Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you didn't get your promotion, that salary increase you were expecting, or recognition for your hard work?

This is a hard truth: you don't get what you deserve. You get what you are willing to tolerate.

According to a recent Gallup poll 77% of workers worldwide are unhappy or completely disengaged at work. 77% of people spend most of their day maybe physically present or logged into their computer, but they don't know what to do or why it matters.

If you want a different life, you have to make different choices. You have to set a high bar and refuse to tolerate anything less.

It's not easy. Complacency is comfortable. Real change requires constant self-awareness and discipline.

Small improvements, compounded over time, can entirely reshape your trajectory. When you orient yourself towards excellence, new opportunities emerge. You develop resilience and confidence. You inspire those around you.

As former U.S. Navy SEAL Jocko Willink writes, "When it comes to standards, it's not what you preach, it's what you tolerate." If you accept subpar performance, that becomes the norm. But if you continuously raise the bar, you'll develop insatiable drive and capability.

So, take an honest look at the standards you've allowed to take root based on your own behaviors. Do they align with your vision for your life? If not, it's time to reset and commit to a higher bar.

In the end, the boundaries you set for yourself determine the life you build. What will you choose to tolerate?