Written by Justin Herald
Stickabilty, now you won't find this word in a dictionary, but this is what I believe is one of the biggest factors most people overlook when trying to reach their own goals and dreams. Sticking to what we started all of those years ago is really the key to completing desired outcomes.
I know you may read this article and at some point say to yourself 'I know that', but there so many people today who now realise that they need to get back on track.
I don't for a minute claim to be teaching you anything new. You can't re-invent the wheel, but what I am endeavouring to do is to make the wheel roll better by explaining things in a way will make a bit more practical sense. What goals or dreams did you have that you have just let go? What would you have been able to achieve if only you stuck it out through the tough times?
Too many times we are guilty of changing our minds and even direction to take a different and less challenging path, because we have failed to stick to our original plan or goal. That is fine if you just want to get by in life, but if you are like me you should want to fulfil those dreams that you have had for a long time and open yourself up to a new part of your life.
It is easy to stick to your direction and path when things are going well; when everything seems to be going in a direction that you are happy with. You know, the times when no matter what you do it all seems to turn to gold. There is nothing wrong with that; in fact that is the place we all need to get to.
It is these times when we think we are bullet proof. Then reality hits. Something deviates a bit left of centre and we occupy panic stations. We start to over-react moving us way off the path we were heading down. Then we seem to want to give up as we think that this is the best course of action.
It is through the hard times, through the periods that things just aren't working for us that we learn more about ourselves. It is our 'stickability' during the hard times that will lead us to our goals. If only we see past the problems that are staring us in the face and push through the barriers we think are stopping us from reaching the goals and dreams we have set for ourselves, then we will open ourselves up to new and exciting challenges that will take us to where we want to go and potentially even further.
I believe that it is the tough times, the times when things need a lot of work and effort that shape us for life. If you give up on your dreams too early and don't stick things out, you will develop a defeatist mentality; one that will shape your future actions and reactions in a negative way.
In 1995, all Justin had to start his business was $50 and an attitude. With clever marketing campaigns and a strong desire to make something of his life, Justin set out to turn his $50 into a multi-million dollar empire. Justin's business success has allowed him to retire from Attitude Gear® and turn his passion to helping others achieve their business and personal goals. www.justinherald.com
