Real, lasting, effective change typically only happens from
the inside out. At best, changing surroundings and scenery is only effective
for a short while. Putting a raging bull inside a China shop doesn’t make him
any less of a raging bull. In fact, he will likely be even more destructive in the
new environment. First, you must tame and train the bull before he can be introduced
to his new surroundings.
We all have a self-destructive bull inside of us. We can
change our surroundings, but unless we change who we are, our lives will
typically migrate back to where they were before, just with new scenery. If
your life feels like a country song now, a fresh setting doesn’t alter the
lyrics or the tune, only the backdrop.
The belief that the new job, the new girlfriend or the new
house will “fix” your life is a deceptive illusion. However, a new you will
start to change what appears around you. And the improvements may not be drastic
all at once, but they will be lasting and sustainable. Conquer your bull first,
then set out for greener pastures.
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