First Steps

I watched my daughter standing, holding onto her toy the other day and very cautiously reached over to another toy.  As she fussed and whined, she let go of the first toy and grabbed onto the new toy.  I didn't think anything of it at the time except watched her excitedly and joyously in her triumph.

Later that evening, I was driving in the dark by myself, with lots of time to think.  With the hindsight, I reflected on that moment earlier in the day.  My daughter, although very uncomfortable and unsure, took a big step ahead in her development.  That step was the first of many.  Without that step, she will not be able to let go and walk on her own, she will not run, she will not climb, skate, ski, bike, drive or dance.

I drew the parallel in this journey toward self-development.  We are scared to take a step forward sometimes because we are unsure.  We whine and cry and feel uncomfortable but we have to take a step forward.

We may not want to wake up early but that step is the first of many more to come and without it, we cannot move forward into performance.  We need that first step to realize our potential, build confidence and plan for the next steps.

Another first step we must take in order to be excellent achievers is to look inward and be 100% truthful and honest with ourselves.  Where are we negative about life?  Where are we playing victim?  If we are to be completely honest with ourselves we will admit that NOBODY and NOTHING is keeping us from achieving our goals except ourselves.

Regardless of what you may say, we are where we are because of what we do, the decisions we make.  Our past of how we are raised is no excuse.  Many people who are rich and successful did not come from a rich and successful past.  The manufacturers of sugary drinks are not preventing you from losing weight.  Tobacco companies are not keeping you hooked and addicted to smoking.

Wake up with a HUNGER in your belly for change.  Make a list of goals and work towards them, slowing and gradually.  Make a life choice to be excellent, different and LIVE life to it's fullest.

My Favorite Quote by Robin Sharma because it makes me think