Have you ever wondered why it is that some of us seem to stumble on the path towards success?  I see so many give up and quit, just as I did.  People quit many things everyday in their lives.  They quit their jobs, they quit their marriages, they quit school, they quit businesses, and many quit on themselves.  Many ask themselves, why is it that every time I am this close to success something always has to happen?  That was a question I always asked myself.  I realized those were also the words my caregivers used to say. They soon became my words, too.  With a slight change in perspective, here is my opinion on obstacles.

Obstacles are the recipe for success.  Without obstacles we could no longer achieve success.  Every obstacle you encounter, means you are one step closer to success, but only if you learn to persist and overcome them.  If you can view an obstacle as a temporary wall, with enough faith in your ability, and a strong desire to succeed, you will understand that the wall will vanish.  Every time you are faced with this wall, before giving up and quitting, stop and think, "If I were to overcome this obstacle, what would I accomplish?  Would it help me to achieve what I want and would it allow me to be where I want to be?"  If the answer is yes, then figure out what would it take to break that obstacle for you to continue on your path towards success.  As my friend  has said, "There are no problems, just a shortage of ideas", and repeat that to yourself many times during the day.  "There are no problems just a shortage of ideas."

All you require to overcome an obstacle is one idea and a desire to succeed. Your mind is never a shortage of those ideas except for what you limit your mind to contain.  Obstacles are truly an opportunity if your desire is strong enough.  Start looking for the obstacles.

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