"Recession is
when a neighbor loses his job.
Depression is when you lose yours."
- Ronald Reagan
(1911-2004)
Former U.S. President
It is an odd
thing, but studies have shown that people tend to think that troubles happen to
the other guy more than they do themselves.
If we see problems touching the lives of our neighbors or people elsewhere
in the country, we may complain or point it out, but we do not see it as
urgent. When that problem hits us and
our families, we hit the streets and bang on the doors to raise attention to
it. When problems hit home it suddenly
becomes urgent.
Think of what could happen if we
started to see the positive events in our lives in the same way. If we began to understand that the good
things that happen to others can happen to us.
We too can see success, happiness and fulfillment for our lives and the
lives of the people we love and care for.
Do you think we would respond to positive things differently?
Many people know, or at least
somewhat understand, that hard work, dedication and perseverance lead to the
successful achievement of a dream. What
happens is that they see that as happening to the other guy. That when others do all they can to achieve
their goals they win. The truth is, it
is not just the other guy, it's you!
We live in a wonderful country
where we still can achieve anything we are willing to work hard for. People succeed and fulfill dreams every day. Yet we are told, sometimes by our own
leaders, that there is some advantage that successful people have that others
do not. What we need to be told is,
"Yes, you too can succeed and achieve your goals if you work hard like
these people do." No one has
anything just handed to them, nor should they.
Success-minded people understand
that it is not just trouble that is at the door, it is success. The other guy is not to be pitied but
followed. Those who suffer loss can also
enjoy gain. Those who fail can
succeed. Those who give up can
conquer. It is all up to you and how you
choose to see the live you live. It is
never easy but then, anything worthwhile never is. Hard work and a willingness to keep going is
the key to have everything you ever wanted.
To read more from John Patrick Hickey
or to get his books, training and book him to speak to your church, business or
group, visit our website at http://www.growthcenter.net or www.johnpatrickhickey.com.
© 2014 John
Patrick Hickey
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