Here’s the Thing…

Any Monk fans out there?

Remember obsessive compulsive Monk would always say ‘Here’s the thing’ and then explain what he is thinking about, or solve the case or whatever? Well today I have a ‘Here’s the thing’ moment for you.

You see, Here’s the thing. You are always going to face challenges in life. Get used to it. When you want to start up that mountain side, challenge #1, you have to decide to take that first step. Then after you have gone up a little way and reach a plateau you may have enough time to catch your breath, but challenge #2 is looking you in the eye. You realize you still have a long way to go. The challenges will keep coming.

I believe that one major key to being successful is simply making the decision to succeed. You cannot give up. You cannot let the challenges overwhelm you. Find a way through, over, under, or around that challenge. It may be a financial challenge. If so, find a way to decrease your expenses, increase your cash flow or whatever it takes. It may be a relationship challenge, loss of a loved one or something at work. Whatever it is, there is a way to get through it. Decide to be successful and don’t give up on that decision no matter what. Remember the post from a few weeks ago – there is always a choice. Make that choice count.

There will always be another mountain to climb. There will always be another valley to go through. There will always be another trial. That is the simple truth of the world in which we live. But you don’t have to let it take you down.

So Here’s the thing: You will always face challenges, so decide to succeed. You’ll be glad you did!