Burn the Playbook-Break the Rules

“It's better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission.”

Rear Admiral Grace Hopper

Truth.

I don’t know about you, but following the rules is not one of my strong suits. It's not necessarily because I am trying to be defiant, rather, I’m not too keen on listening to someone ‘just cause.’ We all have our limitations and boundaries and believe me I have been banged around A LOT, but most of that stuff was between me and the Universe. Not some stupid rule written on a board or in a ledger reminding everyone ‘to follow the rules.’

Can you relate?

For example, if I decided to follow the rules, I wouldn’t have been the first woman in the world to sell service rigs, or, to play in all-male hockey tournaments!

Choosing to be bold and step out of my comfort zone created opportunities that I could have never dreamed of!

Is it dangerous to step ‘outside the box?’

Absolutely!

But look at it this way if it hasn’t been done before, then you have this amazing opportunity to pave your own way, without any noisy distractions and competitive comparisons.

Being the ‘only’ one is your edge.

And in my case, playing hockey with the guys skyrocketed my business.

So many deals were cultivated from sitting in the dressing room - after a fairly bad game of hockey - having a beer, and a bullshit.

I mean yes of course there will be the typical ‘stereotypical’ preconceived notions and assumptions, as to why it’s ‘wrong’ to break the rules, and believe me, there will be people who will try to shove you back in the box, but if you perceive those people and experiences more like a game, then they become situations to pivot from, rather than roadblocks.

So, tell me something:

What is one opportunity or chance you took on yourself that defied all odds and broke all the rules?

When was the last time you did something wild and crazy first, then said ‘sorry’ later?

Well, great job – keep breaking down those barriers!

And if you need a little more help, I have created 5 non-rules for someone who hates rules, to keep me centered and on my path and I think you’ll like them.

So print these off and paste them everywhere!

And remember!

Keep going for all of those hard-to-reach dreams!

Until Next Week,

Stay Wild,