Hiya,
But think about it – how many times have you heard of the rags to riches success stories? How many entrepreneurs left school early and went on to create massively successful companies? How many athletes overcame enormous odds and went on to fulfil their dream of winning a major competition?
If they did – You can.
My pet hate, something that really gets me grrr! and hits my challenge button – is people that make excuse after excuse for why they can’t do something.
I believe that every one of us has a passion, we have a purpose, and that passion and purpose when ignited, has the potential to not only change our lives, but the lives of all of those around us, all those that we know, and possibly the wider world.
I want to play a part in igniting those passions. I want to be the catalyst for as many people as I can. For those that think they don’t have the brains, or the looks, or the stamina, or the confidence, or the money, or the resources, or the network, or anything else – maybe you don’t, but that might not be what you need to reach your goal.
It’s why I took an entire year to write my book:
Am I going to get rich selling this book. Highly unlikely!
That’s not what it’s about. I already live an abundant lifestyle, I’m by no means rich but I do have certain freedoms earned by running my own business. And I value those freedoms. They give me the opportunity to follow my passion:- helping as many people as I can follow theirs.
So to recap:
Mark the 20th May on your calendar as launch day.
Take care
Stu
Mr ‘If’ and Mr ‘but’ are quite sly
only to be beaten with ‘will’ and ‘can’
lovely inspiring write up Stuart 🙂
yup waiting to the Day 🙂
Thanks Soma, yes I agree – and Mr ‘Maybe’ and his buddy ‘I’ll Try’ also need to be chased outta town! 🙂
Hi Stu, great inspirational post, looking forward to the launch date!
Thanks Tina, it’ll be here before you know it! 🙂
I hope you plan to send out a reminder the day or two before
I certainly will. 🙂
My “why” is because I love to do what I do and that is to write. As I have said before I have been writing my whole life, it was just recently I figured out it was I am meant to be doing, so I guess you could say that is my “what”
Great post Stu
Thanks Jim, it feels great to be doing what you know you should be doesn’t it! 🙂
it certainly does
Finally catching up again. Thanks for your patience! 🙂
Take your time my friend! 🙂
Congrats Stu! Happy for you and WHY – because I can….Jim Rohn states, “Why – Why Not – Why not You – Why Not Now…..
I’m with you – why not? Because we all can! I do promote inspirational books on my website – in fact this Sunday I am acknowledging Alex Blackwell from The Bridgemaker’s new book – I will be more than happy to help you launch….
In gratitude,
Nancy
Much appreciated Nancy. Jim Rohn has it spot on, the ‘Why Not Now?’ part particularly resonates. Action speaks louder than words because action is what gets things DONE! 🙂
I share the sentiment of others in wanting to thank you for sharing this inspirational post. It’s funny, Stu: You and I could not be more different in our religious faiths, but our “why’s” are strikingly similar. Good luck to you with your book launch!
Thanks rabidmongoose, I think that people of differing opinions should spend more time connecting with each other, it’s why I like reading your posts. Just because we don’t agree on everything doesn’t stop us respecting each other’s point of view. Have a great day my friend. 🙂
People use this phrase a lot, but “this was just what I needed to hear today.”
You just made my day! That really is what fires me up. 😀
Great post! The most inspiring thing I’ve read in a while ” passion and purpose when ignited, has the potential to not only change our lives, but the lives of all of those around us, all those that we know, and possibly the wider world.” 🙂
Thanks Kourtney – so what’s your Why?
Because I need to make sense of life. Writing is the only way I can do that. 🙂
I hope you succeed in that. 🙂
Me too! Fingers and toes are crossed. 🙂 It’s funny I look back at each book and realize what I was working through there. It’s infinitely cheaper than therapy. 😛
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Your post is making me think that I need to articulate my why more clearly in my work. My “why” is a response to a spiritual calling that urges me to do something to improve the health of the earth and write novels. My biggest why is to be a role model for my children.
Looking forward to seeing your book on the 20th. Thanks for your post!
They sound like great ‘whys’ in my opinion. Thanks Karen. 🙂
As I learned today, ‘Why?’ can be a very effective technique in coaching too.
Have you heard of the ‘Five Whys?’
Enlighten me! 🙂
that’s awesome
it all begins by asking questions
i liked the idea of changing my life one day at a time so much
Glad you enjoyed Farouk. 🙂
Such an inspirational post, from a very inspirational soul, kudos! And thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you Aina. Do you understand your WHY? 🙂
I do, sir! Thanks to you 😊
Writing is my greatest passion in life. I love it, and I really want to be effective on it. Not just in words, but how people would be able to live by with the lessons and wisdoms attached to my stories. I hope, Stu, this satisfies your query. You have a great day! 😊 And again, thank you for the very inspiring post.
It’s for those kind of comments that I do it Aina. Thank you. 🙂
No, I thank you. I thank you for having that noble heart, for not all do have the consensus of inspiring others. So may God bless you, Stu 😊