Sometimes no background story is needed to highlight a daily best life practice. Today is one of those times.
Though it may sound a bit harsh, the truth is:
“The sooner you realize the world doesn’t care what you want, the better off you’ll be.”
That’s not to say people won’t help you achieve your needs. But, when it comes to your wants, you’re on your own.
- Want a new car? No one is leaving it in your driveway.
- Want a better job? No one is calling with your dream employment.
- Want a better body? No one is lifting weights for you.
What we all must realize is that if we need something to survive, there will often be someone (friends, family, co-workers) there to provide support. But when it comes to our wants, that’s where society nearly always draws the line.
And that’s when we must decide just how much it means to us.
If we want it, we must develop the means to go get it. Far too often, we want the end result without even the semblance of effort to achieve it. In essence, we want to reach the end of the road without taking our first step.
And what we don’t realize is that we’re really only cheating ourselves.
It’s the journey that makes the end result so worth the effort.
- What will you cherish more: A car purchased for you or one that you worked hard to buy?
- Which victory will mean more: The one you achieve with a team you were automatically placed on or the one that you needed to try out for and with which you had to complete grueling practices?
- What will you be more proud of: The body you gained via liposuction or through dedication in the gym?
Do yourself a favor. Don’t wish. Don’t want. And certainly don’t expect anyone to provide you with any help.
If you want it, go get it. Because that way, no one can ever take away the journey you took to get there or the knowledge that you earned it.
Make today better than yesterday, but not as great as tomorrow!
Chris Errington is a husband, dad, writer, seeker of truth and fervent believer in the power of utilizing best practices to live a more balanced and enjoyable life. When I’m not rooting for the Steelers and West Virginia University or desperately attempting to grow grass in the front/back yards, I’m working my plan to live my ultimate goal – Writing remotely from the deck of a 38-foot sloop while sailing throughout the Caribbean. Getting my wife to agree is another matter entirely.
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