I never miss watching the State of the Union regardless of who the President is or what party he represents.
It is an amazing event to watch.
The President of the country is basically the CEO of the largest company on earth, and he his sharing his big visions, big goals and direction for our country.
It's very inspiring! The speech is always full of energy, plenty of applause, standing ovations and cheering.
It all sounds great.
All the politicians cheer and applause when comments are made about being a world leader in green energy, new technology and top quality education.
It feels as if there is a shared vision for the success of our country, but why does it seem like we never really get anywhere? It's the special interest groups, people thinking about themselves and their companies or philosophies that may have to adapt to change.
What does this have to do with you? Everything! When you come up with an incredible idea for your own life, a great vision or passionate dream, immediately the selfish "special interests" in your own mind take over.
Even before you take your first step to an important goal, you need to convince your negative self image of its value.
You need to overcome the fears that keep you rooted in the past and you need to eliminate the negative self interest of the people in your life! If you choose to wake up earlier to work out and get to work earlier, immediately you must overcome your self image's attempt to make you sleep in.
Your friends will think your are crazy for doing more at work and your past behaviors will attempt to keep you rooted in your past habits.
For every goal you set in your life you need to confront these special interest groups in your mind and your life! Think of what a more amazing country this would be if when we had a great idea like hydrogen-powered, zero-pollution cars and there wasn't a giant oil lobby blocking it! Now think about your own success and life and how amazing it could be if you didn't listen to the special interest in your mind! Take a little time today and review the State of the Union for your own career and life.
What amazing things do you dare to dream about and why haven't you done it? What special interests are trying to hold you to your past instead of letting you create your ideal future? Action Steps: 1.
Dare to Dream.
What exciting dreams to you have for your life? Write them down now! 2.
Eliminate the negative special interest groups in your own mind! List out the thoughts that keep you grounded in the past instead of living in the possibilities of the future! CHARGE! Dave