[gap height=”20″]Those who make a commitment to success as a destination will last longer than those who are just on a journey.
[gap height=”20″]How many times have you heard someone use that cute little saying that dismisses the importance of success – like “Success is a journey, not a destination.” Please!
[gap height=”20″]Success isn’t a “journey” as countless people and books suggest that it is; rather, it’s a state of existence over which you have both control and responsibility.
[gap height=”20″]You either create success or you don’t – and it isn’t for whiners, crybabies or victims.
[gap height=”20″]People who say, “It’s the journey, not the destination,” are likely doing a motivational seminar or trying to sell a book. They don’t know what they are talking about. Make no mistake: it’s the destination that matters most. If success is the journey to you, then you have no idea where you are going. If NASA told the American public, “Success is a journey,” the people would revolt! “No! We are going to the moon!”
[gap height=”20″]No NFL club tells their fan base that it’s the journey that really matters. Everyone knows it’s all about the ring – making it to the Superbowl. The crew on the fire truck is focused on getting to the fire and putting it out, not on the journey to the burning building. Your life is no different. What matters is providing for your family, and getting wealthy to bring yourself freedom and choices. You can’t eat or make house payments with cute little sayings.
[gap height=”20″]If you want to get a loan to purchase a home, the guy or gal at the desk in the mortgage office will say, “Show me your destinations – don’t tell me about your journey.” Everyone has setbacks, barriers; but did you make it? Did you ultimately get there? The journey matters … but the destination matters even more!
[gap height=”20″]After building multiple successful businesses from scratch, I can tell you it is important to understand that the journey is filled with many unexpected obstacles, and lots of people are on the same journey as you are. Other people and obstacles will attempt to stop you from reaching your destination. Those who make a commitment to success as a destination will last longer than those who are just on a journey.
[gap height=”20″]Every time you get disappointed or experience a setback while trying to reach that destination, go back and write down your goals. Force yourself to remain focused on the destination instead of on the difficulties you may encounter along the way. Keep in mind that successful people keep their eyes on their targets, regardless of the challenges. Stay on your journey – and make sure you reach your destination.
[gap height=”20″]Be great, GC
