you expected.
Thousands of people from all over the world have already used the principles behind this 90-day program to reconnect with their creative spark and get their most important ideas and projects out of their head and into the world. Now it’s your turn…
What if you could accomplish more than you ever imagined without the constant stress and pressure associated with "high achievement?"
What if creating what you want to see in the world isn’t dependent on believing in yourself, or even believing that it’s possible?
Whether you want breakthrough results for your business, yourself, or your life, this book will change the way you see yourself as you learn to make the impossible possible!‘As creatively encouraging as The Artist’s Way – truly helpful for anyone who wants to dream big and live life to the full!’ -- Shama Hyder, CEO, Zen Marketing
‘When Michael first shared the principles behind creating the impossible with me, I was rather skeptical. They seemed too simple and too good to be true. However, since that time, I have become even happier in myself and more successful. I recommend you try it as well.’ -- Paul McKenna, D. Phil., #1 international best-selling author and television personality
‘This book was written for anyone who wants to cut through the noise of their daily lives to get to the heart of what matters to us all, living a fulfilling life. Nothing less. The process Michael lays out makes self-realization a step-by-step attainable goal.’ -- Sophie Chiche, founder and CEO of Shape House
‘Thoughtful, spontaneous, inspired, lofty, down to earth, and with the clarity and good humor to make it highly usable.’ -- Mike Dooley, NY Times best-selling author of Infinite Possibilities
‘If you’re ready to tap into the infinite power that is within you and truly see what is POSSIBLE, this is the book for you. In a fun and practical way Michael will be your coach and guide as you take on the impossible. Take a leap of trust today and prepare to be amazed at the results.’ -- Iyanla Vanzant, #1 NY Times best-selling author and television personality
‘A gifted and inspired writer, Michael Neill takes you on a highly motivational journey that stimulates the creative process from within. Thought provoking and powerful principles are contained on every page of this book, and by aligning yourself with them you can overcome obstacles and manifest your dreams on the path to a more fulfilling life.’ -- Anita Moorjani, NY Times best-selling author of Dying to Be Me and What If This Is Heaven?
‘Michael Neill’s Creating the Impossible liberates us from limitations and ignites the fire of creativity that yearns to find free expression in, as, and through us. Whatever your dream, this book will be your trustworthy guide for cultivating the creative courage to bring it into manifestation.’ -- Michael Bernard Beckwith, author of Spiritual Liberation and Life Visioning
‘I have always thought that success happens when one’s inner drive is bigger than the person doing the driving. There are always obstacles along the way that need to be overcome, and unless there is a real passion it’s just too easy to quit. And this is what I love about this book. It’s all about finding that inner drive and spinning it into forward motion. Michael Neill has a highly infectious and inspiring way of laying out how you can reach your "impossible" goal using practical strategies. I can’t think of a more inspiring and useful book to get your wheels spinning forward and achieving your limitless goals.’ -- Chris Standring, #1 billboard chart-topping jazz-recording artist
‘After a career of working with highly creative people, I found Michael Neill’s approach to be very insightful. Michael stays away from the buzz words and easy bromides that I anticipated and instead delivers a new and easy-to-comprehend method of attacking the dreaded blank page of the creative process. I flagged more than a few pages for myself to review again.’ -- Michael Wolf, award-winning animation producer of The Simpsons, Family Guy, and King of the Hill
‘Michael Neill is an indisputable genius, and Creating the Impossible is a thoughtful yet practical guide to creating the life you desire. Use this book to explore new ideas and philosophies and then follow the 90-day plan to bring your dreams into reality.’ -- Ajit Nawalkha, CEO, Evercoach and Co-founder, Mindvalley
‘We have seen Michael Neill continually build, create, and re-imagine his life and his dreams, while also helping thousands of people to do the same. He’s naturally lived through all the days outlined in this book himself, and there is no better person to write a book about how that same potential of the mind lies within all of us. We are continually dumbfounded by how fast, fun, and possible the game of creation is when you understand what Michael is pointing to in these pages, and this book will show you how true that really is.’ -- Eirik Grunde Olsen and Mara Gleason Olsen, co-founders of the One Solution Global Initiative
‘Impossible is just a thought, and Michael Neill’s latest book is a beautiful brainstorm of possibilities for all of us who want to create an artful life. Very highly recommended!’ -- Steve Chandler, best-selling author of Time Warrior and 101 Ways to Motivate Yourself
‘Michael has a charming gift that lets you easily understand and personally experience both the "putting it into action" and "then a miracle happens" parts of your creative process. A wonderful read!’ -- Dr. Thomas Gartenmann, Managing Partner, aergon inside-out leadership transformation, Zurich, Munich
‘Michael Neill does it yet again! His 90-day program is a super-easy, straightforward, no-nonsense guide to get you taking action on your biggest goals with ease. The way he weaves simplicity into breaking down your fears to seize hold on your greatest achievements is organized, brilliant, and relatable. A must for any game-changer, entrepreneur, or change agent!’ -- Dr. Neeta Bhoushan, best-selling author and executive coachMichael Neill is an internationally renowned transformative coach and the bestselling author of The Inside-Out Revolution, You Can Have What You Want, The Space Within, and Supercoach. His books have been translated into 18 languages, and his public talks, retreats, and seminars have touched and transformed lives at the United Nations and on six continents. His TEDx talk, "Why Aren’t We Awesomer?", has been viewed by nearly 200,000 people around the world. He hosts a weekly talk show on HayHouseRadio.com, and his weekly Caffeine for the Soul blogs and podcasts can be found at MichaelNeill.org.Introduction
What’s Your Impossible Dream?
