The Wheelbarrow

"Don't be like a wheelbarrow-- only moving as far as someone will push you!"- author unknown



I am thankful to have grown up in a home where working hard was not an option.  My father is the "John Wayne" in my life.  He taught me to be prepared for every situation, to arrive early wherever I was going (on time was late according to dad), treat people with respect and always look them in the eye, and never ever forget who I was and the very strong people I came from.  This recipe for success has been a part of me through every aspect of my life.  It's what I hope to pass on to my son as he is on the cusp of adulthood.

I love the thirst and hunger as I come upon new challenges whether in my real estate business, working on my fitness goals, or striving to be a better person than I was the day before.  We HAVE to want it!  We HAVE to go after it!  I'm sorry to burst the bubble of ignorance that some people have but success in any form will not be delivered to you in a pretty little package.  You must pursue it! 

Some people don't know where to start.  Start with what you want, write it down, tell someone, make it  real!  Then and only then will you have to put your words into actions.  Get an accountability partner or mentor and allow them to keep you on track.  Your dreams and goals will become rungs on the ladder and you will climb higher than you ever believed possible.

So, don't wait for things to happen or for someone to push you along, GET MOVING!  One of my favorite verses in the Bible is from the book of John "In this world you will have trouble, but take heart for I have overcome the world!"  Jesus almost promises life will be hard but He has already overcome so dig deep, take heart, and make it happen!