If something is going to change for you—or continue to change for those already taking action—you need to be moved and inspired, writes Andrew Barnett
Five years ago I decided to invest $5,000 in myself and quit the things that were really getting me nowhere. Many of these things would make people shudder, however since I made the decision I have been amazed by the things that have come my way. So, if good things can come from quitting the bad, is it time for you to quit some things you are doing?
I am not telling you to do exactly what I did, nor am I telling you some of the things below because I have an ego, but here is a quick outline of what I quit, why and I quit it and what resulted. The moral of the story is if a high school dropout who just passed Grade 10 and quit school can be successful, you can too.
What I quit and why
- I quit my job—I hated my job and was making $55,000 per annum.
- I sold our house—We were living six weeks in front of the bank if I lost my job. We were incredibly stressed about paying our bills. We did have some equity, but we had no cash and it was making my marriage incredibly stressful.
- I quit hanging out with some friends—I stopped hanging with people that were negative, always complaining about their life.
What I actioned
- I made a commitment to continue to love my friends and family but be more careful about what I listened to and who I hung out with. Most people who told me not to do something had never done it themselves. I wanted to be around successful, positive people. I started trying to hang out with people that were living the life I wanted to live.
- I decided for once in my life I’d believe in myself and stop believing I wasn’t good enough. In my early 20s I was among the top 10 waterskiers in the world, but I never reached number one. I had more natural talent than most, but I lacked belief. I realise that now and wish I could have that time again.
- I attended seminar after seminar and finally found one that resonated with me. I didn’t procrastinate; I knew if something was to change I needed to give ‘something’ a go. Was I scared? Yes, petrified!
