Dare to dream !

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I’m currently reading the book “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari” by Robin S. Sharma. It’s quite a typical motivational book and the content has been mentioned in other motivational books before. But it is still quite helpful especially the part where the book talks about willpower and how most people could not get what they wanted due to their lack of willpower.

I find that to be very true. I used to hate going to gym. Why? Because it’s boring and I was just lazy. I know it’s good for my health but I was just lazy. But when I forced myself (using my willpower) to go regularly, I find it to be not that difficult after all.

Also, during company meeting or team discussion, I often see people arguing or interrupting each other’s conversation just to prove a point. And I find that annoying even though I used to be like that too. But I’ve since changed myself. I used my willpower to control myself from interrupting other people’s conversation. Observe what others have to say and only voice out when it’s necessary. It actually requires a lot of willpower just to stay quiet.

And just recently, I told my friends I am on a cholesterol watch – I need to stop eating unhealthy food and start a healthy diet. They tried to influence me but my NO is a very firm NO. I am glad that I have a strong willpower to prevent myself from all those nice-looking food (though during the company pot luck, I have nothing to eat and was forced to eat some unhealthy food).

Maybe to some of you, it is not a big deal and some might even give up without trying. I’ve heard people saying “My willpower is not as strong as yours”, “I won’t try that, I will die”, “I know the economy is bad but I just could not help myself …I’ve spent a lot just now”, etc. All these things can be avoided if you are strong-willed. And the good news is, everyone can have a strong willpower. It’s just a matter of whether you want to practice it or not.

So stop complaining about how bad life is treating you or how low your salary is or how useless you are. Start gaining control of your life and having a strong willpower will definitely help you.

Good luck!