What’s the craziest, most outlandishly wonderful thing you can imagine doing over the year ahead? Is it starting a new business? Paying off your debts? Traveling the world? Do you want to write a book, sell your screenplay, or show your art in a gallery? Maybe you want to knock off one of your perpetual New Year’s resolutions and learn Italian, run a marathon, or finally fit into that dress you’ve been keeping in your closet. Or do you long for something even more ambitious – to become a leader in your field, meet and marry your one true love, add a couple of zeros to your income, and make a significant difference in the world?
If these dreams sound ridiculous, or even impossible, good. In fact, that’s kind of the point…
Over the past seven years, thousands of people have joined me for an online adventure I call ‘Creating the Impossible.’ I encourage participants to choose something they want to create that’s far beyond their current sense of what’s possible. By the time the program is complete, they’ve often met or exceeded their own expectations of how much can be created in a limited amount of time. They’ve created new jobs, new relationships, and new income. They’ve lost weight, started companies, invented products, left bad situations, broken habits, gotten married, and moved on with their lives in ways they hadn’t thought possible. More importantly, they’ve unleashed something fundamental inside themselves and learned to live their lives with an ever-expanding sense of possibility.
How have they done it? They’ve come to understand a simple truth about the mind that we’ll explore together throughout this book – what I call ‘the inside-out understanding’ – and woken up to a deeper part of themselves – their innate health, creativity, and resilience.
For the past 40 years or so, people have been using this knowledge to create results that seemed impossible and foolhardy to even contemplate:
* A couple met, fell in love, and now travel the world as the leaders of a non-profit organization, sharing what they see as the one solution to all global problems.
* A project team from a software company took a year off and started a clothing line.
* An aerospace company cut the production time on an 18-month military project in half without increasing the budget or giving their employees heart attacks along the way.
* A biotech company found an extra US$200 million in earnings during a three-day exploration of how the mind worked.
Now it’s your turn!
In the first part of this book, ‘Making the Invisible Visible,’ I’ll guide you through the creative process and introduce you to the principles behind the inside-out understanding. You’ll gain a new appreciation for how the mind works that will make it easier than ever for you to navigate the highs and lows of daily life while creating inspired and inspiring results in the world. I’ll illustrate the secrets of effortless (and exponential) productivity and share the formula for creating that I’ve taught to nearly all my corporate and individual clients over the years – a simple two-step process that makes creating pretty much anything a straightforward proposition.
Then in the second part, ‘Making the Impossible Possible,’ I’ll coach you through a 90-day program that will help you get your own impossible dreams out of your head and into the world. The only things you’ll need to bring to the table are something you’d love to create and a willingness to change your mind once and for all about what’s truly possible in your world.
How to Get the Most Out of This Book
I’ve been working with high performers for over 25 years. One of my more memorable teaching experiences came a few years back when I was facilitating a group of coaches in New York City and someone asked a question about ‘the limits of human creativity.’
After letting the conversation run for a bit, I jumped in and pointed out that while the creative output of any individual would inherently be limited, the source and fundamental principles behind that creativity and the source of our own creative power were unlimited.
I got on a bit of a roll, as I am sometimes wont to do, and before I stepped back off my soapbox I completed my rant with a line that my then 16-year-old daughter immortalized by tweeting it out from the back of the room:
"You are the infinite creative potential of the entire f*%king universe - deal with it."
