Often times it appears that what gets us to make the biggest changes in life, is some major unexpected event that pushes us over the edge. For example:
- You decide to quit smoking, when you find out your uncle has just been diagnosed with cancer.
- You finally start a business only after you're layed off by your employer of 20 years.
- You revamp your entire diet, immediately after your last physical reveals you're dangerously close to a heart attack.
It seems it was the event that sparked the shift. But that's just not true. These incidents didn't cause you to change. YOU caused you to change.
The event was simply an excuse you used to make the change that you've been contemplating making for some time now. It allowed you to finally give yourself the permission to make changing an urgent priority.
Now, something tells me that there's a change you've been thinking about making. And the problem with waiting for a major unexpected event to happen, is it simply might never happen.
And you don't need an excuse to change. Change is a human right.
But just in case you did need some type of unexpected event...something to use as an excuse to change...this is it.
Totally with you Takuya; these guys channel their mentor and they are doing the world a service that way. This little tidbit is very inspiring and I hope a lot of people get to see it. Keep it up.
In the meantime, I'll find something to do to honor this with.
Posted by: Berthold | 11/20/2009 at 10:00 AM
Awesome , its 100% true!
Reality rules the life...
Posted by: Niyaz | 10/05/2009 at 06:32 AM
Really inspiring post, Al.
Posted by: Eoghan McCabe | 08/02/2009 at 01:46 PM
What makes this post excellent is its simplicity and truth. Congratulations, guys! This is one of your best posts ever!
Posted by: Strategic Growth Advisors | 07/30/2009 at 12:31 AM
This is one of the best posts on this SAMBA blog. Bravo.
Posted by: Allan | 07/29/2009 at 01:18 AM
Very well said.
Many of us externalize change, as though it weren't under our control.
But as you point out, most change is a result of forces already in motion. It's our opportunity to harness that momentum and improve our lives any time we want to begin.
Posted by: Scott Fox, Author of e-Riches 2.0 | 07/28/2009 at 09:30 PM
The posting on this issue is very true. We often make changes in our life once we have seen and learned some gruesome and eye-opening circumstances that matters to us and our love ones. It takes something to happen before we make the move. But have you ever experience changing yourself but eventually turn back to the old habbit. Very true right? It takes a lot of determination and courage to change. Its not easy as it looks, but always remember, that making that first step to change is a lot better than not doing anything at all.
Posted by: Alex dela Paz | 07/28/2009 at 07:22 PM
I'm sure it has a lot to do with influence from Seth. But I have been a fan of these short, yet deep and meaningful/profound blog posts.
It's almost like Zen. It's said in simplicity and little is lost. It also gives reader the power to interpret the meaning so it takes a new life of its own once consumed.
I know Allan posts things like that too. I am reading this blog, keep up the good work please.
Posted by: @Takuya_Hikichi | 07/28/2009 at 08:44 AM
Nice post. Funny and true.
Posted by: Jamie | 07/28/2009 at 07:17 AM
Great Post.
I'm gonna do it!
Thanks.
Posted by: Rob H | 07/28/2009 at 04:15 AM