If anyone asked me if I regret anything I've done in the past, I'd say sure, but what I really regret are all the things that I haven't done. Whenever we go through any difficulties in life, it always seems that things are just happening to us. That we have no control over anything and we tent to blame the environment we live in. Try to look back when you felt that way. Now you can actually see it from a distance and look at the problem objectively. It's always our actions or the lack of them why we end up in problematic situations.
I'm not saying that there are no accidents or unfortunate circumstances. You didn't get to choose your own family, or the place you were born. It wasn't your fault that the car rear-ended you, and it certainly wasn't your intension to be betrayed by your friend or a business partner. However, we always have a choice to deal with these unfortunate situations in a way that will help us in the future. The biggest mistake we do is think and act for the favor of short term benefits. If we just think about how to avoid pain, risk, discomfort, or chaos right now, without taking the rest of our life into consideration, then we're just asking for more trouble down the road.
Isn't it hard to get yourself off the couch today to do your training? I bet it is, but it's not going to get better with time. If you take action today, you will avoid a lot of pain in the future. Are you unhappy with your job, but scared to make a change and face uncertainty? How long do you want to suffer, before you'll be willing to take the risk and take some action? Is it hard to give up your favorite sugary treats today, because they bring you so much comfort? For sure, but think of the long term benefits. Think of the long term problems if you don't change your habits today.
Most of us know what's good for us and what's bad. We procrastinate and keep putting off the things we know we should be doing. For what? The momentary comfort? Take the pride in taking action for the better of your future, no matter how hard it is right now. You know it's going to pay off.
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