#MyDad
The premise behind this book is the same as the one I shared on that day:
There is an innate creative energy in all of us. It’s the animating spirit that separates the quick from the dead – the life-force that expands our lungs, makes our heart beat, and takes care of every one of our biological functions. If we let it, it will bring fresh new ideas to mind whenever we need them, enabling us to solve any problem and move forward in any creative endeavor.
Our relationship with this energy is the basis of what we call ‘creativity.’ And since this energy is a part of us and we are a part of it, we are all inherently creative.
So, while this is a book about how things are created, it’s also a book about how we can find our role in their creation and embrace that role more fully.
Here are a few pointers to help you get the most out of yourself and this book as you read on:
1. Read for insight, not information
I once met a guy who moved from Los Angeles to New York City after the big Northridge earthquake in 1994 destroyed the apartment building in which he was living. Short on cash but determined to make a fresh start as far away from ‘earthquake country’ as he could get, he moved into a tiny apartment in the Bronx.
His first night in the new building, he woke up at 5 a.m. to feel the floor underneath his bed shaking. Horrified that he had somehow managed to be a part of the first recorded earthquake in New York history, he sat down at his kitchen table to catch his breath and consider his options.
Then at 5:30 a.m. the floor started to shake again. Obviously it was an aftershock from the original quake. Another came at 5:45 a.m. And another at 6 a.m.
The fourth time it happened, it dawned on the man that what he was feeling wasn’t an earthquake. It was the subway running underneath the apartment building.
Although the apartment kept on shaking, after having that realization, he never worried about it again.
In the same way, what impacts us most isn’t information (like knowing there are no earthquakes in New York City), it’s insight – the realization of something that’s always been true, regardless of what we happen to believe.
So my suggestion is that as best you can, read through each chapter in the book the way you might read a thriller or some light beach reading. Enjoy it, savor it even, but don’t think you need to take notes or remember everything word for word.
2. Look for principles, not strategies
Most books on creativity, goal-setting, productivity, and performance are packed with ‘how to’ strategies designed to be followed step by step. Will following those steps take you where you want to go? Unfortunately, that’s the exception, not the rule. True creativity is an individual and in the moment process, and there are no guarantees when it comes to results.
However, there are iron-clad principles that we can rely on no matter what. These invisible forces are at work in the world whether we know about them or not. They are as practical as electricity, as powerful as gravity, and as mysterious as magnetism. They make sense of everything we do (or don’t do) with our life and time.
Which is why when it comes to creating, instead of looking for strategies, I encourage you first to seek to understand the principles of creation – not how to do it, but how it actually works. Then you’ll know what to do whatever the situation. And as your insight into the principles behind creation deepens, you’ll find the game of creating gets simpler and more enjoyable to play.
3. Be an explorer, not a researcher
In talking with thousands of people about these principles over the past number of years, I’ve noticed a very distinct difference between people who come to them as though they’re studying for an exam and those who are listening to be impacted by what they hear. And what I’ve realized is that it’s what you actually see for yourself that matters, not what you can repeat when asked.
I think of this as the difference between ‘researching’ and ‘exploring.’ When we ‘research,’ we’re collecting data samples, making comparisons, and drawing conclusions. When we’re genuinely exploring, we come to the conversation with an open mind, ready and willing to throw ourselves into the unknown and see whatever is there for us to see. Instead of listening for ‘the right answer,’ we look to see what’s true.
When it comes to creating the impossible, there’s no final exam – there’s just your dreams and your life. And there are only three ways we can fail to bring our dreams to life, no matter how impossible they may seem:
* We don’t start because we think that it’s futile, pointless, too late, and we’re not the right person to do it anyway, and those thoughts seem real and true to us.
* We stop because our head is filled with thoughts telling us that we’ve left it too late, we’re not having fun, it’s too hard, and it’s not going to happen anyway.
* We run out of time because we made up a time-frame that was too short for the project at hand or because we were handed a time-frame and, for whatever reason, things just didn’t happen in that time.
In other words, we think our way in and out of action all day long. But the wonderful thing about our thoughts is that they’re just thoughts – no more solid than clouds and no more powerful than the power we give them.
So, no matter what you find yourself thinking as we explore your creative potential together, the best advice I can give you is simply this:
Don’t believe everything you think.
Are you ready to begin?
Michael Neill is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading life coaches, and his teachings have impacted everyone from housewives to CEOs and from gang members in prison to leaders at the United Nations. For the last decade, he has been sharing the principles that will allow you to create far more than you ever thought possible with far less struggle than you expected.
