Earn Your Happy Is Plan B Keeping You Stuck? How to Commit + Go ALL IN On Your Next Level
Jan 8, 2026
Explore how committing fully can boost your potential beyond strategies and talent. Discover the concept of 'burning the boats' to eliminate retreat options and focus on growth. Learn why Plan B can undermine your commitment and serve as a comforting escape during tough times. Uncover the balance between supportive safety nets and emotional crutches. Get inspired to shift your mindset from rehearsing failure to visualizing success, while taking actionable steps to remove backup plans and build resilience.
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Commitment Trumps Strategy
- Most people fail not from lack of talent or strategy but from insufficient commitment.
- Leaving an emotional escape route (Plan B) trains you to quit when growth gets hard.
The Julius Caesar Origin
- Lori recounts the origin of "burn the boats" from Julius Caesar to show commitment removes retreat.
- When retreat is impossible, every decision is forced forward and resourcefulness rises.
Retreat Disappears, Resourcefulness Appears
- Removing retreat sparks resourcefulness and novel solutions under pressure.
- Plan B acts as the emotional escape you reach for when discomfort and growth hit.
