Have you ever heard this before – “if only I had more money or a business or lived in another city, my life would be completely different.” Would having one minor change in someone’s life magically transform the years of habits, behaviors and personality of that individual?
The reality is it wouldn’t. If a person does not know how to manage wealth, winning the lottery will not result in living a luxurious lifestyle for the rest of that person’s life. We are all creatures of habit. We like to believe certain things about ourselves, whether we are aware of them or not. We constantly make decisions and surround ourselves with people that reinforce the beliefs we have about our lives.
It is no wonder we feel disappointment when we do get what we want. “What? That’s it? It wasn’t as special or magical as I had thought it to be.” We create a distorted image of our dream and are deeply disappointed when reality is not congruent with our dream. We exaggerate the positive aspects and set our expectations too high; we fail to see something for what it really is. We forget that everything comes with a price tag.
The reality is it doesn’t take that much to pursue your dreams. You don’t have to be rich to travel and you can own a home without first becoming a millionaire. Starting your own business is not that tough and you do not need 20 years of experience. Start to see things differently and live your life today. Don’t postpone your dreams and the next time you catch yourself saying “If only…,” stop – tell yourself to live your dream today.
