Day 10: Eliminate Your False Sense of Entitlement.

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         These days’ people feel as if they deserve things right away.  Taking the saying, “fake it til you make it“ to literally.  This is wrong. Today, some people want recognition for showing up to work on time, for not having kids out of marriage or for taking care of their children. Additionally for achieving 100% their goal. Remember, 100% is the goal, or the standard you are supposed to achieve.   

       You are supposed to take care of your kids and show up on time.  There shouldn't be awards for these things.  It is great that people are in their kids’ lives, but remember when you were a kid, the one thing you wanted was approval from your parents and to spend time with them.  Our kids are no different. 

Humble yourself, and work for what you get.  Focus and put in a lot of hours to gain the success you desire.  A Marine never entered boot camp and said the first day, I deserve those stars or ribbons.  They train, fight and defend our country in order to earn those ribbons after the fact.   Its almost certain that if you work hard, focus and do the right things by making the right decisions, you will get the accolades you seek.   

Remember, just as you kiss before you get married, just as you interview before you get the job, just as the pitch is thrown before the homerun is hit, you must contribute hard work before entitlement.  Even a King isn’t entitled his thrown, he must earn it or it will be taken from him.  So get out there, work smarter and harder and watch your entitlement arrive at your door step.