Thousands of people from all over the world have already used the principles behind this 90-day program to reconnect with their creative spark and get their most important ideas and projects out of their head and into the world. Now it’s your turn…
What if you could accomplish more than you ever imagined without the constant stress and pressure associated with "high achievement?"
What if creating what you want to see in the world isn’t dependent on believing in yourself, or even believing that it’s possible?
Whether you want breakthrough results for your business, yourself, or your life, this book will change the way you see yourself as you learn to make the impossible possible!‘As creatively encouraging as The Artist’s Way – truly helpful for anyone who wants to dream big and live life to the full!’ -- Shama Hyder, CEO, Zen Marketing
‘When Michael first shared the principles behind creating the impossible with me, I was rather skeptical. They seemed too simple and too good to be true. However, since that time, I have become even happier in myself and more successful. I recommend you try it as well.’ -- Paul McKenna, D. Phil., #1 international best-selling author and television personality
‘This book was written for anyone who wants to cut through the noise of their daily lives to get to the heart of what matters to us all, living a fulfilling life. Nothing less. The process Michael lays out makes self-realization a step-by-step attainable goal.’ -- Sophie Chiche, founder and CEO of Shape House
‘Thoughtful, spontaneous, inspired, lofty, down to earth, and with the clarity and good humor to make it highly usable.’ -- Mike Dooley, NY Times best-selling author of Infinite Possibilities
‘If you’re ready to tap into the infinite power that is within you and truly see what is POSSIBLE, this is the book for you. In a fun and practical way Michael will be your coach and guide as you take on the impossible. Take a leap of trust today and prepare to be amazed at the results.’ -- Iyanla Vanzant, #1 NY Times best-selling author and television personality
‘A gifted and inspired writer, Michael Neill takes you on a highly motivational journey that stimulates the creative process from within. Thought provoking and powerful principles are contained on every page of this book, and by aligning yourself with them you can overcome obstacles and manifest your dreams on the path to a more fulfilling life.’ -- Anita Moorjani, NY Times best-selling author of Dying to Be Me and What If This Is Heaven?
‘Michael Neill’s Creating the Impossible liberates us from limitations and ignites the fire of creativity that yearns to find free expression in, as, and through us. Whatever your dream, this book will be your trustworthy guide for cultivating the creative courage to bring it into manifestation.’ -- Michael Bernard Beckwith, author of Spiritual Liberation and Life Visioning
‘I have always thought that success happens when one’s inner drive is bigger than the person doing the driving. There are always obstacles along the way that need to be overcome, and unless there is a real passion it’s just too easy to quit. And this is what I love about this book. It’s all about finding that inner drive and spinning it into forward motion. Michael Neill has a highly infectious and inspiring way of laying out how you can reach your "impossible" goal using practical strategies. I can’t think of a more inspiring and useful book to get your wheels spinning forward and achieving your limitless goals.’ -- Chris Standring, #1 billboard chart-topping jazz-recording artist
‘After a career of working with highly creative people, I found Michael Neill’s approach to be very insightful. Michael stays away from the buzz words and easy bromides that I anticipated and instead delivers a new and easy-to-comprehend method of attacking the dreaded blank page of the creative process. I flagged more than a few pages for myself to review again.’ -- Michael Wolf, award-winning animation producer of The Simpsons, Family Guy, and King of the Hill
‘Michael Neill is an indisputable genius, and Creating the Impossible is a thoughtful yet practical guide to creating the life you desire. Use this book to explore new ideas and philosophies and then follow the 90-day plan to bring your dreams into reality.’ -- Ajit Nawalkha, CEO, Evercoach and Co-founder, Mindvalley
‘We have seen Michael Neill continually build, create, and re-imagine his life and his dreams, while also helping thousands of people to do the same. He’s naturally lived through all the days outlined in this book himself, and there is no better person to write a book about how that same potential of the mind lies within all of us. We are continually dumbfounded by how fast, fun, and possible the game of creation is when you understand what Michael is pointing to in these pages, and this book will show you how true that really is.’ -- Eirik Grunde Olsen and Mara Gleason Olsen, co-founders of the One Solution Global Initiative
‘Impossible is just a thought, and Michael Neill’s latest book is a beautiful brainstorm of possibilities for all of us who want to create an artful life. Very highly recommended!’ -- Steve Chandler, best-selling author of Time Warrior and 101 Ways to Motivate Yourself
‘Michael has a charming gift that lets you easily understand and personally experience both the "putting it into action" and "then a miracle happens" parts of your creative process. A wonderful read!’ -- Dr. Thomas Gartenmann, Managing Partner, aergon inside-out leadership transformation, Zurich, Munich
‘Michael Neill does it yet again! His 90-day program is a super-easy, straightforward, no-nonsense guide to get you taking action on your biggest goals with ease. The way he weaves simplicity into breaking down your fears to seize hold on your greatest achievements is organized, brilliant, and relatable. A must for any game-changer, entrepreneur, or change agent!’ -- Dr. Neeta Bhoushan, best-selling author and executive coachMichael Neill is an internationally renowned transformative coach and the bestselling author of The Inside-Out Revolution, You Can Have What You Want, The Space Within, and Supercoach. His books have been translated into 18 languages, and his public talks, retreats, and seminars have touched and transformed lives at the United Nations and on six continents. His TEDx talk, "Why Aren’t We Awesomer?", has been viewed by nearly 200,000 people around the world. He hosts a weekly talk show on HayHouseRadio.com, and his weekly Caffeine for the Soul blogs and podcasts can be found at MichaelNeill.org.Introduction
What’s Your Impossible Dream?
