1. Face Facts: YOU may just be the bump in the road that's slowing you down. Often the most difficult step in getting out of one's own way is recognizing that you are indeed, in it. When you encounter problems in achieving your goals, carefully consider whether or not you are the source of those problems. 2. You can do anything you want. However, you may not be able to do everything you want. Most of the time we get in our own ways by trying to do too much all at once. By working hard at try.