The greatest stumbling block to achieving anything of importance in your life is “circumstances.” We sometimes let “circumstances” get us off the hook when to the contrary, we should be giving it everything we've got. More of our ultimate dreams are shattered and goals lost because of “circumstances” than any other single factor. How often have you caught yourself saying, "I would like to do this or have that but I can't because...?" Whatever follows "because" is the circumstance.
Successful people use circumstances to catapult them toward their goal, while the masses use circumstances as road blocks that lead to frustration. A circumstance may simply be a test of your commitment to your goal.
The next time you hear someone say they would like to vacation in Paris, or purchase a particular vehicle but they can't because they have no money, tell them they don't need any money. You probably will receive a blank stare followed with, "What do you mean I don't need any money?" Explain to them that they don't need the money until they make a decision to go to Paris or purchase the car.
When the decision is made, we will figure out a way to get the amount needed. We always do.
The circumstance they are using is one of the most common: a lack of money. The real cause of their problem is the lack of a decision. You always attract what you need when you decide something must be done. We are the authors, writers, producers, and directors of the events in our lives, families, and in our careers. We can either dig in and go for it, or we can retreat to a new base and start it all over again.
Every day we make conscious decisions that directly affect our happiness. It is us, not our circumstances that causes us to decide to view our cup as either half-full or half-empty. We decide if we are in charge of our careers or if somehow, we are victims and cannot create the changes that are necessary to break out of a mold that we have placed ourselves in. We either accept perceived roadblocks to success or we systematically go to work to tear down the barriers that we have allowed to hold ourselves back. We move full speed ahead to realize our potential, leveraging up our best opportunities for success by creating undeniable results in our own familiar and favorable environment. We take full advantage of the opportunities to contribute to success, we prove in no uncertain terms our capabilities and worth through as we deliver tangible value.
Keep in mind that "there is no such thing as instant pudding.” We cannot speak into existence the achievement of our goals. What we can do is to seek ways to capitalize on the investments we have made and in the “sweat equity” we have contributed to the cause. When we get in touch with our personal values, those values which when lived out and consistently realized, we have the catalyst for driving our ultimate happiness in life and maximize our true potential.
More pictures to come soon.... 
