Decide upon the actions and habits that you'll apply from this day forward to support your mission. You might only require a couple of new actions. This isn't rocket science. For a few of you, it might just be a case of accepting more accountability for some of the things in your life. You already know what to do. For others, it may require a completely new way of thinking.
There may be some big steps ahead of you. You might be dreading a few things on your list. Dissect the big goals into smaller action steps so they're more digestible. Are you taking actions that feel right? Are they somebody else's "should's" or are they really something you've selected to do. Your intuition is speaking to you. Are you listening to it?
Who's going to support you? Are you committed enough to see your goals through? Will you be able to maintain the momentum even when there are no visible signs of progress? The courage to persist in the face of adversity and disappointment is the one quality that more than anything, will guarantee your success. Your greatest personal asset can be your willingness to stay at it longer than anyone else. In fact, your persistence is your true measure of your belief in yourself and your ability to succeed.
For you to succeed greatly, you must pass the "persistence test." This test is a snap quiz. It can come at you at any time, usually totally unexpectedly and out of left field. You take the persistence test whenever you are confronted with an unexpected difficulty, disappointment, setback, failure or crisis in life. This is where you show yourself, and everyone around you, what you are truly made of.
The only thing you can control is how you respond to difficulties and setbacks. And the good news is that, every time you respond in a positive and constructive manner, you become stronger and better and even more capable of dealing with the next problem or crisis that comes along. Eventually, you reach a point in life where you become absolutely unstoppable.
You will become like a force of nature. You will be irresistible. You will become the kind of person that never quits, no matter what the difficulty. No matter what obstacle is put in your path, you will find a way to go over it, under it, around it or through it. You will be like the energizer bunny in the television commercials. You will keep going and going and going.
Adam Houghton has made it his life's mission to raise awareness of the great many opportunities out there that Dads from all walks of life can use to achieve a life of total time freedom. Visit http://www.moretimefordads.com/ to get a FREE copy of his latest eBook with valuable insights on how any hard working Dad can find more time to share with his family and re-connect with his passions and dreams.
