A seven year itch and a dream. We may laugh at these sayings, but they indicate an attitude toward life. Now, do all people have the same attitude? They can’t. Each is made differently. Even twins have differeent personalities. One sees a wall, while the other sees a door. Their attitudes may differ.
So, what pushes the button? Some people have more resources, connections and better status. Most of us do not. And that is a reality of life.
What separates people is what they do with the hand that they have been dealt.
Work to Change the Seven Year Itch and a Dream
In addition, most have to work for any change of that seven year itch. What does it actually take to make a person move? Again, It’s not the same for everyone. A single conversation or the right book at the right moment can shift everything. Another may find a coach that resonates with their thinking and they become aware of greater opportunities available to them.
The other individual may discover the Library has resources just for them. The fourth person may be that individual that does nothing to “improve his lot in life.” That is going to be a very personal choice for each individual. But, the bottom line is that they have to want it AND Work for that change. It is applicable to all individuals, no matter your age, ethnic background or circumstances.
Can your restlessness be the precursor and lead you to a hunger for a change? Wanting change and actually stepping into it are two very different things. Answer: For example, When you want to play any sport such as basketball, football or bowling, you have gathered resources and people that are of the same mind and attitude as you. Common ground and real experience feeds your hunger better than anything else.
Winning without assistance is an unearned trophy. The real reward is celebrating your winning with people who helped, pushed and cheered you onward.
What Does Success Actually Look Like?
Why would you want to dream of success? This is intertwined with your wants, needs and desires. From whatever starting point in this journey, you have developed these needs over time and your desires into dreams. Change is the first step. It never seems to be a straight road, either. Success comes from navigating life’s journey.
That journey can be easy, hard or in between. I sat in the living room of the farmhouse and searched the computer for a special work from home opportunity. I ended up with rabbit holes, dead ends and worried if the next one would bankrupt my budget. Quiet desperation is silence and you don’t talk about it. Action must replace your fear.
The second point is you want something that is “bigger, badder and better” success for yourself. My friend has always had big dreams and zero movement.
He is letting life happen to him and is a good example of what happens when the itch goes unscratched. This man is now physically bent by his arthritis, uses a cane and was dependant on others for awhile. That photo I saw had me asking, “Who is this?” Life had dictated his every chapter and he had signed off on all of it.
In Marketing Is Freedom, Rory puts a name to it-broke mentality. Your mindset is the problem.
Thirdly, after you have success, then you want to give to others the same opportunities and encouragement which you have received. By then, your attitude has changed, along with your circumstances.
That seven year itch allows for growth. Enjoy the fire, warmth and camaraderie of passion and success. You have also experienced all the baby steps and goal completions you had set for yourself. Continue to do this as you progress. Never quit!
Your Freedom From the Itch
A seven year itch becomes uncomfortable after a while. It’s worse than that itchy tick bite. The solution is to find what is causing that itch. You realize that what you have at this moment does not align with your dreams.
But, what you do have, right now, is not satisfactory. Your pathway has been opened to a bigger and brighter life of freedoms. Freedom, to live life with all of its bells and whistles. Pursue that seven year itch and heal that itch.
Finally, you realize that these are the dreams you have envisioned for yourself. Next question–Can you get to this finish line of success? But, you know, you must also enjoy a constant challenge for your success, because dreams are really a seven year itch and it never goes away.
You earn every big and small win. It gets added to your list and the baby steps count, too. Those achievements stack up.
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