Some of us absolutely start off in much better situations than others in life. And of course some start off in much worse situations as well.

Some start out with the proverbial deck stacked against us. Some start off with what seems like the perfect situation to maximize our success in life.

Some begin with stability, some without Some begin with different resources, in different systems, with different advantages. Some begin surrounded by encouragement, other by hindrance Some begin with different allowances, while others start with many limitations.

There is absolutely nothing you can do about these circumstances that you were handed. They are what they are.

However if you are not careful, your starting point can eventually become your permanent place of residence.

Your perspective gets locked into thoughts like

1. This is just how it has always been so what’s the point in fighting?”
2. This is how I was raised, and this is all I know”
3. People like me don’t do things like…………..”
4. I’ve always struggled so I must be destined to struggle.”
5. I’m just trying to survive and that’s hard enough.”

This is what determines a survival mentality and in that headspace everything seems like the fight of your life. It’s exhausting, it’s stressful, and it produces nothing that is beneficial for you.

Sometimes we need to understand that where we started out in life helped to provide a certain awareness. It was not intended to be our life’s destiny.

Realistically yes, where we start in life has a big impact on our lives. There is no disputing that. What is also true is that that environment may influence your trajectory and that speed at which you move it does not eliminate your capacity. In fact many times, that harder the starting the larger the capacity you have to deal with the hurdles and struggles in life. It creates a level of resilience that those who may have had an easier starting point do not have the ability to dela with.

Today we’re going to unpack why your starting point is not your final resting place, and how perspective, responsibility, identity, and action determine how and where you ultimately find achievement..