Thursday, January 8, 2009

What Is Your Purpose?

By Rob Walcher

What sets People Apart?

There are always people that at the first signs of stress or pressure cave in to the circumstances around them. They immediately throw in the towel and give up. There are also people that when the going gets tough, keep going and get better. What is it that sets these types of people apart?

The true answer is that those who don't have enough fight left in them to stay in the fight, didn't have a good enough reason to be in the fight in the first place. Did you catch that? In other words, their why wasn't big enough.

The players in the game of life who come to bat expecting the home run, even when they are down and out are dramatically able to visualize their "why" or their reason for doing things in every circumstance. They are committed to their purpose and whether that purpose is to win a baseball game or make a million dollars.nothing is worth giving it up!

Have a Compelling Reason

The why's or in other words the reasons you want to achieve things is the biggest and most compelling reason you will have to strive towards your goals. If you are starting a business venture that takes a lot of time and energy then in order to keep at it you have to create reasons that resonate with your deepest desires otherwise your commitment, tenacity and determination will easily stall out mid stream.

Let's say you've become dissatisfied with the way your life is going. You are not happy with the status quo. You've determined that you'd like to have enough money to gain a few more material possessions and to have more leisure time.

While material possessions are of great importance they cant be the only element that fuels your "why." Once you get all the things you want, your purpose will be gone and with it, your drive and determination. Think outside of the box and make reasons that are compelling on your various levels of existence so you will never run out of reasons to keep your nose to the grindstone. Set high goals that are inclusive of not just vacations, but the reasons "why" you want those vacations as well.

By knowing what your reasons are and by adapting and changing them you will never lose your 'why' or your purpose for continuing to be successful.

Remaining Consistent

If you are reading this article then you have probably experienced moments intertwined with success and failure. Perhaps you have launched an internet marketing business of your own or a home based business and things just didn't seem to go right.

Perhaps it was in an area such as a home-based business (of any type), network marketing, internet marketing, internet businesses, direct sales and or other online money-making programs. And your actions toward them more resemble a roller coaster ride than an out and out fight to win.

If your reasons for succeeding or wanting to be successful are not punctuated with significance in your life then you will not be able to persevere. These people often begin, but never finish the race.

Watch for the Signs

There are tell tale signs. If you have any of these characteristics then your reasons for wanting wealth may not be enough to carry through you the battle:

Putting things off Lack of confidence self doubt embarrassment Inability to make decisions Easily confused or taken off track Fear of failing or making an error Lack of motivation Lots of plans, but no ability to implement them UP & down attitude and efforts

In the words of Jim Rohn

"When you know what you want, and want it bad enough you will find a way to get it"

That is quite possibly the best way to understand the importance of your 'why' or reason for wanting to be successful, and wealthy.

Excuses Fade Away

Spending some time writing affirmations that reinforce your reasons (your why) for wanting to make major changes in your life is the first step to strengthening your why. Once you can see, feel, taste and touch a connection between your intention and the reason you have the intention you will no longer except excuses or give in to doubt.

Making excuses is another way of not taking responsibility for your actions and thoughts. Starting today keep a journal of all the meaningful changes you want to see in your life. Include the small and the large changes and use this self written guide as motivation. As you connect to your reasons you will no longer be able to make excuses for yourself and your actions and will take the responsibility to making your dreams come true.

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