Inspired By A Blog Post & A Question By Susan Preston

As I was sitting at my computer trying to get some work done I was easily distracted by Twitter. And from that distraction I found myself reading a new post on a new blog by Susan Preston.

I started to write a comment when it dawned on me that I could use what I was writing in the comments as material for my (neglected) blog and then use a trackback to Susan’s blog.

(I finally understand what a trackback is and how to use them. Another idea for a post, boy am I on a roll or what?)

So what was my inspiration for this post you ask?

First of all, Susan Preston wrote and shared from her heart! That alone was inspiring.

You see, I’m a true believer in:

It’s not so much “what” you say as it is “how” you say it; just as, it’s not so much “what” you do as “who” you do it with.

When reading Susan’s post, I felt sincerity, warmth and love in the words from which she wrote. Reading her post was like spending quality time with a good friend. And it was that feeling of being safe and comfortable among loved ones that inspired me to answer her question and write this post.

To answer Susan Preston’s question:

“So, if you could be, do or have anything that you wanted, what would it be?”

My first thoughts were surprising even to me. I don’t want to “be” anyone else. I’m Happy with who I am. And besides, if I did become someone else, I would no longer have “my” special people in my life – NOT worth the trade off!

As far as doing or having anything I wanted, immediately many “things” popped into my head, most of which were materialistic luxuries. And don’t get me wrong, I do like having toys and luxuries, they’re just not as much of a priority these days. Because in order to “have” you must “give” and in order to give you must take care of yourself – you can’t give something you don’t have.

And that brings me to my final answer:

I would love for people to live their lives with these 3 questions in mind:

Have you lived?

Have you loved?

Have you made a difference?

And . . . if you’re NOT happy with any of your answers – Do something about it!

I heard this from a man who almost lost his life and is now transforming the hearts, minds, and lives of others. With a brilliant mind and zest for life, Brendon Burchard, IS making a difference. If you ever get a chance to hear him
speak, without hesitation be there.

MANY THANKS to Susan Preston and Brendon Burchard!

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