In this ultra-competitive world, which constantly pushes us to be an ever-improving version of ourselves, to surpass ourselves and to perform ever better, daring to go beyond one’s limits is a necessity. In fact, for as long as we can remember, rational people who want to progress have taken great pleasure in challenging themselves and getting out of their comfort zone, even if it means suffering a little, in order to push back their limits and achieve their goals.

Indeed, if there’s one lesson that we have learned throughout history, it’s that to evolve, we have to constantly excel. Above all, you should never be satisfied with what you’ve achieved, no matter how impressive. As proof, if Steeve Jobs had stopped at the first product that worked and had already made him a millionaire, the smartphone might never have been invented. So why is pushing yourself so important, and above all, how do you go beyond your limits?

Going beyond your limits: what does it mean?

In practical terms, pushing your limits means going into the unknown. It means being willing to do something you don’t think you can, and being open to surprises.

In other words, it means getting out of your comfort zone. That invisible little cocoon that’s formed around you. It’s the one in which you feel secure, in complete control of your resources and skills.

SURPASSING YOURSELF: THE KEY TO SUCCESS
There’s one thing we all want in common, and that drives us to get up every morning: success. After all, we all want to leave our mark on the world. Because yes, success is one of man’s greatest goals. Of course, to succeed in anything we undertake, we need to have the will. But that’s not all! You also need a healthy dose of courage and a touch of recklessness. And above all, never be afraid to push your limits and take risks.

In fact, every day, leaders and the world’s greatest men and women remind us that, over and above hard work, perseverance, learning and sacrifice, it is above all the audacity to surpass oneself that has enabled them to shine. The audacity to look beyond their own horizons. Indeed, if we look back at the lives of the men and women who achieved exceptional things in their lives, we see that they were courageous people endowed with unfailing audacity. They weren’t afraid to go where they didn’t expect to go, and to confront things they never thought they could face.

To illustrate this, let’s take the example of Usain Bolt. The most successful man in the history of the world championships, with eleven victories. The first athlete to win the 100 m final three times at the Olympic Games. To become the king of sprinting, he wasn’t content with his 19sec93 in the 200 m (which was already a record at the time), he pushed himself to the limit, pushing his body to the limit and achieving the fastest time in the history of the 200 m, 19s19. With this record, he proves that man has no limits, but has a tendency to limit himself.

SURPASS YOURSELF TO REGAIN CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE
Going beyond your limits also means taking back control of your own life. Above all, it means giving yourself the means to be the person you want to be. Indeed, it’s only by pushing back your own limits that you’ll be able to progress and change your life.

As Einstein said: “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” So, having the willpower allows you to make things happen. But it also gives you the means to achieve your goals. Because in life, nothing happens by magic.

But not only that, by pushing yourself to the limit, you can boost your self-esteem and personal pride. In fact, your self-confidence is boosted every time you achieve a goal that was unimaginable for you. So going beyond your limits allows you to increase positive experiences and literally boost your self-image.

But how do you go beyond your limits on a daily basis?

How do you go beyond your limits?

Going beyond your limits can be scary. However, you need to understand that each of us has enormous potential to exploit, far greater than we imagine. With enthusiasm, courage and the will to overcome laziness, anything is possible. So it’s worth knowing that overcoming laziness and breaking the vicious circle of procrastination is within everyone’s grasp.

Here are the keys to overcoming ever-greater challenges:

set bold goals: remember the adage: “There are no big dreams, only small dreamers”. So, to always and every time go beyond your limits and overcome laziness, don’t be afraid to dream big. Set yourself ambitious, unimaginable goals. You’ll feel even more satisfied when you’ve achieved them all.
Trust in your abilities: to get out of your own zone, overcome laziness and surpass yourself, you need to believe in yourself and your potential. Use an action plan to act now.
Find challenges every day: whatever they are, as long as they enable you to face your fears, overcome laziness and get out of your comfort zone. Above all, don’t forget to challenge yourself at the end of each challenge.
Are you ready to go beyond your limits?