It really bothers me that the people you rely on for support are usually the ones who hinder your growth the most. Over the last few months, I have learned the true value of inner strength. From losing everything, moving to a place with no support and LITERALLY starting over with nothing, I can honestly say my biggest fan (besides God) is me!
In some cases, I know my friends and family mean well, but they often cross the line of disrespect. Typically I allow things to "roll off my back", for some reason...THIS TIME, I am not allowing people to step on or over me! Unfortunately, it has taken me nearly 39 years to realize I deserve the same respect I give others and being older does not mean people are wiser than I. While I appreciate knowing the experience of others, I am not easily deterred from whatever I chose to do. If I do not solicit advice, it's HIGHLY unlikely that I will consider someone else's opinion in my decision making process. This is a really difficult time for me right now because I am embarking on a new life, career and marriage and the people I consider near and dear to my heart will not be able to share in my joy. Perhaps they will learn to accept me as I am, not for who they would like me to be one day. Until then, I will continue to follow my heart and instincts.
Thankfully I know God's plan cannot be intercepted by man. I have been TRULY blessed with the understanding that I have a specific purpose in my life and God has planned my path.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Procrastination
Today I learned a valuable lesson. I am my own worst enemy. Procrastination is a form of fear.
One of the worst things I have done to myself over the years is procrastinated. Not just with my personal life, but also with work tasks, and long term business goals. Its amazing that I have accomplished as much as I have thus far. Although I am nowhere near the level I should be at this stage of life. I have repeatedly told myself, "I'll get to it". Now that I am looking at nearly two years of saying those words, I am angry with myself because I have no one to blame but myself.
I THOUGHT I was motivated to pursue my dreams, but the fear of failure (or success) has somehow masked itself in the form of procrastination. To think I tell people to follow their dreams and here I am not following my own. Planning means nothing if I don't "ACT"! So today I am making a conscious decision to execute all of the plans I've made over the last few years. I know what I have to do AND how to do it, so I just have to get off my ass and JUST DO IT!!
One of the worst things I have done to myself over the years is procrastinated. Not just with my personal life, but also with work tasks, and long term business goals. Its amazing that I have accomplished as much as I have thus far. Although I am nowhere near the level I should be at this stage of life. I have repeatedly told myself, "I'll get to it". Now that I am looking at nearly two years of saying those words, I am angry with myself because I have no one to blame but myself.
I THOUGHT I was motivated to pursue my dreams, but the fear of failure (or success) has somehow masked itself in the form of procrastination. To think I tell people to follow their dreams and here I am not following my own. Planning means nothing if I don't "ACT"! So today I am making a conscious decision to execute all of the plans I've made over the last few years. I know what I have to do AND how to do it, so I just have to get off my ass and JUST DO IT!!
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