WHY THE STRATEGIES AREN’T WORKING FOR YOU
AND IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR SKILL, WILLPOWER OR BELIEFS
We’ve all been there: You buy a course, read a book, or follow a well-known leader who swears by a certain strategy, claiming it’s the secret to their success. You throw yourself into it, believing that if it worked for them, it’ll work for you too. You put in the effort, follow every step to the letter, and when it doesn’t work, you’re left wondering, What’s wrong with me?
Let me clear something up: There is nothing wrong with you.
It’s not your lack of skill, willpower, or belief. The problem is that most strategies are based on someone else’s success—someone with a completely different set of strengths, weaknesses, and a unique way of navigating the world. What worked for them may be completely out of alignment with who you are, how you operate, and what drives you.
Best Practices Aren’t Universal
Here’s the deal: Best practices are just that—the best practices for certain people in certain situations. They’re not universal rules that apply to everyone. Yet, the way these strategies are sold to us often makes it feel like there’s a one-size-fits-all formula for success. The truth is, no strategy is universally effective.
Think of it like trying to fit into someone else’s shoes. They might be the most beautiful, well-crafted shoes in the world, but if they’re not your size, you’ll never be able to walk comfortably in them.
When you try to implement a strategy that isn’t aligned with your unique design, it’s like trying to force yourself into a mold that doesn’t fit. You might be able to fake it for a while, but eventually, things start to fall apart.
The Misalignment Trap
The reason these strategies don’t work for you isn’t because you’re not trying hard enough. It’s because they’re out of alignment with who you are. When something is misaligned, it creates friction. You can push and push, but that friction will always create resistance, and no amount of mental gymnastics can overcome it.
This is especially true for business owners, founders, and even employees. When your work, your habits, or your strategies are misaligned with your personal strengths and natural tendencies, there’s no way you’ll be able to sustain it. It’s like swimming upstream—exhausting, draining, and ultimately unsustainable.
Human Design and the Individual Approach
This is where alignment comes in. Strategies should never be about blindly following what worked for someone else. Instead, they should be about finding what works for you. That’s why I incorporate tools like Human Design—to help people tap into their unique makeup and work in ways that feel natural and fulfilling.
Human Design shows us that we are all wired differently. Some people thrive on structure, while others need flexibility. Some are natural leaders who thrive in the spotlight, while others excel behind the scenes. The key is to stop forcing yourself to follow strategies that are fundamentally out of sync with your natural way of being.
When you start working with, instead of against, your own energy and design, everything changes. The friction disappears, and you can find flow in your work and life. Instead of trying to adopt someone else’s formula, you can create your own path to success—one that’s aligned with who you are.
Stop the Mind Games
I’ve seen so many entrepreneurs and high-achievers convince themselves that a strategy isn’t working because they’re not doing enough. They think that if they can just push harder, believe more, or follow the steps more precisely, it’ll magically work. But the reality is, when a strategy isn’t aligned with your strengths and energy, no amount of willpower will make it work.
It’s time to stop mind-f*cking yourself into believing that you’re the problem. You’re not broken. The strategies you’re trying to follow just aren’t right for you.
Create Your Own Path
The most successful people I know didn’t follow someone else’s blueprint. They carved out their own path, aligned with their strengths, values, and energy. They used strategies that supported their natural flow, rather than trying to force themselves into a one-size-fits-all solution.
You have the power to do the same. Instead of chasing after someone else’s success story, start looking inward. What makes you tick? What motivates you? What kind of environment do you thrive in? When you align your strategies with your unique makeup, success becomes inevitable—not because you’re following a formula, but because you’re finally working in harmony with who you truly are.
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