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The New Year brings thoughts and ambitions about new beginnings, aspirations, and accomplishments. Yet for some reason, this wave of excitement and intent dissipates by the third week of January. Discouragement, frustration, and settling for the mediocre can creep in, leaving us questioning whether setting goals is even worth it.
This year, I’d like to propose a different perspective—one that is less traveled but more intuitive. It’s a process that helps us navigate life’s multi-faceted trajectories while calming the mental clutter we all experience. This approach involves reorganizing our thoughts and embracing what I call our "House Rules."
Limitless Leaders, each of you is unique—the culmination of your past and present, shaped by family and ancestral relationships, faith, social interactions, schooling, and hopes. As life happens, you’re constantly learning, growing, and making decisions. You develop preferences for how you eat, sleep, and live. You smile at strangers without realizing it or glance away to avoid eye contact. You embrace the joy of reading, unwind with rom-coms, and maybe even sneak candy into the movie theater. These small habits and tendencies reflect something deeper: the unique "House Rules" that govern your life.
What Are the House Rules?
Your House Rules are the personal principles, boundaries, and values that frame and influence how you live. They guide your words, thoughts, behaviors, opinions, and choices. They’re as common and distinctive as you are, reflecting your true self and shaping the way you navigate the world.
Why Do House Rules Matter?
Your House Rules remind you of both your capacity and limitations. They guide you toward setting realistic goals that align with who you truly are, rather than chasing unrealistic expectations imposed by societal standards. Understanding and respecting your House Rules allows you to chart a authentic, sustainable, and fulfilling path.
How to Identify and Apply Your House Rules
Pause and reflect: Notice your natural patterns and preferences. What brings you peace? What feels right or wrong in your core? Write down these observations—they’re the foundation of your House Rules.
Align your goals: Look at your ambitions and ask yourself, “Do these fit with my House Rules?” If something feels off or disconnected, adjust it. Let your goals reflect who you truly are, not who the world expects you to be.
Act with intention: Use your House Rules as a compass. Break your goals into small, meaningful steps that honor your values. Whether it’s prioritizing family time or carving out moments for self-care, let your actions reflect the life you want to live.
By understanding and honoring your House Rules, you can create a framework that supports your aspirations while staying true to yourself. This year, let’s set our sights higher, think deeper, and lead with a limitless mindset. You’ll find that this intuitive approach not only helps you set meaningful goals but also empowers you to live a life of purpose and authenticity.
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