A reminder from last week, we are not going to have any new action plans this week. This will be a week to complete and refine the tasks of the last three weeks. As you approach these steps pay attention to your thoughts. Immediately replace thoughts of defeat with positive affirmations. You will have enough opposition, so be your own best friend!
This week I am going to talk about one of the driving forces you need to pursue your dreams, Determination. Many great lives have been built with determination. The following clip is of Chris Gardner. His inspirational story was captured in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness, intentionally spelled incorrectly. Mr. Gardner states the 'y' is for you and your dreams. Listen to the following clip.
This video tells me we are doing the right thing at the right time. It does not matter how crazy people think you are, it does not matter who does or does not believe in you and it does not matter who tries to sabotage your plans. What does matter is the dream. It is the time to make your dreams a reality. It took gritty, raw determination for Chris Gardner to get his brokerage license while being homeless. He had an unstoppable attitude that shaped his pristine work ethic. You do not have any excuses not to succeed, only excuses to hold you in a life of crumbled yesterdays.
Chris Gardner has some other advice to help you reach your goals.
- "The Calvary isn't coming!" (words of wisdom from his mother)
- "Baby steps count too!" (Rev. Cecil Williams, Founder of Glide, the homeless shelter where Chris Gardner stayed with his son)
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