If Life Sucks, It Might Be Time to Change Yourself

People complain about a lot of things. I have heard quite a few people complain about not making a six figure income, and yet most of them would never want to work like someone who does make that much money. I think the times are long gone where some Internet genius kid can make a few million dollars with some great idea; or let’s just say that this scenario is not the most realistic for the average Joe Schmoe. Most of us have to work our butt off to make a lot. No, we don’t get to work a posh eight hour day, with little responsibility and few challenges, while making a boatload of money; unless you are grandfathered in and have been at a company that has been giving you more and more money each year, simply because you’ve been there long enough. Anyone who starts out in any role above average also has to do above average work, while holding above average responsibility and performing well! If you want the grand career, you will have to kiss your personal life good-bye and you will have to make sacrifices. Spoiled whiners need not apply!

Speaking of sacrifices, the same goes for anything worth attaining. Most people don’t reach their goals because they lack the discipline and stamina to consistently do what is required to be successful. If you want to be fit and in shape, you will have to work out and you will have to eat right. No excuses. If you want to only date highly attractive people, well, you oughta be attractive, too. If you want to be in a healthy relationship, you have to be healthy. No, none of us get to sit on our butts, while the perfect body, job and relationship just knocks on the front door. Anything above average requires above average commitment and work. Something’s gotta give and I can tell you from experience, that “something” better be you. Read the rest of this entry »