How the 'B' Word Hinders Your Progress

How many times have you (or someone you know) said:

“I would go back to school, but…”
“I would look for another job, but…”

or how about this one,

“We need to start an investment program, but…”

I could go on and on with enough “buts” to...well, never mind.

I am a guilty party to this entrapment of progress myself.

How do I know?

Given my God-given abilities and talents, I should be further ahead of where I am now. No, I’m not in a bad situation however, when I take inventory over my life to this point...trust me, I know.

For you English aficionados out there, you know that “but” is a part of speech that takes what is being said in the opposite direction.

Let me elaborate on that point for a moment. In our daily conversations at work, at home and even in our social circles, “but” interjected will change the flavor of where the conversation was headed--unless, it was planned that way. Let’s go back to my examples:

“I would go back to school, but I can’t afford it.”

“I would look for another job, but who would hire me at my age.”

“We need to start an investment program, but we have too many bills as it is.”

Each of these (and other) scenarios could have a different outcome with a different mindset.

I challenge all of you to remove your “buts” and replace them with solutions, instead of excuses to make progress towards your future dreams, desires and goals.

If you could use a little help with your 'but' click here for a resource that is just what the doctor ordered.

How Do You Spend 86,400 Seconds?

That's the number of seconds in each and every day that you are alive. Have you ever said any of the following:

"I wish there were more hours in the day."
"Where did the time go."
"I don't have enough time to..."

I know I have. With the demands on our lives in this modern age of technology, economic uncertainty and just everyday life, time is our most precious commodity. The good thing about it however, is that we all have the same amount of time - EVERYDAY!

How do you spend your 86,400 seconds?

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To learn how, click here - How to Master Your Time by Brian Tracy
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Believe it or not, we have all the time we need. The problem comes in when we try to do more than we are capable of doing and doing more than we need to do. Don't misunderstand, I know there are things that must get done but how many of you actually prioritize what you must do?

Think of it this way. If you knew that there would be no tomorrow, for you, but what you need to do today will have an impact on those you love...

What would you do in those 86,400 seconds allotted to you for that last day?

Something to make you go, hmmmmm.