Do You Really Want It
/Today!
You psych yourself up to
pursue your dreams hard today.
You get started on an
immense high.
Suddenly, thoughts of competition, workload or obstacles bring you crashing down, so you step back and say
"tomorrow".
S
ound familiar? By now you know you're not alone. It's not a cliche,
it's the truth.
Do You Really Want It
You
absolutely must ask
yourself
"Do I really want it? How will "it" affect your life, today, tomorrow? What is the permanent opportunity cost?"
Do you still want it? The answer is:
"Yes"
,
"Yes, but not right now"
or
"No"
. Not maybe.
Decide. Do you want this?
Whether you
write
it,
envision
it or
talk to yourself
about it,
make the time to decide
if you really want it and
make the decision permanent - commit.
Want It versus Feel Like It
Once you've decided that you really want
this - business | healthy eating habits | firm body | healthy marriage | family relationship
- you're not looking back.
You want this...but you're not going to feel that wayevery day.
Nothing I've mentioned above comes without hard work, and
you've never worked as hard as you're going to work for this.
Such is the true nature of dreams.
[
Cliche:
Nothing worth anything was ever easy.]
Summary: Do You Really Want It - Here's How To Go Get It
Importance of Motivation
I'm very visual and words are important to me so, for me,
is a God-send, when used wisely. I have created an
,
a
Vision Board
(hidden)
and a
God Board
, that I look at whenever I start talking myself down or
procrastinating.
You have to find what works for you:
Develop a short speech you say every morning & when your resolve wanes | Listen to speeches | Take long walks | Write | Daydream about success | Run (Ha, ha. No, not 'run away' :p)
Do whatever it takes to motivate you - nothing is too weird.
[
Key: Commit a short time to doing that, then get back to the task at hand.
]
Importance of Support Systems
Support
is a funny word. Many will say the words, but many of those will keep bringing the "practical reality" your way, and it will always sound like
a list of "reasons you can't".
Run. I can't say it strongly or loudly enough.
RUN. They will keep you back.
Find people
that
you trust
,
that
believe in
what you're going for and will only provide
advice to propel you
forward. Spend most of your "people" time with them.
Find people
who've
succeeded at something crazy
or 'impossible', who are still optimistic about possibility, and have tea with them once a month.
That is reality.
Importance of Alone Time
Even if you hate being alone, you need this time to be productive. Having people around is great, but if this is your dream
you have to make time to do it.
You also have to commit to simply
making time to be with yourself;
to hear and face your own thoughts. [
Read:
Why Productive People Have Empty Schedules
. Not literally, perhaps, but good.]
Don't Look Back
None of this will "come naturally". You have to
form new habits
to commit to
alone time,
implement these
motivational changes
and develop those
support systems.
It's an uphill climb, but we've already decided that
it's worth it. Right?
[
Start today:
10 Reasons to Stop What You're Doing & Start Clearing Your Clutter
.]
More Support Online
If you'd like continuous
support for your dreams,
find more online:
,
, Facebook Page
.
I hate the new lack of privacy on social media, but I love encouraging others, so here's to my being a little open.
