Have you ever been inspired by someone who has accomplished a goal that you would like to accomplish? Perhaps they reached their weight loss goal, went back to school or turned their passion into a business. Did you momentarily think about making a bold decision that would bring you closer to your goal but ultimately ended up talking yourself out of it? I cannot speak for you, but I have been there more times than I would like to admit. I would feel the urge and inspiration to act, but self-doubt and fear would step in. I would then begin asking the following questions: “How am I going to find the time or extra money to make it happen?” “Am I disciplined enough?” “Where do I begin?”
If you truly desire results, you must be willing to go beyond “being inspired.” In fact, you must be willing to work hard, move out of your comfort zone and act upon your desire. It is great to become inspired, but inspiration alone is not enough. Simply stated, if you want results, you must take action. Without action, it is very unlikely that you will make your dream a reality. Is there something that you have been dreaming about? This week, I challenge you to go beyond being inspired. In addition to setting a specific goal, set a specific time frame for accomplishing your goal. Do not wait until you believe that the time is right. In fact, the right time is “right now.” Decide that you will take action today. Until next week…..
Dr. Jessica Houston
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