A lot of people believe that things will work out for them, or that things will just align to answer positively to them, or that their dreams will suddenly turn to reality, but they do nothing about it, only just hoping. What they fail to understand is that things do not just happen from nowhere. If something is to happen, then it has to be made to happen. You have to understand that life is not governed by luck, but rather by intentional efforts, consistent actions, and discipline. Sitting down and doing nothing, while waiting for the right moment, right opportunity, or perfect time, might just make you wait in futility. If you want something to happen for you, then you have to make it happen.
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One of my friends was always complaining of being out of shape and lacking energy. Everytime was saw, he would say "Sammy I want to be in shape and have six packs." Then I had to tell him that this kind of shape does not come by mere wishing for it. I told him that there is no "quick fix" for it, neither will it come with the press of a button. I advised him to start bodybuilding. He registered with the gym near his house and started working out. After a couple of months, his body started to take shape. At this moment, which is just over 1 year of consistent gyming, he has built some abs and a good body structure. Even though he has not gotten to the destination yet, but at least he made considerable progress. It did not just happen, he made it to happen through discipline and consistency.
Every great achievement that you see today did not fall from the sky, they began with a decision to start, then sustained by consistency, discipline, and dedication. The results you can see around you today began with someone taking responsibilities instead of giving excuses. For any success you require, maybe setting up a business, passing an exam, learning a skill, improving your character, etc, you have to understand that they will not come by accident, but by being intentional and taking the required step. This will also require planning, persistence, and the courage to make the first move even when situations may not look too perfect
It is worthy to note that success is not reserved for just a lucky few. The outcome of a lot of things about life is not based on chance. If you will be able to pay the price and take responsibilities, then nothing stops you from obtaining the prize. Results are actually obtained by deliberate efforts, and then learning to take ownership of your life. That is, you stop waiting for things to change, rather you start working for the change you want. Any harvest season will definitely be proceeded by planting season. So if you want to harvest, then responsibility is laid on you to plant.
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In order to make things happen, you need clarity. If your desires are weak and unclear, you will not have the desired push to go after them. But when your desires are strong, it will fuel your determination. Once you have defined your vision, it will be easier to take actions towards it. It is true that what you want may not come at a single moment, but each step you take will be significant in taking you to your destination. More often than not, it is not just the giant leap that counts, but it is actually the small, repeated, and consistent steps that will lead to big results with time.
In addition to clarity, you also need resilience and discipline. You have to understand that the journey towards making things happen is not always smooth. There are times that you will experience roughness, hardness, and challenges. But in all these, you have to refuse to quit. The people who have succeeded are not those who never failed, but those who did not quit even when they failed. They simply adjusted, learnt, and kept moving forward. If you are determined to succeed, you will not see failure as an opposition, rather you will see it as part of the process, and as something to teach you lessons. Always remember that if you want something to happen, then you have to consciously and intentionally make it happen.
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