In his excellent book EntreLeadership, author Dave Ramsey tells the story of interviewing a billionaire. Dave's interest was piqued when his wealthy friend suggested a book that everyone seeking wealth should read. You can only imagine how excited Dave was and instantly let down when the billionaire suggested he read 'The Tortoise and the Hare!
Let's face it, we live in a world of instant gratification. It should come as no surprise that people want wealth and health without work. When we are willing to work, we still want QUICK results. The headlines confirm the rush: "Earn $10,000.00 a month in thirty days" and "Lose 10 pounds in less than a week!". The overall idea is that change comes easy and with little effort.
The one word that will help us achieve our goals and dreams is PERSISTENCE. Incorporate this one word into your life, and your chances of success will skyrocket! Solomon said: "For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again; but the wicked shall fall into mischief (Proverb 24:16).
We can never reach the finish line unless we get back up again every time we fall and keep on plugging along. Everyday, we have the opportunity to work SMART and HARD. Some people don't want to hear that, but that's o.k. What have you started recently and left unfinished?
An amazing thing begins to happen when we keep showing up: the harder we work, the luckier we get. Why not give your poorly attended monthly get together another 6 months? You paid for the Weight Watchers plan, why not start using it again? You said "I do!", so why not keep doing?
Maybe it's time to dust yourself off and get back into the race. While you're at it, be sure to reread 'The Tortoise and the Hare'!
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