A step by step tool for top achievers

WHAT IS HOLDING US BACK?
What would happen if we drove our car with the brakes on? It wouldn't be smart, would
it? What would happen to our car? It will never go full speed because the brakes offer
resistance. The car will overheat and break down. If it doesn't break down, the resistance
will strain the engine. You have two choices. You can either press the accelerator harder
and risk damage, or release the brakes to make the car go faster. This is a good parallel
to life, because we go through life with our emotional brakes on. What are the brakes?
They are the factors that prevent us from achieving success. The way to release our

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emotional brakes is by building a positive attitude, high self-esteem and by accepting
responsibility.