I’m reminded of those infomercials that sell abdominal exercise equipment. Sure they always show the guy with the chisled abs and the girl with the hot sexy body and flat stomach. They sure do make it look easy don’t they? It’s almost as if you only have to order the machine and somehow magically the FAT will simple melt away to reveal your wash board six pack.
How silly is this? It’s obsured but millions of people are sucked into beliving the power of advertising every year. The power of sugestion is incredible. And when you combine the power of suggestion with the fact that we are all incredibly visual by nature, well… cue the fitness models, break out the video camera, add an upbeat sound track and you’ve got the makings of a runaway record breaking sales product.
I’ve been working out for over 20 years. I’ve worked out in many mainstream gyms and fitness centers. I’ve worked out with wrestlers and other celebrities. I’ve trained lots of people who wanted to get in shape. I’ve certainly had my share of people approach and ask how I got so big and muscular and in shape etc. I’ve turned heads simply because of my physical appearance. People always want to know the shortcut or the secret.
Making money isn’t really all that different. Success requires action just as exercise. And here’s the secret…
YOU GET OUT OF IT WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PUT INTO IT!
For many this will be a wake up call. For others, they will make up another lame excuse and remain where they are in terms of success. Success requires time, energy and effort. You simply have to be willing to do the things most people aren’t willing to do… if you want to enjoy the things most never will.
You can’t take a pill and get into shape anymore than you can take a pill and become successful. Both require disclipline and consistent action.
The rewards that come from both are tremendous. The feeling of accomplishment. The pride. This is why the feeling is reserved only for those who deserve the victory.
Today I have what amounts to a commercial gym in my home. I’ve got over a dozen pieces of commercial fitness equipment in my basement. Having $40,000. worth of fitness equipment in my home usually shocks people. I’m often asked how. People want to know how I was able to afford to have such nice equipment. They aren’t used to seeing my set up in a residential setting. For most it is way outside the box of normalcy. They simply don’t get it. In their minds I am supposed to go somewhere else to work out.
The point is you can have anything you want in life. You really can. The thing is you can’t simply take a pill to get it. Sure it will take some time. Yes it will require work. It may even require sweat and some sacrifices along the way. However, the flavor you savor once you achieve success is well worth it all. I know because I refused to give up on my dreams. I refused to stop listening to others who told me I was a dreamer. Instead I realized I was in charge of my own life and also directly responsible for my success or lack therof. The same is true for you.
Article: Success Doesn’t Come in a Bottle, It Isn’t Something You Take – Success is Something You Create
Source: Britt Phillips – Ezine Articles Expert Author
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I love the title. It is so true.
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George I think a lot of people simply refuse to understand that success requires time, energy and rel effort. Success is NOT simply buying a lottery ticket.
Hi Britt,
I love the picture.. Yeah, if there are something like that, I would buy it. However, there are no such thing like that, that’s why I really agree with this article.
“Success Doesn’t Come in a Bottle. It Isn’t Something You Take. Success is Something You Create”
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