Why Are You Here On This Earth?

Do you know the purpose of your life? Do you know why you are here? Once you discover your Big Why your life will take on a magical quality of peace and passion.

Here's mine: to live my life every day in a way that positively impacts the lives of others. I want to make a difference. This is my passion and my desire.

How do I go about fulfilling my purpose?

• I begin every day by expressing gratitude for the blessings in my life. I spend a few minutes giving thanks for my health, my family, my loved ones, my career, the sunrise, the new day, etc.


• I think about how each day is a full of wonderful opportunities.


• As a Financial Advisor I help people achieve their dreams and accomplish meaningful goals in their life.


• As a husband, father, and friend I try to give my best in love and commitment.

I remember a little song from my childhood that said, "This little light of mine....I'm gonna let it shine." That's my goal. To let my little light shine in my little corner of this world.

Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life

I am a big fan of Jack Canfield (the "Chicken Soup" author) and a student of success. A while back I purchased his book, "The Success Principles," and it's sat untouched on my night stand for far too long. I couldn't bring myself to read it because of the dreadful circumstances I was facing.

A while back I faced major personal set-backs that really took the wind out of my sails. In every area of my life I faced major challenges: relationships, finances, career, self-esteem, you name it.

I certainly didn't feel like a success. It was a time of distress and darkness.

But here's what I've learned. I brought it all upon myself. Oh, I could blame others, blame the market, blame circumstances, or blame it on the economy. But, in reality I understand that the results I get are because of the choices I make.

So, today I opened Jack's book and intend to read it and take it to heart.

He begins by writing about the Fundamentals of Success and the first principle is that we must learn to "Take 100% Responsibility" for our lives. The truth is that there is only one person responsible for the quality of the life you live.

That person is YOU.

You are where you are today and what you are today because of the choices you have made in the past. What is also gloriously true is that the past is the past. All that matters from this day forward is that you choose to act as if you are 100% responsible for the future. If you truly believe this and commit to act in self-empowering ways, your future will unfold in all the marvelous ways you want.

I am in charge of my life. You are in charge of your life. I don't know about you, but I choose success!