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The Secret to Creating Unlimited Inspiration
By Jason M. Gracia
He was reaching the end of his days and he knew it. It had been an amazing adventure of great triumph and devastating defeat. As he sat on his front porch, pen in hand, he closed his eyes and looked back over the story of his life, everything he accomplished and everything he regretted not pursuing.
It was here, in his home at Mount McGregor in New York, that our 18th president, Ulysses S. Grant, wrote his personal memoirs. His recollections of his life went on to become one of the finest autobiographies written in the English language.
You may not write your thoughts down on paper, but you will reach a point in your life when you reflect on what you have done with your time, what kind of person you have become. You, just as Grant did over 118 years ago, will gather together your recollections of your life and hold them tightly in your mind.
The question is: Will you look back with satisfaction or regret?
LIFE IS SHORT
We do not have an eternity on Earth, and that is one of the most motivating forces to use. If you had forever to accomplish your goals, you wouldn't feel the need to push yourself, to chase your dreams. But we will reach the end of the road, and when we do, we'll turn around to see the story we have created.
Here is the exciting part - you can create new meaningful memories starting today. It doesn't matter what you have done up to this point in your life, you can do more. Perhaps you have already accomplished a great deal. Excellent. Now is your time to keep the streak going.
The story of your life has yet to be finished. You have to finish the book. Each choice you make, each action you take, will continue the story until its end. What are you going to add to the tale of your life today?
If you're like most people, you want to accomplish a goal or pursue a dream, but you haven't taken decisive action yet. The majority of those with goals but no action will continue to keep their ambitions and hopes tied up in their minds, never to make them real. They will look back on the life they have created with regrets.
This won't happen to you. As a member of our Motivation123 community, 32,000 members strong, you are one of the select few who will not only dream, but will take action to make it happen.
Regret is a very sad and unfortunate state of mind. Sad because it can chip away at the fulfillment and meaning every human being is seeking. Unfortunate because it doesn't have to be. You still have the time and resources to create the life you have always wanted to live. Tell yourself, 'I don't have forever. If I'm going to do it, I've got to do it now.'
NEVER A BETTER TIME THAN THE PRESENT
Now is the best time to start. You don't have to recreate your entire life. A small step, in the right direction, is all it takes. It doesn't matter what you want in life, you can get it. But you have to start the process. Find time today to put your goal in motion.
About the Author
by Jason Gracia - Motivation123
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