Mark Cuban on Crossroads
Crossroads. At some point, everyone will find themselves staring at a crossroads. It might be a major career decision or maybe one of romance. Mark Cuban talks about his time at a crossroads where he either had to quit his job and give up a safety net or stay where he was. According to Cuban, most people do not follow through with creative ideas because they are afraid of losing that safety net. “The biggest underlying psychological reason is the fear of sacrificing a regular paycheck for the unknown,” he states.
Cuban at his crossroads chose to take the risk. By giving up a solid paycheck for the unknown, he put his fear aside and took an uncertain but exciting step into the future.
Psychology of Fear and Stagnation
The psychology of fear either helps us to step out and lead with possibility thinking, where you spend too much time thinking of all the possible ways things could go wrong. This leads to stagnation, leaving you shivering in your boots at the thought of change and clinging to the safety of stability.
Stagnation may seem safe, but the reality is that others will take advantage of your hesitancy and soar right past you. To be competitive in your field, it is necessary to push back the fear factor and think more about how you can explore possibilities for your product or career, even if the possibilities seem scary. But as Cuban said, if people always rely on a safe and sure paycheck, they may miss wonderful opportunities right in front of them.
Opening your mind to possibilities will lead to abundance. “Intentional abundance mindsets” as Forbes calls them create leaders that lean into the unknown of challenges. They “recognize the opportunity to learn and grow from their struggles.” The lesson here is to change your mindset from a ‘safety net’ consciousness to a ‘possibility’ consciousness. And to realize that the world is more connected every day, and you have a role to play that can be limited or limitless.
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Crossroads Are Stepping Stones
Look at crossroads like stepping stones. They are opportunities to acquire more wealth and success by being prepared for them in the future. Dismiss the idea of fear by being prepared with confidence. Positive thinking and thinking ahead will take over, instead of fear.
Preparation for Future Crossroads
- Prepare yourself for possibilities by using your imagination.
- In your world of dreams, imagine what your life would look like if you had Career A, Career, B, or Career C.
- In a world of career possibilities, what role do you see yourself playing?
- List three companies where you would like to work.
- See yourself in your office, and your daily life there.
- Imagine the amount of money in your bank account each month.
- Create a mental scenario of your office staff and employees.
- Make a plan of what specifically you will do when you are offered a crossroads.
- Remember, crossroads are stepping stones!