Breaking Free From Inertia

Inertia is to remain at rest, do nothing, and unchanged. I remember when my life was full of inertia. I was really busy going nowhere really fast.

Business as usual is one of the quickest ways to the grave I can think of. Whether it be the literal 6 feet under or the sad state of complacent existence to many people are willing to live their lives in. Life is very wonderful, and each day should bring about the sense of discovery a child has.

"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in they gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt

One of the biggest forms of inertia holding people back today is the addiction to media, be it the Internet, television, or print. The general public seems to never get enough of the news, sitcoms, and magazines that have no real purpose. Oh no, I used the P word. Without purpose we are hopelessly bound to a world where nothing really ever changes, and without action our purpose is lost.

Developing a purpose is like making a business plan. A purpose should be something that creates a fiery passion inside. Choose it with care, and focus your energy on it one step at a time. Consider these things when defining your purpose.

1 What do I do well?

2 What do I like to do?

3 Who do I admire, and would like to emulate?

A healthy, realistic, and positive attitude are the key to success in any endeavor we set our minds on. The road is full of people bound by inertia who are more than willing to help us stay stuck in the rut we might be in. That leaves us as our one and only motivator, don't expect your family or friends to jump onto your dream with you when the next episode of House is on.

There are however, many like minded people who care about nurturing the relationship of success. Networking with others is essential for breaking the bonds of inertia and propelling a purpose towards the successful path we have envisioned. Seek out these people in your local community, online, and any other way you can think of for they are the key to making dreams a reality. Networking is the single biggest factor for personal or company success, and we are all you INC. so network.

"In the cocoon of failure await the wings of opportunity."
William Muncrief 2007
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