Posted by Dave Lorenzo - Business Coach

Your life is the sum of your experiences, and you have the ability to impact every experience. People who make statements like “There was nothing I could do” or “I was a victim of circumstance” do not want to control their own destinies. They would rather believe that their future lies in the hands of fate than grab their future in their own hands and shape it into what they want it to be. Why? Because it’s easier—or, at least, it seems easier.

Taking personal responsibility for your own future may be more challenging than letting life wash over you like a tide, but it’s more rewarding, satisfying, and invigorating. Navigating your own path, learning to dodge potholes, and negotiating roadblocks creates a sense of empowerment and enthusiasm.

I have worked with people who have moved from jobs they did not like to career paths that excited them, and so many of them have told me that as a result of their new situation, they spring from bed in the morning, thrilled to tackle another day of challenges they are passionate about. They leave at the end of the day feeling satisfied and accomplished. People gravitate toward them because they love life and it shows.

Take charge of your life, and make great things happen. Instead of blaming failures on fate, learn from them and use them as tools to improve your problem-solving skills. All experiences are valuable, and you have the power to yield a great life from those experiences.

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