On your own terms

It's your life, so be willing to be fully responsible for it. Take charge of your own destiny.

Don't sit around hoping somebody will give you a break. Get busy and do the work that will enable you to live life fully on your own terms.

Avoid falling into the trap of blaming others for your situation. For when you assign blame to others, you are putting yourself under their control.

Instead, put yourself and your life under your own control. You know what's best for you, so do what is necessary to make that happen.

If you could use some encouragement, give it to yourself. When there's something you don't know how to do, take it upon yourself to learn.

The fulfillment you seek is something you must create as a result of your own responsibility, commitment, discipline and efforts. Get focused, get busy and experience the outstanding joy of living life on your own terms.

-- Ralph Marston

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