Finally, we have reached the last article of this series on Overcoming Obstacles. So far, we have talked about the truth about obstacles and how perception and the false illusion of control largely determine your ability to overcome them. We’ve also talked about identifying obstacles, setting goals, focusing on yourself, and emotional resilience to help you find a way through your obstacle.
But how do you transform an obstacle into success? After all, simply overcoming the obstacle isn’t the same as succeeding. In this article, we’re going to give you crucial tips not just to overcome your obstacle but transform it into a powerful symbol of success in your life.
Practice, Practice, Practice
As the old saying goes, practice makes perfect. To beat any obstacle that comes your way, you have to have practice in overcoming them. This means that transforming obstacles into success might be tough at first, but it will get easier as you go. This is a natural fact about life.
Practice all of the tips above every time you face an obstacle, no matter how small the challenge may seem. Think of this as obstacle resilience training. This training will help you get into the habit of overcoming obstacles to figure out exactly what you need to work on within yourself.
If you don’t feel like you have any obstacles to practice on, you probably aren’t looking hard enough. Obstacles are so common in our life that most of them go unnoticed. Take a critical look at your everyday life, and you will likely find an obstacle or two hiding there.
Don’t Give Up
Some obstacles will be harder than others. Make sure not to give up. Even if you feel stuck and like the method isn’t working, continue persevering. Only through continual effort can you transform obstacles into success.
Of course, this isn’t the same as letting go when it’s not worth it. If your gut is telling you that you shouldn’t be stressing so much over a certain topic, then listen to it.
But do not give up simply because the challenge is difficult, or you are scared. Giving up out of fear will only hurt you. Plus, you will likely regret it in the future, and life’s too short to regret any actions!
Stay Optimistic
One of the best ways to ensure that you don’t give up is to stay optimistic. As we already discussed, there is always at least one positive to any obstacle you face. Keep these positive in your mind’s eye to stay optimistic.
In addition to staying optimistic about the obstacles you face, stay optimistic about yourself too. If you feel that you struggle with self-confidence or self-worth, talk to your doctor. These are very important issues that need to be addressed.
Stay optimistic about your life as a whole as well. Even if you aren’t exactly where you want to be yet, recognize that you are closer to reaching your goal than ever before. This will help you stay excited about facing your obstacles since you are already so close to your end goal.
You’re Not In The Clear Yet
Once you overcome the obstacle at hand, it may be tempting to breathe a sigh of relief and think you are in the clear. Though you should definitely celebrate and get excited about overcoming your obstacle, you are not in the clear yet.
As we have said many times throughout this book, obstacles are everywhere. Just because you overcome one does not mean that it will be smooth sailing from here on out. Very soon, another obstacle will come your way.
Be prepared for upcoming obstacles by continuing to push yourself, even when you don’t feel like it. This may seem excessive, but this continual pursuit of improvement is what will transform your obstacles into success. Focus on yourself and your improvement, even when the obstacle is over.
Recap
The only way to fully transform an obstacle into success is to incorporate what you have learned from this book into your everyday life. While you face an obstacle and overcome it, continue to practice and push yourself to use these methods. Only then will you see a genuine change internally, which will allow you to succeed elsewhere in your life.
