Now You’ve Got Something to Die For: Commitment, Preparation, and the Refusal to Quit

The old saying about succeeding in life is that you have to be at the right place at the right time. Well, for most us, we think that’s a once in a lifetime shot, but in reality, it’s not. Being in the right place at the right time happens several times a day.

The problem is that our heads are too soaked by Hollywood and the unreal storytelling that fills television, film, and music. This is a false reality that blinds you to the true reality—that doors of opportunity are moving by like a torrent, but unless you’re out there, and prepared, you’ll continually miss them.

It begins with a commitment to a dream, an idea, or a goal. You can go nowhere without this step. A commitment is a pledge to something you desire, or believe, but has not yet manifested. In order to do this, you must have faith, and faith is being certain of that which you do not see. It’s coming to terms with exactly what you want and then believing you are able to achieve it.

But it’s not enough to want something. It’s also not enough to simply believe for it. The only proven way great things come is by careful planning, preparation, and persistence. The next step after commitment is preparation. You must qualify and equip yourself for your next level.

You can’t get there with what you presently have, or with what you’re currently doing. Why? Because you would have those things already. The old saying goes, “If you want something you’ve never had, you’ve got to do something you’ve never done.” In order to reach your next level, you’ll need to prepare yourself for it. What you’re currently doing isn’t getting you there.

Lastly, you must never give up. This is the power of persistence. It’s a perseverance that overcomes disappointment, closed doors, and missed opportunities. Most people fail because they get discouraged and quit. Most people succeed because they didn’t. Find your way to keep yourself in the fight. You must hate the word quit.

Again, the engine that fuels this is that “thing” that you’re willing to give everything for. It’s that goal or dream that you must have. Being at the right place at the right time comes when opportunity meets preparation and is then exploited by an unshakable desire to win. Never quit!

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