The reason we fail is often because we become fixated on the problem.

The reason we fail is often because we become fixated on the problem.
Stop. Pause. Redirect your thinking.

I’ve found that embracing the solution is far easier — and far more productive. The result of solution-driven thinking and planning is progress, and ultimately, success. And success shows up on many levels, not just one.

I learned this through trial and error. Think about riding a bicycle or a motorbike: you don’t stare at the obstacle in front of you. If you do, chances are you’ll hit it. Instead, you focus on the way around it. Your eyes lead your body.

Life works the same way.

Have a plan. Move forward. Follow through.
Only then will you know whether your plan works — and if it doesn’t, you adjust and revise.

Focus on the solution. Take the next step. Momentum is built by those who move.