subject: Do You Have What it Takes to Rise Above Your Circumstances? [print this page] Do You Have What it Takes to Rise Above Your Circumstances?
Copyright (c) 2011 Soaring Eagle Companies LLCNothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside themselves was superior to circumstance. Bruce Barton, American advertising executive and U.S. congressmanWhat makes someone able to rise above their circumstance while others just seem to be swallowed up? We have all seen it happen both ways. What about you?The first step may be the person's view of their circumstances. What might seem unacceptable to one person may be just fine to someone else. You can only rise above your circumstances if you feel strongly that something needs to change.There is nothing wrong with being content with what you have, but if you are looking for something more, then you must change your circumstances. And you must believe that you can make the change.You must believe that you were born for something better than this, whatever the "this" is. Maybe the "this" is a job with no future, maybe it is where you live, and maybe it is how you are living. Everyone will have a different "this" which they feel is not what they want from life.It is not always about money. You might be making plenty of money right now for your needs, but you don't have security. You might be making plenty of money, but you hate your job. Maybe you work too many hours and want to be home more.Sometimes admitting that the circumstances need to change when everything seems fine is difficult, but you have to do what is right for you. Having the strength to make positive changes in your life, no matter what else is going on takes dedication and commitment. You have to believe in yourself and in a future that you can only imagine.We are creatures of habit and any kind of change is often difficult. We fear the unknown and we fear that things will be even worse than they already are. If you can get over your fears and believe in yourself, the world can be a place of unlimited opportunities. Believe in yourself and believe in what you can achieve. No one needs to be defined by their circumstances. The ability to change lies with you.If you want to make changes in your life, there is no time like the present. Things will not get easier by waiting and you will continue to miss opportunities. Make the change and believe that you were born for something better.
