Has anybody told you to “take it easy” recently? I often hear this said to myself and between others in passing. It may seem harmless, but I’m starting to think that it can seriously influence you in negative ways. Today, as I was heading to the gym, I ran into a friend who told me to “take it easy!” as he went his separate way to get lunch (fast food). I unconsciously responded in kind and told him to take it easy too. Then I stopped to think.
Are we unconsciously lowering expectations for ourselves and for others with this little phrase? I truly believe that we are a product of our environment. The people we interact with will influence our actions and results, whether we like it or not.
The words we choose to use shape the meaning in our lives. Seriously, do we deserve to take it easy? Let’s start by taking an honest look at our results. Are we where we desire to be physically, financially, and spiritually? If not, then it’s not time take to “take it easy”. Instead we need to keep moving, creating, and making things happen.
Taking it easy when you haven’t really been putting in the work is living lazily and in delusion! Let’s push each other. Let’s keep each other accountable. Let’s take it to the next level!
I’m committed to removing this phrase from my vocabulary and replacing it with something else like “step it up!”, “challenge yourself” or “keep hustling!” Perhaps, I’m being too critical of a seemingly harmless phrase, but I don’t have the time or luxury to take the easy path to find the answer.
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