What’s the craziest, most outlandishly wonderful thing you can imagine doing over the year ahead? Is it starting a new business? Paying off your debts? Traveling the world? Do you want to write a book, sell your screenplay, or show your art in a gallery? Maybe you want to knock off one of your perpetual New Year’s resolutions and learn Italian, run a marathon, or finally fit into that dress you’ve been keeping in your closet. Or do you long for something even more ambitious – to become a leader in your field, meet and marry your one true love, add a couple of zeros to your income, and make a significant difference in the world?
If these dreams sound ridiculous, or even impossible, good. In fact, that’s kind of the point…
Over the past seven years, thousands of people have joined me for an online adventure I call ‘Creating the Impossible.’ I encourage participants to choose something they want to create that’s far beyond their current sense of what’s possible. By the time the program is complete, they’ve often met or exceeded their own expectations of how much can be created in a limited amount of time. They’ve created new jobs, new relationships, and new income. They’ve lost weight, started companies, invented products, left bad situations, broken habits, gotten married, and moved on with their lives in ways they hadn’t thought possible. More importantly, they’ve unleashed something fundamental inside themselves and learned to live their lives with an ever-expanding sense of possibility.
How have they done it? They’ve come to understand a simple truth about the mind that we’ll explore together throughout this book – what I call ‘the inside-out understanding’ – and woken up to a deeper part of themselves – their innate health, creativity, and resilience.
For the past 40 years or so, people have been using this knowledge to create results that seemed impossible and foolhardy to even contemplate:
* A couple met, fell in love, and now travel the world as the leaders of a non-profit organization, sharing what they see as the one solution to all global problems.
* A project team from a software company took a year off and started a clothing line.
* An aerospace company cut the production time on an 18-month military project in half without increasing the budget or giving their employees heart attacks along the way.
* A biotech company found an extra US$200 million in earnings during a three-day exploration of how the mind worked.
Now it’s your turn!
In the first part of this book, ‘Making the Invisible Visible,’ I’ll guide you through the creative process and introduce you to the principles behind the inside-out understanding. You’ll gain a new appreciation for how the mind works that will make it easier than ever for you to navigate the highs and lows of daily life while creating inspired and inspiring results in the world. I’ll illustrate the secrets of effortless (and exponential) productivity and share the formula for creating that I’ve taught to nearly all my corporate and individual clients over the years – a simple two-step process that makes creating pretty much anything a straightforward proposition.
Then in the second part, ‘Making the Impossible Possible,’ I’ll coach you through a 90-day program that will help you get your own impossible dreams out of your head and into the world. The only things you’ll need to bring to the table are something you’d love to create and a willingness to change your mind once and for all about what’s truly possible in your world.
How to Get the Most Out of This Book
I’ve been working with high performers for over 25 years. One of my more memorable teaching experiences came a few years back when I was facilitating a group of coaches in New York City and someone asked a question about ‘the limits of human creativity.’
After letting the conversation run for a bit, I jumped in and pointed out that while the creative output of any individual would inherently be limited, the source and fundamental principles behind that creativity and the source of our own creative power were unlimited.
I got on a bit of a roll, as I am sometimes wont to do, and before I stepped back off my soapbox I completed my rant with a line that my then 16-year-old daughter immortalized by tweeting it out from the back of the room:
"You are the infinite creative potential of the entire f*%king universe - deal with it."
