Some circumstances in our lives are inevitable; some are simply a matter of luck, and others result from our actions. Our lives are not predetermined, but it’s easy to think they are because that way, we can avoid responsibility and blame destiny for our hardships. The truth is we create our lives through our actions, and if the outcomes we’re getting aren’t what we desire, it’s time to improve our life strategies.
If we keep thinking the same thoughts, feeling the same emotions, and repeating the same actions, we will continue getting the same results. The question is: Are you getting the outcomes you want? If the answer is yes, congratulations! You’re heading in the right direction. But if the answer is no, it’s time to change your strategies and try something new until you achieve the desired results.
When we don’t get what we want, we often blame life, family, time, money, or anything else we can shift the blame onto. However, in most cases, we are the cause of our own setbacks. So, if we want better outcomes and success, we must change something and stop doing the things that have led us to failure.
“Achieve success in any area of life by identifying the optimum strategies and repeating them until they become habits.” – Charles J. Givens
The first and most important lesson to understand is that our success does not depend on our environment but on our ability to avoid being trapped by it. No matter where we are or what our external circumstances are, we can always create a better future. The key is not to surrender to our current situation but to take responsibility for our lives and shape them through our actions.
If you want something different—if you want better outcomes—you need to change your current actions and improve your strategies. Ask yourself: What are you doing now that’s giving you positive results? What are you doing that isn’t working? What are you not doing that could help you achieve the outcomes you desire? What strategies have you used that haven’t delivered the expected results? What can you do today to improve them?
“The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.” – Mark Caine
Reflect on these questions, determine what you want, and figure out what actions will help you achieve your goals. Read, ask, learn, make mistakes, take risks, try again, and continuously improve until you succeed—but never give up! There’s always something you can do better. Don’t limit yourself by thinking there’s nothing else you can do or that you can’t aspire for more. You have greatness within you, and you can achieve anything if you work hard, persevere, and refuse to surrender to hardship.
You can always grow, learn, improve, evolve, and succeed. Learn from past mistakes, learn from the mistakes of others, ask questions, acquire new knowledge, improve yourself, develop your potential, and don’t stop until you get the outcomes you want.
If your current thoughts, feelings, and actions haven’t led to the results you wish to achieve, it’s time to improve your strategies. Don’t be afraid of change, don’t fear trying something new, and don’t be afraid of failure. Remember, failure is only real when you give up! Change your strategies and get the outcomes you desire!
