09.18.07
When Your Need Exceeds Your Fear
I was recently given the DVD of the movie, “300“. I loved it. I will watch it again. It’s wonderful, in a world of wimps, wannabe’s and wankers, to see real men, real warriors, albeit in a movie, insisting upon victory, laying down their lives with unerring commitment.
”When your need exceeds your fear, you will move forward and take the necessary action to attain your goal.”
Think about that one. Make pictures in your head of all the hideous, negative consequences of NOT achieving your goal within the prescribed time. Many think they can get away with procrastination, weak excuses, and slovenliness, until the opportunity they once had is unceremoniously ripped away from them and presented to a more deserving and motivated individual. Everyone is replaceable, my friend. You only really appreciate something when you lose it.
Focus so intensely on what you want that the light of your passion allows for no shadow of a doubt. Create such a vivid picture in your mind of EXACTLY what your successful goal attainment looks like, that your Reticular Activating System has no option but to move you inexorably in the direction of of goals. Make no choice and allow no thought without first evaluating its impact upon your success.
What is your promise worth? Do people believe you when you make a commitment to something, or do they automatically set up contingency plans since they expect you to renege on your commitments once again? When you let others down, you let yourself down. Perhaps you assocuite with people who overlook dishonesty and accept second best. In that case, change the group you’re in. Join a group that does not tolerate mediocrity. Force yourself to greater heights of achievement. Remember that every action is either taking you towards or away from your goals.
If I could share two words with the average man, I would exhort him to “Get serious.” Stop playing at life - it’s the real thing, and it’s running out. Before you know it, you’ll be older, with less energy, less power, and less influence. Today you’re the youngest and strongest you’ll be for the rest of your life. Take advantage of that, and set your eyes on the prize. Never look back. Commit to your magnificent obsession. The stronger your convictions, the more people you will attract to help you achieve your objectives. And they will know the level of your conviction and where your loyalties lie by the daily actions you take.
Robin J Elliott www.DollarMakers.com
