We all have a vision for the life we would like to live. Sometimes our vision grows dim and we fall short of our dream. How does this occur?

1. We allow ourselves to become sidetracked.
2. We talk ourselves out of having what we want.
3. We allow others to talk us our of our vision.
4. Old programming sabotages our steps to success.

The following was written by a man who, to numb the pain of inactivity in a POW camp during WW11, wrote a book on toilet tissue.

Commitment
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too.
All sorts of things occur to help one that would never have otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would come his way. I have learned a deep respect for one of Geothe’s couplets:

Whatever you can do, or dream you can,
begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”
W.H. Murray

I have been working on a book for almost 4 years. When I complain that Microsoft Word isn’t working properly, I remember Margaret Mitchell who wrote Gone with the Wind while she was in bed because of a broken ankle. Mitchell certainly didn’t have the luxury of a computer!

About becoming distracted: I was typing away on this concept about not becoming distracted when an IM from a dear friend popped up. I put the writing aside for a moment to connect with her. Then another friend saw me on line and sent me a hug on Facebook. When I clicked over to receive the hug (now that could have surely waited!) I lost everything I had written. That is how easily we can get distracted, and how doing so causes us to lose momentum!

Suggestion:
Take 5 minutes. Have pen and paper handy. Write a few sentences or key words to describe your life vision. Close your eyes, and listen. Write down any impressions you receive about action steps you can take to reach your prize.

Walt Monk, delightfully successful entrepreneur wisely stated, “Your success in life is in direct relation to your ability to keep commitments.”

Keep your outer as well as your inner eyes on the prize!