Bolt #2: Breaking the Chains of Excuses

Send us Fan MailExcuses are masters at convincing us that something untrue is true, acting as a form of brainwashing that keeps us from reaching our goals. Success doesn't care what your excuse is—there are only two things: results or excuses.• Growing up in McAllen, Texas, America's poorest city, with traumatic experiences including staring down the barrel of an assault rifle at age 14• Losing his father in a plane crash during high school and being told he would never amount to anything• Setting "absolutes" instead of goals—commitments you fulfill no matter what circumstances arise• The inspiring story of Davis summiting Eagle Cap Mountain despite severe dehydration and vomiting blood• Successful people see themselves having control over circumstances while unsuccessful people believe circumstances control them• Hard doesn't mean impossible—hard means it's possible• Top 10 excuses people use and why each one fails: "they ruined my life," "I have the worst luck," "things just didn't work out," etc.• The transformative mantra: "There's always a way. It merely becomes our job to find that way"• Taking action by identifying what got in your way before and creating solutions to overcome those obstaclesIf you're ready to get over your fears, self-doubts and past failures and break through your comfort zone to reach the pinnacle of success in every area of your life, head over to terrylfossum.com to pick up your free gifts and so much more.Support the show