Getting Back on the Horse... - Possess Your Success

At this point, you may be thinking, “Where have you been for the past month? Not writing posts, that’s for sure!” This is very true. I have not been writing posts. I have not been sharing my recent testimonies. I have not been blogging about my recent successes and failures in my life. What I have been doing is learning. A lot.

Not only have I been learning about the multitude of topics my MBA classes have covered or the various new skills I’ve been developing in such a short amount of time, but I’ve been learning the less obvious lessons. Like how much more demanding work and school is than even I had prepared for. And how much sleep I would have to give up to finish essays and projects. And even making life decisions such as studying vs. eating. It’s been tough, and I’ve had to make a lot of sacrifices in order to ensure success.

However, the biggest lesson I have learned in the month that I have been absent from the blogosphere is that no matter how well-prepared or thought-out your plans are, life has its own agenda. Sometimes, your plans are in sync with life’s plans and that is truly bliss. However, just when you are cruising along, life takes a couple of twists and turns and all of a sudden your plans have been completely undermined. What do you do then?

You get back on the horse, alter your plans, and move on. I have had to do that in multiple areas, most notably my blog. Earlier this summer, I set a bunch of short-term goals that seemed very feasible at the time. From reading and reviewing success books to attempting a stock options trade, I believed they could be accomplished by my due dates and I would be the better for it. That was the plan anyways. Alas, life has come in and fully derailed my intentions. I now find myself barely keeping up with this new, fast-paced life that demands 100% of my attention.

I fortunately have a lighter load this week that provides just a bit of breathing room. So I’m taking advantage and getting back on the horse. So although I may not have been as vocal lately, I still haven’t given up to my commitment to success. The fire is still burning and cannot be quenched. Life may have had other plans but I will continue to provide my insight on success and how to achieve it. Stay tuned, because it is at these moments where life becomes “disagreeable” that many people become complacent and ultimately quit.

I sure have had to make some sacrifices, but rest assured, I will NOT quit.