Episode #156 Break The Rules

Three Problems

• Even our calling in life will occasionally involve boring moments and mundane responsibilities.
• Our lives are rarely characterized by the comfort, control, certainty, and convenience that we most crave.
• We will always face opposition when we attempt to innovate, create, and color outside the lines.

Five Principles

• Living an exceptional life requires the courage to do hard things, even when the outcome is uncertain.
• We can create opportunities to pursue our calling rather than just waiting for our calling to happen to us.
• A big leap is less scary when we are connected to something bigger than ourselves.
• The way it’s always been done is not the way it should always be done.
• Wherever we seek to break the rules, we must surround ourselves with cheerleaders to drown out the critics.

Three Practices

• Whenever you wonder whether the struggle is worth it, remind yourself why you entered the struggle in the first place.
• If you’ve been feeling that pull toward a new profession for years, make a decision to say, “Enough is enough,” and finally take that leap of faith.
• Consider pursuing your passion on the side before choosing to jump into it full time.