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How to Get What You Really Want Out of Life

"You’ll learn, as you get older, that rules are made to be broken. Be bold enough to live life on your terms, and never, ever apologize for it." -Mandy Hale

The ultimate end goal of everyone starting self-improvement is to accomplishing their dreams.

But to get what you really want out of life you have to, eventually, face your fears.

But facing your fears is easier said than done (and this is why many live a life of quiet desperation).

Let's talk about the three ways to change your life, face your fears, and accomplish your dreams (and why you really need just one).

1.) Consistent Improvement (aka Baby Steps)

The gold standard in self-improvement.

Yet, it will probably never work for you.
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So I've talked about x-factors before.

Not only do they enable you to do things you never could on your own, they have a residual effect. Experience changes the brain.

But what x-factors can you use? Really anything that enables you to change your behavior.

An x-factor can even be as simple as an object.

For example, maybe you plan on doing the take 100 photos of strangers project to get over your shyness. Do you think you'll be more willing to ask a stranger for a photo when you are using the phone in your pocket or when you have a huge camera around your neck? Exactly.

But what is the best x-factor?

Readers of this blog should know the answer by now: other people.

The motivation of other people is the best way to face your fears.

I thought you said all I needed is a mission in life to face my fears?

Yes...but, remember, I said something else in that article that is very important.

But first, for a mission to work it comes down to two factors: how critical it is and how normal it is. The more unusual it is, the harder your mission will

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