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Simple vs EasyPosted on 1/9/2006 at 12:51 PM - Post CommentI am inspired today to talk about something that felt like an "ah-ha" when I first came up with it. I've shared the thought with hundreds of people, and hope that one or 2 of them decided they were worth the effort to do something simple.
You see, I have come to see that most things are relatively "simple" to achieve. Quitting smoking is simple... you chose a sessation method and you stop smoking. Losing weight is another thing that is ultra-simple. Just intake fewer calories than you use in a day. Simple!
But anyone who has tried either of these things will quickly agree that these simple things are not easy. Why does it matter to make the distinction? Maybe it does not. But in my travels I have noticed that people have lots of excuses for not achieving success.
I'm not here to judge those that do not achieve great things, or small things for that matter. I am here to say this, though: If you aren't willing to work for what you want, quit whining. And please do not project your issues on those around you that do achieve. It's about you and you alone.
So is behing happy simple? It is once you understand what will make you happy. But until you have gone through the exercise in self-discovery it is not even possible, let alone simple. Once you know what you want, it will become simple. But it will never be easy.
I've found that being happy actually takes more effort than anything else in my life. But by putting in the effort as my number 1 priority not only makes me happy, but makes my family and everyone around me happier.
But making yourself the most important person in your life is a whole 'nother topic. And I will never quit trying to make women understand that the LEAST selfish thing you can do is to make yourself your number one priority. And showing them that it's really quite simple.
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