I am a regular reader of your blog, but my wife only reads it when I bring something to her attention.  She wanted me to let you know her comments on your book, “Wake Up and Create the Life You Want”.  She was very persistent in her reading and finished the book in short order.  After completion, she made an immediate comment to me stating, I wish that I had the book available to me and had read the material and put it into practice back when I was 19 and just out of High School.  I ran off and got married in 1941 and my husband was drafted into the Army during World War II.  He drowned when jumping overboard from a boat that was sinking and his body was never recovered.  That happened on Sept. 26, 1944 and from that time until I later married my present husband (of 61 years), I was able to save some money.  If I had had the knowledge that was in your book and someone to guide me correctly, I could have fulfilled my dream of becoming a nurse.  As my life has progressed, I would not change it, but I can easily see that the knowledge in your book would be of great benefit to many.

I am always saying that it’s never to late to take control of your life and it’s direction, but this woman is 85 years old.  Now, notice that she’s not sorry for the life she has lived, what she’s saying is that if this resource of today had been available to her back then, she could have chosen a different path.

Steve Chandler opens his book, 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself with, “Get on your deathbed.”  Saying, “We keep planning to do great things some day when we feel like it.”

I cannot help but wonder if many women put off pursuing their dream not because they don’t feel they deserve it, and not because they don’t know what it is they want, but because they don’t know how to go about it, or believe the tasks involved are impossible.  Maybe you just don’t have the knowledge and encouragement you need.

If you’ve been drawn to this article, is it possible that it’s because this very situation applies to you?

The woman with the comment above is my mother-in-law, Cynthia Moorhead.  And it was her comments during a shopping trip together one day that actually inspired me to think long and hard about the path I was on.

Our conversation started out about a dog.  Apparently, it was the need to take care of a dog that kept her from working when she was first married.  Her first husband loved dogs and I believe they had two.  She said she couldn’t work and help out (with finances) because of having to stay at home and take care of the dogs.

Now as silly as that may sound to many of you, I’ve heard much sillier comments come out of the mouths of my seminar participants!  To the point that, as you’re saying them, it’s like you’re hearing them for the first time – and what a ridiculous excuse you have for not going after what you want.  (It is often during this part of the seminar that we laugh until we cry!)

We both laughed that day about her thinking that she couldn’t work because of a couple of dogs, but later I had to stop and think about my excuses for not going after what I wanted.  You know what?  My excuses were every bit as silly.  I thought I couldn’t become a motivational speaker because I lived in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.  But in less than a year after deciding to pursue my dream, I became a member of the National Speakers Association. 

I had always wanted to teach at a University level, but believed I couldn’t because I don’t hold a doctorate.  Tomorrow I’m teaching yet another course, this time on Project Management, at a local college. (Maysville Community and Technical College.)

I thought that I would never have national appeal to an audience who would accept my advice, but thanks to the internet and this website, I’ve been providing phone and e-mail coaching now for over a year.  (I don’t even advertise this service – people just e-mail me and we take it from there.)

I never even dreamed of having an international audience for my speaking career, let alone a book I had written, but the first person to purchase my book was in Australia.

No matter what your situation, there is no reason that you can’t have exactly what you want, unless, of course, it’s too late.  My mother-in-law could fulfill part of her dream of becoming a nurse by volunteering at a local hospital if she wanted.  She would be a tremendous comfort to people in need, if nothing else, just becoming aware of their situation and praying for them would work wonders.  Imagine helping terminal patients find peace on their deathbed.  Imagine making them laugh!  I can see her doing that.

Of course, her desire might be different now.  She might not want to be a nurse anymore – we are constantly growing and expanding.

The main reason I wanted to share her story with you today is because it really woke me up several years ago.  I went on to start this blog, write a book, create a seminar, and now a retreat based on the premise of doing exactly what she said she needed – someone to show her the way; someone to motivate, educate, and inspire her to reach her full potential.  That is what my mission is – to motivate you to get started, to educate you on how to go about it, and inspire you to keep it going.  Whatever your dream is, you can accomplish it. 

My next big goal is to build a retreat center where people can come to get motivated, educated, and inspired about their lives.  I no longer hold myself back by thinking it’s not possible.  I know it is possible; I know I can create this and the fun I’m going to have along the way in bringing it into fruition and sharing all of those stories will be my reward.  Enjoying the journey is the best part of making your dreams come true.

Until next time,

Live joyfully!

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