I had an interesting phone call this weekend from a friend from way back.
Someone who I used to hang out with in University, party with (a little too much), chase girls with, and dream about success with.
He's a great guy... that has grown incredibly jaded since we last spoke.
He used to aspire to do big things in the business world.
But... he couldn't lay off the partying when it mattered... and the years crept on him, along with the growing "past jobs" section on his resume.
He is now in yet another job... and does not sound happy about it at all.
And everyone from our "inner circle" who has gone on to succeed in their fields, is "all about the money"... me being no different (according to him).
He doesn't seem to have much drive or motivation left to become a success, despite his young age of 39.
I am not sure if he is reading this or not.
And I am not sure if you are becoming increasingly jaded about succeeding in a turbulent world.
But, I want to leave you with one thing I recently heard that is incredibly inspiring... no matter who you are and what your situation is.
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"HELL on earth is...
...meeting the person you know you COULD have become!"
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I don't know about you, but that FIRES ME UP.
I love that quote... more than almost any other.
And it is the driving force for my business in 2009.
Don't get me wrong... I had an excellent year with revenues more than doubling, a major business award, and a serious mission for 2009. But I want more. I want to achieve more... teach my children more about success... and enjoy more of my life with my partner and wife Kari, along with our incredible twin daughters, Hailey and Katrina.
And this quote will push me to even greater heights in 2009.
You?
Who is that one person you might meet, that you know you COULD have become?
You know the one... he or she is certainly no better, no smarter, or more gifted than you are.
Why have they gone on to great things?
How can you?
What is YOUR reason to make 2009 your best year yet?
If my friend is reading this now, find that reason again... and use it to get back the fire you used to have.
You have more than enough time to achieve anything and everything you want in life.
And the current economic conditions are an excellent time to get serious about your future.
Despite all the crap you hear in the media, down times like this are when most wealth and success is made... will you be taking part in the good side of the recession...
... or the bad?
The choice IS YOURS... no one else.
Again, I ask you to read this one more time and think seriously about it...
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"HELL on earth is...
...meeting the person you know you COULD have become!"
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WHO is that person?
And what will YOU do to ensure it never happens to you?
Paste that quote on your wall, to remember what YOUR driving motivation is.
Put it on your computer, in your wallet, or wherever else you need to ensure you see it 15 times a day!
Make this next year your most incredible ever.
And let me know how I can help.
To your success,
Troy White
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