#MyDad
The premise behind this book is the same as the one I shared on that day:
There is an innate creative energy in all of us. It’s the animating spirit that separates the quick from the dead – the life-force that expands our lungs, makes our heart beat, and takes care of every one of our biological functions. If we let it, it will bring fresh new ideas to mind whenever we need them, enabling us to solve any problem and move forward in any creative endeavor.
Our relationship with this energy is the basis of what we call ‘creativity.’ And since this energy is a part of us and we are a part of it, we are all inherently creative.
So, while this is a book about how things are created, it’s also a book about how we can find our role in their creation and embrace that role more fully.
Here are a few pointers to help you get the most out of yourself and this book as you read on:
1. Read for insight, not information
I once met a guy who moved from Los Angeles to New York City after the big Northridge earthquake in 1994 destroyed the apartment building in which he was living. Short on cash but determined to make a fresh start as far away from ‘earthquake country’ as he could get, he moved into a tiny apartment in the Bronx.
His first night in the new building, he woke up at 5 a.m. to feel the floor underneath his bed shaking. Horrified that he had somehow managed to be a part of the first recorded earthquake in New York history, he sat down at his kitchen table to catch his breath and consider his options.
Then at 5:30 a.m. the floor started to shake again. Obviously it was an aftershock from the original quake. Another came at 5:45 a.m. And another at 6 a.m.
The fourth time it happened, it dawned on the man that what he was feeling wasn’t an earthquake. It was the subway running underneath the apartment building.
Although the apartment kept on shaking, after having that realization, he never worried about it again.
In the same way, what impacts us most isn’t information (like knowing there are no earthquakes in New York City), it’s insight – the realization of something that’s always been true, regardless of what we happen to believe.
So my suggestion is that as best you can, read through each chapter in the book the way you might read a thriller or some light beach reading. Enjoy it, savor it even, but don’t think you need to take notes or remember everything word for word.
2. Look for principles, not strategies
Most books on creativity, goal-setting, productivity, and performance are packed with ‘how to’ strategies designed to be followed step by step. Will following those steps take you where you want to go? Unfortunately, that’s the exception, not the rule. True creativity is an individual and in the moment process, and there are no guarantees when it comes to results.
However, there are iron-clad principles that we can rely on no matter what. These invisible forces are at work in the world whether we know about them or not. They are as practical as electricity, as powerful as gravity, and as mysterious as magnetism. They make sense of everything we do (or don’t do) with our life and time.
Which is why when it comes to creating, instead of looking for strategies, I encourage you first to seek to understand the principles of creation – not how to do it, but how it actually works. Then you’ll know what to do whatever the situation. And as your insight into the principles behind creation deepens, you’ll find the game of creating gets simpler and more enjoyable to play.
3. Be an explorer, not a researcher
In talking with thousands of people about these principles over the past number of years, I’ve noticed a very distinct difference between people who come to them as though they’re studying for an exam and those who are listening to be impacted by what they hear. And what I’ve realized is that it’s what you actually see for yourself that matters, not what you can repeat when asked.
I think of this as the difference between ‘researching’ and ‘exploring.’ When we ‘research,’ we’re collecting data samples, making comparisons, and drawing conclusions. When we’re genuinely exploring, we come to the conversation with an open mind, ready and willing to throw ourselves into the unknown and see whatever is there for us to see. Instead of listening for ‘the right answer,’ we look to see what’s true.
When it comes to creating the impossible, there’s no final exam – there’s just your dreams and your life. And there are only three ways we can fail to bring our dreams to life, no matter how impossible they may seem:
* We don’t start because we think that it’s futile, pointless, too late, and we’re not the right person to do it anyway, and those thoughts seem real and true to us.
* We stop because our head is filled with thoughts telling us that we’ve left it too late, we’re not having fun, it’s too hard, and it’s not going to happen anyway.
* We run out of time because we made up a time-frame that was too short for the project at hand or because we were handed a time-frame and, for whatever reason, things just didn’t happen in that time.
In other words, we think our way in and out of action all day long. But the wonderful thing about our thoughts is that they’re just thoughts – no more solid than clouds and no more powerful than the power we give them.
So, no matter what you find yourself thinking as we explore your creative potential together, the best advice I can give you is simply this:
Don’t believe everything you think.
Are you ready to begin?
PUBLISHER:
Hay House
ISBN-10:
1401950574
ISBN-13:
9781401950576
BINDING:
Paperback
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