Good Morning MOJO,
Do you want to know where the answers are to what you want in life? Look in the mirror….there is the answer.
“Let me tell you what you need to do…”
“You are doing it wrong…”
“It will never work…”
“You need to do it this way…”
“My life would sure be better if they would…”
“I would be successful if they didn’t…”
“The market is just too tough…”
“It’s the schools fault my kids…”
“It’s my company’s fault I am not…”
“It’s my spouse’s fault we aren’t…”
The list could go on and on forever and ever.
They are always trying to coach others on how to do it rather than taking their own advice and doing it themselves. They aren’t taking action to make their life, their job, or their situation better…they would rather spend time telling you what to do, because otherwise they would actually have to do something…be accountable…be exposed. They are typically the same ones who when things are not going their way, or when things are going wrong, don’t want to accept personal responsibility. They are always looking out for the answers/reasons and for something or someone to blame. Of course when there is a success, they are the first to stand on the podium and make sure everyone knows “I did it”, but when there is a setback or failure they are always in the back making sure everyone knows “I didn’t do it” or “it’s because of them” or “it’s not my fault”.
I think one of the most important keys to success at anything in life is the ability to accept personal and/or professional responsibility for your success’s as well and your setbacks and failures. I have had the privilege in my life to spend time with some pretty amazing and successful people, and one of the things I have notice about them is that one of their biggest strengths is their ability to admit and accept their weaknesses. It is this ability to admit those weaknesses, not only to themselves but those around them…it is actually their strength to admit their weaknesses and not feel vulnerable by admitting them to themselves and others, which make them strong. And, until you are strong enough to acknowledge your weaknesses and do something about them, you will never be able to truly get what you want in life…you have to accept personal responsibility. The other interesting thing I have noticed about those people I respect the most…those with the most balance in life…those who are winning in all areas, is that they tend to be always pushing their successes back to those who support them, while at the same time accepting responsibility when there are set backs and things aren’t going right.
The best thing we all can do is carry a mirror around with us in our pocket at all times. Then, when you are looking for the reason things aren’t going the way you want or you aren’t getting what you want it life, look into it. Most of the time, there is the answer. The great news is because you are the answer; you can actually do something about changing it if you choose to.
Make it a GREAT week!!!!!
We must be willing to choose the path of character over the path of compromise!!!!
Tom Tognoli
COO, Founder
Regional President
Direct: 408.342.3001
Fax: 408.904.7762
Email: TTognoli@InteroRealEstate.com
Website: www.InteroRealEstate.com
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