The Assumption Gap:  I assume that I will automatically grow
“You will either step forward into growth or you will step back into safety.”
-Abraham Maslow

 The Knowledge Gap:  I don’t know how to grow
“A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but little want of knowledge is also a dangerous thing.”
-Samuel Butler

The Timing Gap: It’s not the right time to begin
“The longer you wait to do something you know you should do now, the greater the odds that you will never actually do it.”
–Unknown

The Mistake Gap: I’m afraid of making mistakes
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”
-Albert Einstein

The Perfection Gap: I have to find the best way before I start
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.”
-Vince Lombardi

The Inspiration Gap: I don’t feel like doing it
“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become.”
-Steve Jobs

 The Comparison Gap: Others are better than I am
“You do not determine your success by comparing yourself to others, rather you determine your success by comparing your accomplishments to your capabilities.”
-Zig Ziglar

The Expectation Gap: I thought it would be easier
“Work ethic must exceed the expectation level.”
-Tom Coughlin

The Law of Intentionally – excepts from John C. Maxwell’s “The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth.”