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Which Do You Want? June 4, 2010

In my last post I closed with a very serious question. The numbers indicate that the top twenty percent of income earners of the population pay 74% of income taxes. Would you rather be earning enough money that you could afford to pay that kind of tax? Or maybe you prefer to be getting by on what you’re allowed to have. People who take charge are in that top percentage. 

Here’s a question for you. Would you rather live an average life, or would you rather be part of that top 20% of people who do what they want, when they want because they can afford to. It isn’t a matter of whether they should or shouldn’t because you can’t; but rather a question of what are you willing to do to join them? Success is a funny journey. I like the way Earl Nightingale defined it, “Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal.” What’s worthy in your life? Only you can define that. It will take a little effort however; and that effort is all that separates the haves from the have nots. Successful people do what unsuccessful people are unwilling to do. I’ve heard that from Jim Rohn, Vince Poscente, Jeff Olson, and other high level performers who do simple things over and over to achieve their goals.   

It all starts with you. First realize that God doesn’t make any junk. Don’t believe that? Ask Nick Vujicic what he thinks about that. He gives no excuses and isn’t in a position to listen to any. Why? Achievers don’t give reasons why they can’t do something; they take responsibility for their lives. Do you dream? Achievers decide to use their God-given gifts and talents to reach their dreams. Achievers set goals, write them down, and review them regularly as their road map to their dreams. And, achievers find others like them who have dreams and are open to coaching.

 Take Step 1 today. Take responsibility for your life right now by separating yourself from everyone and everything else for an hour. Be in a quiet place, close your eyes and begin to dream about your future. Write your dreams down, because what you see is your future. Your life is what you make it.  Don’t be blaming someone else if you don’t like it. If you don’t agree with that, watch that video about Nick Vujicic again. See you next time when we will look at what you have already achieved.

 Brian Kennedy is a speaker and peak performance coach to individuals and organization. You can learn more about Brian’s speaking, performance improvement workshops, and coaching at http://www.1wp.com/go/briankennedyglobal