The old adage goes, "if you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten." What's the one thing you really want right now? Is it

more than one thing? Pick the top 3 for now, and focus on one of them. What steps have you taken to get there? Which steps have you repeated? What

can you begin to do differently? Even if it sounds crazy, nothing is crazier than doing the same thing and expecting different results.

Are you that person who has a major life goal you'd like to achieve, and you'll take steps to get there...once x,y and z are done? And yeah, they're less important

tasks, but they're the everyday things that need to happen anyway. You'll get around to what it is you truly want, when it's convenient. Newsflash: it may never be convenient.

You may need to sacrifice, or cut-back on some of the ways you currently spend your time in order to excel. If you have a goal, and find that you're

waiting for the right time, reframe now to be that time, and take a even one small step forward.

You go about your day on autopilot. What's the point of scheduling in things like work, sleep, exercise, and that thing you really want to do but never have time

to? A planner, for one, holds you accountable for your goals, and clearly outlines them. If you have any gaps, you're able to tangibly see them, and take steps to

devote them to things that will make you better, versus indulging in 7 hours per week of reality TV. We all have our downfalls, but don't let your lack of

a planner be one of them.

Was there one time when you screwed up. I mean REALLY screwed up? Did people make rude comments to your face, or do you swear they did behind your back?

Did someone betray you, or did you betray yourself or someone else? No matter the case, if you're living in a past that paints you as a loser, that's what

you'll stay. In order to rise above what happened to you, you need to take on a fresh perspective, and understand that one experience of failure does not represent all

that you are capable of worthy of in this life.

Maybe this one is less obvious, but think about what it is you truly want and are striving for, whether it be in the short or longterm. Have you been

uncomfortable in your pursuit? Not just uncomfortable with not having what you want, but if you want a job, have you gone to the networking event to meet new professional

contacts? Or if you want the girl, have you put in the time to plan out a nice date? What if the work doesn't result in what you want? Why

bother, then? Because you're getting that much closer to building the kind of character you need to succeed. Let the discomfort build, until it becomes so natural to you it's comfortable,

and continue to step up your game from there.