The Playing Field Has Been Leveled --
And It's Time For You To Play
Written by Michael E. Angier Success Networks International
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In today's market and with today's technology, it's never been
easier to compete with established companies and well-known
individuals. Never before has opportunity been so universally
available.
Every day I see where someone has published their first book,
launched a new company, starred in a new film or partnered with
a large corporate entity. I like to read about people going for
their dreams.
What may not be apparent is that these are everyday people. Those
who have been successful in achieving their dreams are usually
not any different than you and me.
Except for one thing--they went out and did it. |
All too often, I see people hold back and not go after their
dreams because they don't feel special enough. They erroneously
believe that the people out there doing great things are
privileged in some way. They believe them to have more
knowledge, more connections or more inside information than they
themselves do.
This is rarely true. With few exceptions, the ones out there
making things happen simply had the courage and the urgency to
do so. They believed in themselves and in what they were doing.
Sometimes, not a lot--but at least enough to get started.
They didn't wait for permission. They didn't wait until everything
was perfect. No stars had to align. They didn't have it all
figured out, but they acted nonetheless.
We live in a day and age where speed is of the essence. The
product or service that gets out there first is usually the one
to be the most successful. Wait until the product is perfect and
you'll likely lose out. Getting it launched is paramount.
As I consult with individuals and senior executives of
corporations, I find many viable ideas that get launched late or
not at all because they're not feeling ready or worthy. There
always seems to be something they're waiting for.
What's needed is courage. We must give ourselves permission to
act. We don't need anyone else's permission. Boldness pays off.
Initiative rules.
What are YOU waiting for? Where are you holding back? What
deep-seated dream do you have within you? You deserve to fulfill
your unique potential.
Remember that the people out there winning simply believe enough
in themselves and in their dreams to take a chance. They're
willing to take calculated risks--to bet on themselves and on
their ideas.
What's the worst that can happen? There's no shame in failing.
Failing is part of success and people forget about your failings
in the bright light of your accomplishment. And they respect
your courage.
I believe that everyone has a dream they long to achieve. But I
think most of these dreams lie buried within and are never
brought forth. And the world, as well as the one with the dream,
are worse off for it.
If you're not clear on what your dream is, take some action on any
project that interests you. It doesn't matter which one. The
process may very likely expose your true calling.
We find what we're looking for. If you're intent upon uncovering
your dream you will do so. For some reason the Universe has a
way of hanging on to answers until it knows we are serious.
There IS a way to accomplish your dreams. Find out what you need
to learn. Who can help you? What's your biggest roadblock? What
one thing can you do today to move you closer to your objective?
Take some action every day and you'll begin to see your dream
unfold.
In doing so, you'll find yourself among those you admire and
respect for pursuing their heart's desire. We'll be reading
about YOU.
Used with permission.
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Copyright 2002 Michael Angier & Success Networks International.
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