Putting the "Daily" back in the Daily Draft: Confidence + Excuses
August is going to be a productive month.
Welcome to The Daily Draft with Zac Small.
After eight years of writing on The Family Alpha, I created this substack; TFA no longer fit the mold of who I was and what I stood for. TDDwZS was meant to be a daily newsletter, with four of the published articles being for paid subscribers only
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Online business, getting a job working Landscaping, and Family Life got in the way of my daily publication target; that’s all been settled, and I’ve committed myself to finishing the year with an article each day and then carrying that into 2024.
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Grow Confidence & Cut Excuses
It's the second half of 2023; if you want this year to produce more than it has thus far, now is the time to unleash your potential and break free from the chains that have held you back. To be the best version of yourself, you must banish excuses from the path to greatness.
Living with confidence and without excuses are fundamental aspects of a successful and fulfilling life.
Confidence is the cornerstone of personal development and success.
To fully commit yourself to making any change, attending an event, or taking on a challenge, you must first admit that you believe you can achieve it, are worthy of the investment, and deserve success.
Confidence stems from a deep-rooted belief in your abilities and a solid understanding of your worth. When you believe it, you radiate confidence and become a force to be reckoned with; you exude magnetism and inspire others to believe in themselves; confidence is contagious.
Whether it's in your personal relationships, professional endeavors, or pursuit of lifelong goals, confidence paves the way for meaningful achievements and lasting fulfillment.
Excuses are nothing more than self-imposed limitations disguised as justifications.
Excuses serve no purpose other than keeping you comfortably stagnant in your comfort zone.
They create barriers that prevent you from taking risks, embracing challenges, and reaching your true potential. In the literal sense, you surrender the power to shape your destiny by constantly making up reasons that you “just can’t”. It's time to let go of the excuses that have held you back for far too long.
Living without excuses means taking ownership of your circumstances; you are your problem, you are also your solution.
Acknowledge that you have the power to control your reactions and choices, regardless of external factors (See Stoicism). Instead of blaming others or making excuses for your failures, accept responsibility and learn from your experiences; even if things were beyond your control, they might have negatively impacted your life, you can still own it so you can control the direction you're headed and not be controlled by the events of the past. By owning your circumstances, you reclaim your power to make a positive impact on your life and the lives of those around you.
It may be uncomfortable, but that’s fine; confidence goes hand in hand with vulnerability and growth.
It's about stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing discomfort as a catalyst for personal development. By facing your fears head-on and pushing yourself beyond self-imposed limitations, you open doors to new opportunities and unlock hidden potential. The challenges you’ve faced (and will continue to face) are the stepping stones to greatness.
No one achieves greatness alone.
Surround yourself with a supportive tribe of like-minded individuals who uplift and inspire you. Seek mentors, friends, and family members who push you to grow and hold you accountable for your actions (My Men’s Community). Together, you can overcome obstacles, conquer self-doubt, and reach to new heights.
A strong support network will fuel your confidence as their presence can fill the void of your missing belief in self until it’s strong enough for you to carry yourself on with the desire, but not the need, of others around you. People and experiences are what makes the world worth living; enjoy both of them.
Living confidently and without excuses is paramount in your pursuit of a strong finish to 2023. Embrace the power of confidence, banish the destructive nature of excuses, and step into your greatness.
Remember, confidence is not a fixed quality but a skill that can be cultivated over time. Own your circumstances, embrace vulnerability and growth, and surround yourself with a tribe that uplifts you. Today is the day to unleash your true potential and forge a path to a life that knows no limits. Letting go of excuses, embracing confidence, and unlocking the extraordinary is possible...
The choice to do it is yours.
- Zachary Small