"GAME OVER" IS AN OPTION ON THE XBOX, NOT IN YOUR LIFE
- Helena Papež
- Jun 25
- 3 min read
Picture me on a Saturday morning, just after another visit to the toilet. Nope, I was not sick. I was scared. Shi* scared.
It has been a month since I had 2 accidents with my motorbike (remember my red hot Ducati?). Nothing big nor serious, a bruised leg in a few places, and a few crucial pieces broke off.
I felt powerless. I felt stupid. I felt judged. I felt weak.
Yes, I was the only woman in the group of 10 men…and our field trainer. Yes, I was second-most experienced in regards to the miles I had on my meter. Yes, I was having an outstandingly good attitude that day, since it was my birthday.
But...
I was also… tired. Hot on that warm June day. I simply overestimated myself and allowed the, “Let’s GO, new adventure!!” take over the, “I feel like staying in bed today... REALLY!”.

So when that first crash occurred, it literally swept me off my feet and my mind was boggled “What, why, where did this come from?” Especially since I was super cheerful and aware for the first part of the day when we had a theory class in the cold air-conditioned classroom...
It got super serious super quick on the training field (it was 33 degrees Celsius and 91 degrees Fahrenheit). I was in a full-body leather suit, and a helmet, and was surrounded by 9 guys on big motorbikes. IN over my head… much?
It is GREAT to know things in theory… but, theory, strategy, planning, and knowing the topic WELL is only meant to prepare you... for action. Putting that theory in action (delivery) is where most people fail due to a lack of proper understanding of what is really going on. So...
Some start disliking the process, the drill, and all of a sudden they figure out “This is not for me, not what was I thinking, envisioning, it is too much/out there/too weird for me/too uncomfortable/ I can't breathe...” and they let the FEAR take over.
Other times the coach fails to speak to the proper part of the mind and soul of their clients... to encourage them to do what they have never done before, but really want to. Something that they are ready for... they are ready for those 5 and 6-figure deposits.
... And eventually, they slowly but surely... drop out. Thinking they did something wrong. Both of them, that is. Yet…you did nothing wrong. You just were not SEEN and treated the way that is aligned with your highest best interest.
Since you think you aren't ready, nor do you adapt for that level of experience... yet... you think you are way beyond what anyone has to offer since you have "seen it all, done it all".
You see… high achievers and creative visionaries with a big appetite to act and deliver simply… cannot quit. It is organically impossible. Unless they are in a… C O M A. The experience they desire - let it be the wind in the hair, finally giving birth to a baby, a home or a multi 6 figures business in 90 days… or getting THAT love… doesn't let them let down that lethal focus, at least until they have what they truly desire. In the simplest way possible, with a speed tag on it.
So, after my bruised ego and ground chakras settled down and I stopped reliving the whole situation, my fear loosened up. My Mind Detox process was applied many times over to prevent further negative scenarios... Don't ever buy into the fear without deeply questioning it.
Knowing... there is SO much MORE out there.
Knowing... it is yours to have and be.
Knowing... it is easier than your mind is making you believe.
The moment you let that fear take over you… game OVER!
And the moment you DECIDE to live to the fullest and act accordingly? Game ON!!
Also (BONUS POINTS) life finds ways to reward you from its limitless resources. INSTANTLY. So, my unsolicited advice would be to always choose… MORE LIFE.
Next, picture this. I'm at the cafe with a big smile, full of relief and pride. I'm a bit tired, but I won. Fear lost. Game ON.
I drove the bloody motorbike all the way to a mechanic and I was careful, yes, but the fearless badass feeling was BACK!! Wind in the hair and many, many exquisite pleasures to have with my Red Hot Monster were yet to be lived.
I expect nothing less from Life. Nor from me. Not from you. No one decides your great adventures and how you want to live them, except YOU.
So, let’s get back in the saddle. Let’s move on to creating a Life and Business that matters and empowers more people to love and have gratitude FOR LIFE!
😆😊 Helena
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