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Yashaswini Gowdru
3 min readFeb 23, 2025

*Letting Go of the Habits That Hold You Back from Greatness*

Imagine you’re holding onto a rope tied to a heavy rock. The harder you grip, the more you struggle. But the moment you let go, you feel light, free, and powerful. That’s how life works. We hold onto habits that weigh us down, thinking they protect us, when in reality, they stop us from becoming great.

1. Stop Carrying Your Past Like a Suitcase

Shankar was brilliant, but every time he tried something new, he whispered to himself, "Remember when you failed last time?" His past mistakes lived in his head like a bad roommate. One day, he asked himself: "If I keep carrying this old baggage, how will I ever move forward?" So he dropped the suitcase, forgave himself, and started fresh.

_Your past is a teacher, not a prison. Learn the lesson, then walk away._

2. Delete the “Someday” Excuse from Your Dictionary
Think about a driver waiting for all traffic lights to turn green before starting the journey. That never happens! If you keep waiting for the “perfect time,” you’ll stay stuck forever.

_Start before you feel ready. The road clears only after you start moving.

3. Break Up with Your Comfort Zone – It’s Not Your Friend
Your comfort zone is like a cozy little prison. You feel safe, but you’re not growing. You tell yourself, “One day…

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