Posted by By James “Bird” Guess – Dallas South News Contributor
As March and the season of spring comes upon us, it is critical that you start planning and equipping yourself for change. As you know, life has four seasons: summer, fall, winter and spring. However, most people are unaware that success also has four seasons: summer success, fall failure, weary winter and spectacular spring. So every three to four months, expect change to occur in your life. You must understand it has always been this way and it will continue to be this way.
Circumstances are the storms, the cold, and the rain that comes out of nowhere into your life. Of course you cannot control your circumstances, but you can control your response to your circumstances. You cannot change your situations overnight, but you can change how you think and ultimately your direction overnight.
Start thinking about the goals and dreams that you have planted into your mind and heart. As you prepare for spectacular spring, some of your dreams will be ready to blossom, while others still may need to be cultivated. Just as a farmer knows when to plant and expect the harvest, you must also be prepared to plan, improvise, and expect success.
Have you determined the weather forecast for your goals and dreams? Do you have your strategic umbrella for precipitation or suddenly when things do not go as planned? The trees and flowers do not complain about the rain, because they understand it is essential to their growth. Remember, the upcoming rain, change and storms in your life, are just preparing you for growth and ultimately your greatest success.
James “Bird” Guess is a motivational speaker/trainer & the founder of JBG International Success Academy. He speaks on peak performance, leadership and financial empowerment. He can be reached at speak@jamesbirdguess.com.
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