Breaking certain rules can result in huge benefits but also cause your worst nightmares.
“You are remembered for the rules you break.” General Douglas MacArthur
Here are some benefits of breaking certain rules:
Your Parents are Always Right Rule. When you realise that your parents lived in another time when rules meant something different, you can justify breaking this rule. Breaking this rule means you are free to make your own decisions.
“Work from 9 to 5” Rule. You can realise the benefits of technology by working remotely, setting your own hours, and taking time for yourself. When you break this rule, you can get more time for yourself and work more efficiently.
Always Meet Your Goals Rule. You can change your mind along the way; it’s as simple as that. You can become more enthused about a new goal if you let the old ones go.
What Other People Think is Important Rule. What kept you from reaching new success is replaced with enthusiasm to take advantage of every opportunity. Letting go of the fear of other people judging you can be very freeing.
Mistakes Are a Bad Thing Rule. You can get a lot of benefits from making mistakes. By learning lessons from those mistakes, you’ll likely never make that mistake again.
Beware of breaking rules that were set in place to help us in life. Not working from 9 until 5 every day doesn’t mean you don’t have to work hard to realise your goals and dreams. In fact, you may work harder – spend long days and nights – to reach the dreams you have for yourself. But setting your own hours can help you work on your own terms and not those set by others. You’ll finish projects much more efficiently and do a much better job.
What rules are you going to break today?