No Excuses

No Excuses.

That’s the line on my running partner’s What’s App profile.

Which makes thinking of a reason to pull out of a 5am morning run impossible. Or at best, awkward. Rather than face her raised eyebrow, most of the time it’s easier to just get up and run. It’s also more honest.

Here are some of the most commonly used excuses we/I use to hold back, in any area of life. Before you read the list, think about a project, big or small, you’ve been procrastinating on, and see if you can spot your excuse.

1. It’s too difficult
2. I’m shattered from
3. I’m too busy
4. I’ve been called into a meeting
5. I didn’t get the message
6. There will be a family drama
7. That’s not the way we do it around here
8. It’s too risky
9. I don’t deserve it
10. I can’t afford it
11. I have too many emails
12. I’m not educated enough/smart enough
13. I don’t have the right personality
14. It will take too long
15. I’m not strong enough
16. I’m too old/not old enough
17. It’s not compelling enough
18. I had a late night
19. The rules won’t let me
20. I can’t do it alone
21. I have children
22. People will look at me funny
23. I don’t feel inspired
24. It’s not original enough
25. It’s not the right time
26. It might not work
27. It’s too big
28. I’m too scared

Find it?

How are we EVER going to make a difference if we keep believing these ridiculous things?

Say after me: “It’s my time and I’m ready.”