Effort is your responsibility

“Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result.  Tears will get you sympathy: sweat will get you change.”

People say they want this or that.  They may even start in that direction in some small way.

How much effort have you put into your goals?

When you feel like it, and when you don’t –

Effort is your responsibility.

Be nice to your friends (and spouse) – if you want to keep them.

“Don’t flatter yourself that friendship authorizes you to say disagreeable things to your intimates.  On the contrary, the nearer you come into relation with a person, the more necessary do tact and courtesy become.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes

See it first

All improvement in your life begins with improved mental pictures, especially mental pictures about yourself.

What you do see yourself doing or being?

Can you see it clearly?

Can you believe in your pictures?

Spread true good rumors.

Nothing hurts your reputation in someone’s eyes like them hearing you talk bad about them or spread gossip.

But getting caught talking well of a person is acceptable to anyone.

Talk well of people behind their back.

You vs You

You are your worst enemy.  You’re lazy, lack discipline, make excuses, and want to stay in your comfort zone, where you will live and die small.

You are your own best friend.  You are capable, talented and heroic.

Who wins today?

This year?