Don't Settle

I was reminded of something very important recently. It's not something new. It's even something I have in front of my eyes every day because I have it on my weekly planner but it's easy to forget. It's easy to fall back into old habits. I was reminded that...

Life will give me what I settle for.

I'm constantly pushing myself to the next level. I look for powerful environments. I surround myself with inspiring people. I listen to educational podcasts. I watch motivating videos. I go to seminars and conferences. I read everyday. I meditate everyday. I now write everyday. I have taken risks and learned from my mistakes. I have got through some very tough times and know I will get through future tough times.

Truthfully, I could have a very easy life though. I'm a good carpenter and I'm loyal. I know I could go work for somebody, make a decent living and coast through life. That's not me though. I don't want to just be comfortable. I want to grow! I'm not willing to just settle for the easy way out.

That's not to say that I don't appreciate where I am or where I have been. I'm grateful for everything I have experienced. I am grateful for everybody who has helped me along the way. I am grateful for where I am in life right now. Heck, I'm sitting in an airport in Palm Springs writing this. Life is good.

But I'm not okay with just good. I want great! I want extraordinary! I'm grateful for good and know that I was born on third base already. I'm just not willing to stay here my whole life. I want to do more, serve more and be more.

Where are you settling in your life?