Getting Ahead - It's About Motion

"The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
-Agatha Christie

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Why do we seem to struggle and not get ahead in our lives? Sir Issac Newton's First Law of Motion sheds some light on this question. Newton's law of motion states that a body at rest will remain at rest and a body in motion will remain in motion unless outside forces act upon them.

We don't get ahead for two reasons: 1) We may say we want to change, but never take the action to change. Hence, Newton's principle of a body at rest remains at rest is at work. There is no outside force acting upon us, hence we take no action to effectuate a change. 2) When we decide to make a change and begin acting upon it, we quickly give up because we listen to negative self-talk ( e.g., "I can't do this" or "I'm not worthy") and we believe the negative comments from the cynics, critics and naysayers in our lives. Hence, Newton's principle of a body in motion will stay in motion unless an outside force acts upon it is at work in our lives. The outside force that causes the motion to cease is attributed to negative self-talk and believing in what other say about us. We start, but don't finish.

Think of how much further ahead you would be in your life right now if you would taken certain action in 2009. Think of the missed opportunities. Think of the challenges you would have overcome. Think of the growth and development that would have taken place over the past year.

Don't let 2010 be a repeat of 2009. Instead, take action! Don't allow outside forces to be a detraction. Stay focused and believe!

Remember the cornerstone of success is passion and belief!

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