What’s Your Excuse? Do it Now!
I just returned from a visit to Detroit. My Aunt Margaret died unexpectedly, and I wanted to pay my respects to this wonderful woman who touched the lives of everyone she met.
It just goes to show you that things can happen when you least expect it…whether you are ready or not.
With this in mind, are you working towards your goals right now, or are you putting them off until you have more time, a bigger budget, more support, etc.?
What are your excuses?
Now, I don’t mean to be pushy. But this is just a simple reminder that the time is NOW to make things happen and work towards your lifelong goals.
We all have days when we’re tired and you just don’t feel like working.
But in today’s competitive, fast-paced business world, it’s important to keep going and give your best efforts each day.
And it’s easy to be distracted by e-mails, phone calls, friends and family, food, television, etc. In fact, I know this all too well and even have a small sign posted on my bulletin board that says “No excuses.” It reminds me to give at least 100% of my efforts no matter what.
And as crazy as this may sound, my drive and work ethic has paid off. I am blessed to have great clients who refer me to others. And opportunity seems to knock on my door more frequently when I give every project at least 100%.
Now, if you want to make more happen in your life but you just can’t seem to get out of your rut, check out these sites for some help:
http://www.awaionline.com/2007/05/become-what-you-want/
http://www.sideroad.com/Setting_and_Achieving_Goals/stuck-in-a-rut.html
http://www.pinkmagazine.com/resources/career/overcoming_procrastination.html
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Toupin1.html
And instead of being jealous about your wealthy friend, family member or co-worker, make your own success happen.
Start with small changes and get into the habit of giving everything you best whenever possible. Soon, you’ll start to see good changes happen.
And best of all, you’ll be taking action to make your overall life goals come true-no matter how much time you have left!
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September 23rd, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Hey there,
It great you have such motivation and want to share it with others. I just wanted to leave a resource here for you and your readers should you be interested. There is an event taking place Nov 17 - 23 called Global Entrepreneurship Week which is meant to connect young entrepreneurs around the globe as well as with others close to home. The site is unleashingideas.org should you or any of your readers find this of interest. Thanks.
Jake
September 25th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Hi Melanie-
Great motivation piece.
I just came across a great quote that rings true for my life.
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain
I am starting my own business. I have let it sit for a while, so motivation is great to get the fire going. The marketing aspect is what is holding me up now.
thanks for the tips
sarah
Get Well Kids
January 22nd, 2012 at 1:10 pm
What’s happening, This 301 Moved Permanently article is great, totally like your tips