If Not Now, Then When?

Many will tell you that the mirror never lies. It shows more than just your reflection. Some would say that it shows your future. I believe we are personally responsible for all our actions and outcomes. Sure, life does take a turn that isn’t exactly what we may have wanted, but that doesn’t mean that whatever turn it took must stay in that direction, does it?

                There are two types of people in this world. Those who “Do” and those who “Don’t”. Of course we all would like to be able to point fingers and blame others because that is the easier thing to do. The reality of the situation is that there is no one to point fingers to and the only one to blame for us not; Being where we want to be, looking like we want to look or having what we want to have is ourselves. While you reading this, look into a mirror and be honest with yourself when you answer the question,” Am I the type that does or the type that doesn’t?”

                For those of you who do, you’re what I would refer to as a “General Special Breed.” We are no different than anyone else. We all have the same things; we possess everything that everyone else possesses anatomically and physiologically. So what makes us so special? The only difference between those who do and those who don’t are these: Attitude and Mindset. That’s it. A person’s attitude can take them only so far, but their mindset is what saves and pushes them from average to success over time. Don’t get me wrong, Doer’s do not stay on top of things all the time. It is impossible. We all lose motivation, have lost motivation or will eventually lose motivation. That is impossible to avoid. What really makes you is what you do when that motivation is lost. When you fall off that horse, do you get back on or limp off the grounds?

                For those of you who don’t, it is something that can be changed. You can turn anything around. Nothing is permanent unless you allow it to be. As the saying goes, “There is no time like the present.” I prefer my own that says,” If not now, then never.” Look at yourself in the mirror. You’re looking at your future. Your past has brought you to this present and your present determines your future. What you’re doing now sets the tone for how tomorrow, next week and even next month will go. If you choose to continue your path, you will always go in that direction. Whether it’s forward or backwards, do not enable yourself with thinking you’re in some “Maintenance” phase in your life. There is no such thing. Acceptance of the concept of “Maintenance” is the catalyst that sparks declination. 

Remember, the mirror won’t lie to you. It doesn’t play favorites and it speaks truth without any regards to feelings. If you can’t look at yourself in the mirror and like what you see, then it is time for a change. You can do it because we , as doers, have done it.