I shook on this and couldn't back out

This week, I want to talk about something that's been on my mind a lot lately:

Pushing yourself beyond your limits and the confidence that comes with it.

I was talking with my mentor who well…

Mentors me on life and who i do some work on the side for.

And in our last meeting, we got on to the topic of fasting.

He mentioned that he and his wife water fasted for four days, meaning they only had black coffee and water.

And the effects were amazing.

Me being me said ill give it a go… if you know me, you know i dont back down from a challenge easily.

And i wanted to prove it to myself that i could do it.

The difference between successful and unsuccessful people is their mindset.

Which is true to an extent.

So I shook his hand and said yeah I’ll do it.

Not knowing what I was getting myself in for, all I knew was I shook a man’s hand who means alot to me and I trusted myself and that God had my back.

4 days have gone by now, and here is the shocking thing…

I miss coffee with milk and sugar more than I do any food.

AND I love food.

In Today’s 4-3-2-1:

• covering fasting.

• 4 prompts on pushing yourself

• 3 questions to spark creativity

• 2 affirmations

• 1 fact

Podcast pick of the week: I Recorded My Grandfather Before He… Light house horror podcast.

4 Journal Prompts:

1. Reflect on a time you pushed yourself beyond your comfort zone. What was the outcome?

   • Example: Running a marathon, even though you doubted you could finish.

   • Example: Volunteering for a public speaking event despite your fear.

   • Example: Taking on a challenging project at work.

2. What is a current challenge you are facing? How can you reframe it as an opportunity for growth?

   • Example: Seeing a difficult work task as a chance to learn a new skill.

   • Example: Viewing a personal conflict as an opportunity to improve your communication.

   • Example: Treating a health goal as a journey to better well-being.

3. Describe a situation where you underestimated your abilities and surprised yourself. What did you learn?

   • Example: Completing a tough workout that you thought was impossible.

   • Example: Achieving a high grade in a difficult course.

   • Example: Successfully managing a crisis at work.

4. What small steps can you take daily to build your confidence and push your limits?

   • Example: Setting and completing a small, achievable goal each day.

   • Example: Practicing a new skill for 15 minutes daily.

   • Example: Challenging yourself to step out of your comfort zone once a week.

3 Questions to Unleash Creativity:

1. What’s a bold, unconventional challenge you’ve always wanted to take on but have been too afraid to try?

2. How can you turn your current obstacles into creative opportunities for growth and learning?

3. What is a unique way you can incorporate daily challenges into your routine to keep building your confidence?

2 Affirmations:

• "Every challenge I face is an opportunity to grow stronger and more confident."

• "I have the courage to push my limits and embrace new opportunities."

1 Mind-Blowing Fact:

The Truth about stepping out of your comfort zone…

You literally rewire your brain for resilience and confidence.

Neuroscientific studies show that when we push ourselves to take on new challenges, our brain forms new neural connections, making us more adaptable and better equipped to handle future stress.

This process, known as neuroplasticity, means that every time you challenge yourself, you're not just building confidence—you’re also physically strengthening your brain!

Keep pushing, Keep strengthening.

Robbo ‘The PVC Chief’ Blades

Quotes to Ponder

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." – Franklin D. Roosevelt

"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." – Eleanor Roosevelt

"Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you." – Unknown