You Create Your Own Life Experience

By: Derek Felton

"Wherever you are in life, you made an appointment to be there." - Unknown


We tend to blame other people and outside circumstances for our unwanted experiences.

But, when things are going great, we like to stick our chests out and tell to anyone within earshot how we did it. By ourselves. Alone.

I'm the first one to tell you to celebrate your victories and feel good about your accomplishments.

But I also say that we need to take responsibility for the bad things that happen.

When I was two years removed from college and I was making $10.50 per hour I had to blame myself for the decisions I made.

It was on me that I didn't intern in college with a company that potentially could have hired me at a larger salary. It was on me that I was scattered and inconsistent.

For over 5 years I hated going to work everyday. But, that was my fault. I put myself in a position where I had to take what I could get.

I hadn't yet discovered or developed the skills that would allow me to pursue my "life assignment".

If you're in a position where you're truly happy and life is good, I'm proud of you. Keep it up. Be an inspiration to others.

But, if you're not where you want to be - or at least on the path - you need to get movin'!

You have to ask - no, write down - what ACTIONS you must take.

Do you have to go back to school? Do you need a mentor or mastermind group? Do you have to start attending some conferences and networking events?

Do you have to start praying and meditating? Do you need to watch less mindless television and read more self-help books?

If you don't like your circumstances, change them. If you can't change them, change your attitude. But don't complain or blame others for where you are.

If you don't change you'll continue to create an experience that won't produce success.

You, and you alone, are the designer of your life.

Does it look how you want it to?

Your friend,

Derek

For the past few years Derek Felton has engaged audiences all over with his philosophies on Purpose, Passion, and Attitude. Affectionately known as “Mr. Positive”, Derek has an uncanny ability to relate to a wide range of people - from skeptical teenagers to worldly adults. He is available for workshops, seminars, and keynote addresses.

He can be reached at http://www.derekfelton.com [http://www.derekfelton.com/blog] and at derek@derekfelton.com


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