When Staying In Your Lane Is No Longer An Option

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We have all heard that statement at one point or another in our careers.  The meaning of the phrase “stay in your lane” is interesting as it conveys many different messages.  Depending on the tone and the Messenger, this could be kind or threatening.  It could also be a message born out of fear-based on the Messenger’s experience.  The issue I have with this phrase is that all too often, the Messenger themselves has not surveyed the landscape and is simply reacting rather than responding to a situation or belief.  Therein lies another hidden truth – what we believe is what we see.  Change your belief and you can widen your lane to include more of what you truly are born to bring into being. Change your belief and you can switch lanes when necessary to achieve your goals.

Let’s unpack “stay in your lane” so that this might become clearer.  What does it mean and what can it mean?  Here are some not so hidden messages when someone uses this phrase:
·         You are in my way, so get out of my way.                                                            ...
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·         You are interfering and stopping me from achieving my goal.
·         You are drifting on the road and could cause an accident.
·         It is safer to stay within what you know.
·         The unknown is a scary place.
·         Single focused individuals are more successful.
·         Your zone of genius is the best place to play.
·         You can only choose one area of expertise if you want to excel.
·         It is safer not to rock the boat.
·         Don’t spread yourself too thin.
·         You cannot “become known” for more than one thing.
·         Stay small.
·         Stay under the radar.
·         Don’t stick your neck out.
·         Don’t make too much of a stir.
·         Don’t be seen.
·         Stay safe.
·         Don’t get distracted.
·         Focus yourself on what you know.
·         Focus yourself on what you are good at.

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