104 - The Slight Edge

When it really comes down to it our lives are the product of all the little decisions we make on a daily basis. The slight edge becomes the slow and steady path to the life you envisioned all along. Make sure you have defined the right actions and practice patience along the way and you are destined for success! I had a conversation with a professional sculptor once about the concept of developing the slight edge, although that’s not the phrase he used. See, we love the idea of an overnight success and the dramatic talent that might come with a prodigy or an amazing artist He mentioned that people really praised him all the time for his amazing talent but he wished he could convey to them how untrue that idea really was He outlined the myriad of decisions to develop his craft over the past 10-15 years! This is almost always the case with any expert in any field This is also the case in almost all aspects of our lives It is always the compilation of all the little decisions that make us who we ultimately become. There are a few instances where one decision is the make or break point but we could argue that it was all of the process of becoming up to that point that allowed us to make that decision in the first place So, stop for a moment and process all of the little bit and pieces of your life system that has created your current reality Has this system been what you need or could it use some work? I think we all have areas to improve upon but if we take a step back and process our current life station and think about the mountains of decisions it has taken to help you become who you are it can be enlightening If you hone this system it really can be the thing that gives you a slight edge to designing the life you really want. If you need help on your journey I’ve got you!