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I have problems getting started...

by Van Dam
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Hey all,

I am hoping someone can offer me some motivation here.

My story is coming from a priviliged upbringing but it came with a price... constant criticism and no matter what I did it was put down. We were always guilty before trial. I'm sure you get the idea and I don't have to go into it too much.

Well, that has translated into my life where I can have a great idea that I know will work and I should at least give it a try. I will sit down at my computer only to go blank and be hesitant to put my idea into action. I don't know if anyone here watches KingHuman on YouTube but he released a video recently talking about people who are going through exactly what I am. It really spoke to me but once the video ended... I was back to square one.

Now, here's the interesting part. I did get away from all the negativity. I even moved country and live with a great girl now and getting my health in order day by day. Nothing serious, just losing a bit of weight... you know depression/over eating all go together. But, in my new life I am now losing about 2 pounds a week and since March I am down about 42 pounds. It is all improving and coming together BUT the big issue for me is that I know I can make money online but there is just a block that appears infront of me that I just can't seem to knock down. In the past I managed to get by it while I was living in the bad environment and I was making between $60-$150 per day on eBay. Unfortunately, that dried up and I have since been back to not been able to do anything again.

So, there is my story, I hope it makes sense and I hope someone can guide me out of this.

Thanks for reading.
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  • Profile picture of the author damiensuccess
    Not sure if this is the answer you are looking for, because I am not exactly sure what it is you are looking to achieve. Or what exactly you are doing.

    I had a dream.. Yeah, don't mock.. It was a dream that inspired me, and it is one I reflect back on whenever I feel I am stuck in a rut. Heck, I even named that dream.

    Life's a Beach - The Dream
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  • Profile picture of the author damiensuccess
    On another note, I also experienced success in the pass and it ended.. It ended for a couple years until events lead me to a better position to run an online business.

    All it took was a better perspective, an open mind, and dedication... All which I thought I already had... It is easy to think you know it all, and difficult to accept you know nothing and willing to learn more. However, accepting this will open your mind and allow for better perspectives. It is only your choice to dedicate yourself to whatever your learning.

    Your in the right place, and you will hear great advice I assure you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Maximus93
    I know exactly what your issue is, you're not accepting responsibility for your life.

    I mean that in a kind-of internalisation way. I can tell from your writing that you don't like to put responsibility on yourself. You blamed your upbringing for the negativity in your life. You blame a 'mental block' for you inability to do work. You look up videos in order to inspire you.

    You need to internalise that you are responsible for your success and nobody else. This is simply done through repetition. I used to blame my mum for my past anxiety/depressive disorder. I've stopped doing that and realised it's those experiences and failures that have made me strong, made me who I am today and without those I would be much further away from success than now.

    Something I write on my hand for a reminder is "TTFS". It stands for "Take the first step". In everything in life this step is usually the hardest because it entails going from inaction to action.

    A boulder has its lowest acceleration at inertia.

    Even now you're reading my post, taking on its message like it's the truth. Don't. Take that light you put on me and what I'm saying and turn it back on yourself, look within and realise it's YOU that has to do this, not some external source.
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