You Can't Always Get What You Want???

The Rolling Stones sang a song titled "You can't always get what you want", and I've found myself that you don't often get what you deserve, but you do usually get what you envision. Most of the less than desirable results you have in life are because of the limits you've put upon yourself. Statements like "I could never do that because," (insert excuse here) define the ceilings we've put on ourselves. Best selling author Orrin Woodward defines them as "limiting beliefs".

Limiting beliefs apply to our lives in everything we do, school, sports, relationships, jobs, and income. Author Jim Collins in his book "Good to Great", points out we have a terrible habit of accepting good instead of holding out for the desired great. He also notes that the greatest enemy of great is imposing our limiting beliefs and accepting good. We settle! Why? Because it's comfortable, conflict free, and we've convinced ourselves we can be happy there.

Nothing exceptional has ever been accomplished without facing conflict and pushing through. Sports championships are never won with mediocre performances, Achieving excellence requires that you cast aside limiting beliefs, and drive for greatness. No one ever reached the top accepting second place. Success in life REQUIRES that you push yourself outside your comfort zone and never, ever be satisfied with good. We have a limited and precious amount of time here on this earth, is it wise to accept the status quo, or should we make the most of it?

Here's my point. We can all make a difference. Nothing says we have to accept what we don't believe is right. I'll use the problems in Washington as an example. There are serious issues at hand in DC, but we don't have to lie down for them. We've already made a difference. Envision the way our founders saw this Republic and let's drive for that goal, that's the great. They would never accept the taxation we are paying. The fraud in Washington would have led to duels, yet America accepts it as the norm. Our forefathers had no limiting beliefs. They didn't risk their lives so we become a nanny state, they fought for freedom. Every time we accept a tax or legislation that limits our freedom, we settle or accept an assault on the Republic they bequeathed us. Keep speaking out America, it's how our country was designed, so we may have a voice. We can make a difference!

Here's the challenge for today. Examine your relationships, finances, government, etc, see what you can define as good or settled for, then let's remove our limiting beliefs and strive for great!

God Bless
Capt. Bill