Chasing Demons

Life is hard.

And you know what?  It doesn’t get any easier.

Every day you have to fight and fight and fight.  And then you wake up and do it all over again.  It also seems that you are the only one struggling.  Others have it easier than you.  They have more money than you.  They drive a nicer car than you.  Their kids act better than yours.  Their job is better.

They are happier….

If you could just get that one break.  That one chance to make your mark.  To finally get YOUR way.  To get the things you want.

Over the last 38 years I’ve learned many things….the hard way.  In the paragraph above I described my feelings, but I am guessing that I might have described some of you as well.

One of the things I’ve learned is, the more money you make and the more stuff you buy; it does not make you happier or more fulfilled.  It is the relationships you have with your family and others that really define you.

The other thing I learned is that opportunities don’t just happen.  At least not for everyone and especially not for me.  I wanted to give you some thoughts today that might help you along your journey and maybe help you achieve the goals that you have made for yourself.

Diesel Laws

Law 1: If you want something, you have to work harder than you’ve ever worked to achieve that goal.  You have to work when others are sleeping.  You have to lay out a plan and execute small steps forward every day.

Law 2: Give when no one is looking.

Law 3: No one will ever give you anything.  If you want something you have to work hard to get it (see Law #1)

Law 4: Money, a lot of times, makes things worse.  Focus on the goal.   Focus on the feeling of the accomplishment.  Focus on the journey and you’ll always come out on top.

Law 5: The easiest time to quit is when things get hard.  But a man steps up and tackles each challenge head on, and he doesn’t quit…ever.

Law 6: You will fail, make no mistake. There will be times when you will not be successful.  (see Law #5)

Law 7: Make a commitment to yourself to be fit.  You have the responsibility to take care of your family.  You have the responsibility to be around a long time. 

Law 8: Take action now.  Do not hesitate.

Law 9: I can, I will; there is no try.  We do not allow the word “can’t” in the program or in our lives.

Law 10: Make sure you tell the important people in your life how much they mean to you every day.  Do not miss an opportunity to bring them up.  Reconnect with the people that made a difference in your life.

Chasing demons is about not letting all the stuff that happened to you in your life affect your ability to be great.

“We’re not talking about being victims, we’re talking about being victors” – Eric Thomas

Smitty

In the comments below, tell me about your “laws” you’ve set for your life.