It seems that I'm in a search for that elusive idea or principle that will be like magic and help people to just say to themselves, "doggone it, I'm sick and tired of not making the progress I'm capable of making. As of today I'm going to do what I know I should be doing and nothing can stop me."
There are no "magic" principles but there are various principles that are critical if a person really wants to succeed. It's all a matter of being willing to learn, take action regardless of feelings, and understand that there will be many lessons to learn. What triggered my thinking this morning comes from Alice in Wonderland, as illustrated in her conversation with the Cheshire Cat:
"Would you please tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?"
"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat
"I don't much care where," said Alice
"Then it doesn't matter which way you go," said the Cat
"- so long as I get some where," added Alice
"Oh you're sure to do that," said the Cat, "if you only walk long enough."
-- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
I came across this passage in a book I picked up yesterday and it struck me that so many people don't have clarity in their mind about where they want to go in their life. If you truly want to build yourself the kind of future that is worth whatever effort it takes, it's a matter of making that decision of exactly where it is you want to end up.
There aren't any secrets, so stop looking for that magical day when everything changes! If you take action and do it consistently, over a period of time you will learn the lessons and make progress towards your chosen destination. Think about it.
Enthusiastically,
Gary Burke
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