Page 55 - Life is a Fight for Territory

Success is developed daily, not in a day.
Look around at your life. Think about your relationships, finances, and career. Now go deeper. Think about the things you’re proud of, the things you’ve settled for, the things you’d like to change.
Everything around you is a manifestation of your daily choices. You are in current, active possession of the kingdom you’ve created for yourself. Good or bad. Like it or not, you are the product of your choices.
The more I meditate on this, the more I realize that there is an art to living out our passion. It is an ebb and flow, a process of constant evolving and adapting.
If you aren’t happy with what you currently have, the answer then, is to begin to lean in to the choices that say yes to the fulfillment of your dreams and goals. In order to accomplish this, there really is a leveling of pride that takes place. In order to grow and become all you can be, you’ll need to first take responsibility for who and WHERE you are.
Nothing good was ever born out of excuses, so if you’ve ever said things like, “This is how I was raised.” or “I can’t help it. I’m just doing what I know.” I want to challenge you to absolutely ban these excuses from your life. You don’t have to remain comfortable with terrible circumstances. You can take the sign off of your bathroom mirror because yours doesn’t have to be the saddest story ever, but it’s up to you to make that decision. Living your best life is your own choice.
It is one of the most liberating things you will ever do. To stand
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