We all know people who have made major changes in their lives or their careers. Do you know someone who has quit smoking or lost a lot of weight? Do you know someone who has established a successful exercise program, improved their grades, built a profitable business, increased their sales, paid off their debts, or started a savings program?
If you were to question these people about their accomplishments, nine times out of ten, they would begin telling their story by saying, “I just decided…”
“I just decided…that I would quit smoking.”
“I just decided…that I was tired of being overweight.”
“I just decided…to exercise every day.”
“I just decided…that I could make better grades.”
“I just decided…to do whatever it took to make my business grow.”
“I just decided…to be a top salesperson.”
”I just decided…to be debt-free.”
”I just decided…to start saving a percentage of my income.”
“I just decided…to be a high-performance employee.”
They made a decision to do something, and then they made another decision – to stick to it once and for all – no excuses, no going back, no matter what. The meaning of the word “decide” comes from the Latin word decidere, which literally means ”to cut off”. When we truly decide, we cut off other possibilities. By deciding, we arrive at a solution that ends uncertainty or dispute.
To get on track and to stay there, make a clear, irrevocable decision – a decision that is followed by decisive action.
Just decide…to give up bread and sweets. And then do it.
Just decide…to save a portion of your income. And then do it.
Just decide…to exercise at least 5 days a week. And then do it.
Just decide…to get up a half hour earlier each morning to enjoy a little quiet time. And then do it.
Just decide…to stay focused on a project that needs to be completed. And then do it.
Just decide…to let go of grudges, resentments, and past hurts. And then do it.
You have the power to change your life in an instant. And change begins with a decision.
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