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In Episode #2 of the Life Is A Marathon show, I discuss the metaphor of being at the starting line of something new--it could be a race, a life change, starting a new business, taking classes to improve yourself--whatever it is, starting lines are exciting, but scary places. I talk about some of the reasons many people never approach the starting lines in their lives and I give you some ways to move passed those self-imposed road-blocks. The primary reason for underachievement is that people don't decide to be successful. - Brian Tracy Do one thing every day that scares you. - Eleanor Roosevelt Show outline:  The Starting Line No matter how old you are or what you've experienced, your life is just beginning People don't become successful because they don't decide to be - Brian Tracy The hardest part of starting something is deciding to do it and taking the first step If you want to achieve what you've never achieved before, you need to do things you've never done before. You have more time in your day than you think you do How much time do you waste watching TV, surfing the net or social media? Brian Tracy's E-to-E ratio says: Unsuccessful people spend most of their free time on entertainment, while successful people spend most of their free time on education Work 8 hours, sleep 8 hours, still leaves another 8 Fastest climb of Mt. Everest: Pem Dorjee (2004) 8:10 - leaving 15:50 left to enjoy the view Devoting even 30 minutes, or 1 hour per day to personal development can change your life! I know you're scared, do it scared Eleanor Roosevelt said you must do at least one thing a day that scares you Most fear is a fear of criticism, not failure - Napoleon Hill family and friends can be discouragers instead of encouragers Limiting beliefs are usually introduced by family and peer group bucket of crabs syndrome Surround yourself with people who are supportive Spend some time every single day listening to motivational content Know that you are going to make mistakes, have failures Let yourself off the hook right up front Mistakes and failures are all part of learning If you know this going into it, they won't be as upsetting to you and you can move on I'm nervous and know I'm going to make mistakes with this podcast I know I'll get better and build confidence with each episode I record Ready, fire, aim, fire again Love your life NOW Love, appreciate, and express gratitude for everything in your life right now Don't say "when I am, or when I have.. my life will be better" That is operating from lack, rather than abundance You are spending negative energy thinking about what you don't have You have everything you NEED right now! Your life will not BE great until you believe that your life IS great! Keep a victory log and success journal Look for those $.11 moments, the small victories Testimonial from Adam Crawford Mentioned in this show: Brian Tracy - www.briantracy.com Napoleon Hill - Think And Grow Rich Javier Sotomayor - World Record High Jump - YouTube Video BruceVanHorn.com - Discover your potential. Push yourself to the point of failure! Run For Fun Cruise - www.runforfuncruise.com Adam Chandler Crawford - www.chandlercrawford.com Adam Crawford's Facebook Message to Bruce Van Horn Subscription/Social Links: Subscribe on iTunes! Subscribe on Stitcher Radio! LIAM on Twitter: @LifeIs262 LIAM on Facebook / LifeIsAMarathon Subscribe to the LIAM Mailing List www.BruceVanHorn.com Bruce Van Horn on Twitter Bruce Van Horn on Facebook    Please share this episode with your friends and followers. You may even embed a copy of the show directly on your website!