06.17.07
You are Not Your Past
“Don’t let the past remind you of what you are not now” sang
Don’t Let: That implies that you are in charge of your interpretation of your circumstances, your thoughts, and your choices. You are not an emotional cripple that is incapable of controlling your own mind and perceptions.
The Past: That’s what it’s all about, isn’t it? If you had made millions of dollars in sales last year, would you feel the same way about your next Joint Venture deal or sales call? Stop allowing the past to contaminate your future. The future starts right now – you’re already living in it.
Remind You: Stop paying for past mistakes repeatedly. Get over it! Move on. You can’t drive looking in the rear view mirror. Focus on your goals.
Of What You Are Not Now: You are not the same person who messed up in the past. You’re not that shy nerd, that scared kid, that insecure character. You are what you believe you are. You are what you think. You are what you choose to be. Decide who you are NOW. The bad, sad past will sabotage you, nip at your ankles, distract, and lie to you, if you allow it to do so.
Take charge of your mind. Focus on your past wins and your past victories, instead of what didn’t work. List your successes. Enroll a few winners to help you make that list. So your kid didn’t call you for Fathers Day or your boss didn’t thank you for the overtime. That is not a reflection of your worth or who you are – it is a reflection of whom THEY are, and they don’t deserve you! Insist on a great self-image and build it with concentrated self-discipline, goal setting, and positive input.
Don’t let the past remind you of what you are not now – be a winner. Be a DollarMaker. Be a champion. Surround yourself with achievers.
Robin J. Elliott www.DollarMakers.com
