|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
It seems the longer think we have, the longer we put off living the life we see in our heads.
You know what I'm talking about. The way you wish things were. Not that you want everything to change, just a few areas of your life. And because you feel like you've got some time to kill, you'll get to it -
'Someday...'
I know where you think I'm going, and I also know you've heard it all before: seize the day, make the most of it, live life to its fullest, and on and on. But that's the problem. You've heard it all before. These ideas have lost their impact and have become cliche.
Luckily, that's not my thing.
I'm not about to tell you to live it up and then walk away thinking all your problems will be solved.
No, the answer isn't a catchy saying. The real answers wake something up inside you. They hit a chord and make you think. That's what I want to give you today. A story that wakes you up to the truth.
::HEARD OF THESE TUNES?::
Here's the problem: We think we have forever and a day to do the things we want to do.
Here's the truth: We only have a sliver of time to put together a great life and need to get moving today.
And here is today's solution: The story of Bobby Darin.
If you haven't heard of the man, I know you've heard his songs. Among his many hits are Mack the Knife, Beyond the Sea, Dream Lover, and Splish Splash.
In the span of only seven years, Darin had several top ten hit songs, was nominated for four Grammy Awards (winning two), nominated for four Golden Globes (winning one), and even nominated for an Oscar.
In a word, he was driven.
So what was his secret?
::THE TRUTH THAT DRIVE HIM TO TRIUMPH::
All his life, Darin suffered from a heart condition that developed from a childhood illness.
The doctors at the time said he would be lucky to live to 16. In other words, his time was limited.
And this was his secret. He knew the truth. He knew what we all have such a hard time accepting: Life is short.
You can't just say it, you can't just hear it. You have to know it, believe it, and feel it.
Because Darin knew his time was limited, he packed as much life as he could into the time he had. But he had an unfair advantage. He knew, without a doubt, his time was limited.
There was no fooling himself, no putting it off. It was now or never.
And only when you get that kind of feeling inside you will you enjoy the same remarkable life. So how can you do it?
::'WHAT CAN I DO?'::
To begin, use Bobby Darin's story. Think about what you would do if you knew you only had a few more years to go for it.
Think about that right now. What could you do if you had that kind of mindset? Where would you be right now if you packed as much life as you could into the time you had?
Next, I want you to think of your own personal example of this idea. Because Bobby Darin isn't a major figure in your life, his story won't make as much of an impact as someone or something much closer to you.
When you think about life being short, who or what comes to mind? Use that idea, focus on it. Let it drive you to make the most of your time.
Life feels long and passes quickly. Don't be fooled. Get out there and start packing more life into what time you have.
by Jason Gracia - Motivation123 Get your Free Motivation Kit filled with dozens of quick and easy motivation tips and techniques at the Motivation123 Web site. Visit http://www.Motivation123.com now!


Wind Chimes and more... Sarah Watson is a young woman who contracted HIV eleven... Read More Some people call them vicious circles or cycles. I prefer... Read More Do you ever pay attention to the thoughts inside your... Read More Engaging in genuine discipline requires that you develop the ability... Read More Which of the following "explanations" have you heard (or used!)... Read More If money is considered to be the root of all... Read More What an absurd statement! Absurd or not, progress is not... Read More In a data-driven world, facts and figures are the order... Read More In our information age, having the right knowledge at the... Read More I get some of my best ideas for my column... Read More A few years back, the ex-recording artist, turned Pastor, turned... Read More How healthy is your vision of yourself? How does your... Read More Hello Creative Entrepreneurs!As many of you may know I have... Read More A King was trying to choose between three maidens to... Read More Round about us is an invisible box that we have... Read More Most of us plan to find the love of our... Read More The IDEAL Problem Solver is an effective tool you can... Read More What is the biggest mistake you have made about manifesting... Read More We all gravitate toward what we feel most comfortable doing.... Read More "Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light." ~... Read More Recently a person attended one of my goal setting seminars... Read More You've probably heard the term "leading edge" used to refer... Read More "Mommy, he's doing it again." I yelled as I came... Read More In a memorable Depression-era radio speech on the radio, President... Read More Have you ever had a great business idea?Did you focus... Read More
Windchimes
for great gifts!
Let It Fly Over Your Head
The Downward Spirals Of Life - Top Ten Steps For Freeing Ourselves From
How to Talk to Yourself When Nobody is Listening and You Want to
The Time to Act
Explanations?... or Excuses?
Why Do We Need Our Addictions?
What Is Failing Forward?
Storytelling - The Great Motivator of People
Information Age: Knowledge is King
Motivation and Change: Creating Your Daily Success Program
If I Had 24 Hours To Live
Prime That Pump! Part 3
JJKs First Six Secrets to Becoming a Successful, Creative Entrepreneur!
The Story Of A King And Three Maidens ? Six Keys To A Successful Relationship
Dismantle Self Imposed Limits
By Planning and Exerting Effort, You Can Change Things For The Better
The IDEAL Problem Solver
The Biggest Mistake Youve Made About Manifesting
Moving Past Your Comfort Zone
Finding Your Authentic Path
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Your Growing Edge
A Burning Desire
Two Ways to Feel Fear
Lights, Camera, Take Action
When it comes to motivating yourself to be a better... Read More
Round about us is an invisible box that we have... Read More
If you really want to do something you will always... Read More
It is so important to know how to motivate ourselves... Read More
The president of a large North Eastern company, doing business... Read More
Motivation by comparison is a dynamic form of motivation which... Read More
'We cannot become what we need to be remaining what... Read More
Motivation is the elusive elixir. Not only does it help... Read More
Spring cleaning is a great motivator. Why confine it to... Read More
"Blankey" ? as in Security Blankey. OK? All parents know... Read More
So I wanted to buy a car. It was a... Read More
There have been many discussions and grumblings in the Western... Read More
You've probably heard the phrase, "Idle hands are the devil's... Read More
'When it comes to life the critical thing is whether... Read More
It's like that old joke about how long did it... Read More
"The important thing is to learn a lesson every time... Read More
Most of us plan to find the love of our... Read More
When I decided to look into remote viewing, I had... Read More
We're all aware of how important teamwork is and how... Read More
The grit of life is hard to swallow. You make... Read More
In 2004 seven badly behaved teenagers were sent to a... Read More
"If you could eliminate one day from your past so... Read More
A technical support person in a pager company tells the... Read More
Deep within man dwells some vast slumbering powers and abilities... Read More
There's a party going on in my backyard. Just beyond... Read More
Motivation |