| I got high a couple days ago. | | | | it tunnel vision, one-track mind, or whatever. They |
| No, it didn't involve Colombian herbs, bongs, or the | | | | become experts at burning bridges. |
| munchies. I didn't sit and stare at my hand for 20 | | | | Burning bridges leaves you with no other option but to |
| minutes. But I felt like I could do anything. Let me | | | | succeed, Like Alexander the Great when he burned all |
| explain. | | | | of his army's ships, to ensure there would be no |
| My wife and I took one of our cars to a local | | | | retreat. His men would either be victorious or they |
| dealership to sell it. When we stepped onto the lot, I | | | | would die. They won. It's called commitment. |
| immediately felt defensive. I've seen places like this | | | | Being committed doesn't mean you won't fail. It does |
| before, and if you're not careful, these shifty-eyed | | | | mean that when you fall on your face, you'll pick your |
| piranhas will eat you alive. But I was shocked . . . | | | | bloodied self back up, guns a-blazin'. It means you're |
| My demeanor changed completely when a young | | | | optimistic enough to see failure as an opportunity to |
| man named Roger walked up and introduced himself. | | | | learn how not to achieve your goals. It means that |
| He asked us questions . . . What were we looking for? | | | | regardless of what happens to you, you'll continue to |
| Where did we live? Do we have any kids? | | | | look for ways to get what you want. |
| It wasn't so much what he asked, but that you could | | | | Committed people don't look back, second guess |
| tell he was genuinely interested in us. Well, that, or he | | | | themselves, or look for shortcuts. They know they've |
| was playing his role extremely well. | | | | got to pay a price to get where they want to go. |
| I found his optimism contagious. He was sure | | | | They continually educate themselves. |
| something good was going to happen for us today, | | | | They understand that applied knowledge and |
| and he was going to do all he could to make sure of it. | | | | consistent action are the keys to realizing their dreams. |
| At least that's how he made me feel. | | | | They won't veer from their chosen path. |
| At that point, I think I would have bought almost | | | | Commitment does not mean wishing or hoping. |
| anything from him, and at any price. He was that good. | | | | Pipedreams and idle talk are for losers. The truly |
| I felt empowered and important. But that's not all. | | | | successful know that dreams are important, but |
| We sold the car that day, and we were happy about | | | | planning and doing make these dreams reality. |
| it. But that wasn't the best part. My hands tingled | | | | As for Roger the car salesman, it came as no surprise |
| slightly, and I felt a smile on my face. Selling the car | | | | to me to find out that he was the top salesman on the |
| became an afterthought. I wanted to know Roger's | | | | lot. I've no doubt this young man will go far in life. |
| magic. How did he make customers feel so | | | | You will too if you decide to act, then take action. |
| comfortable? | | | | Burning bridges pushes you onward, away from your |
| According to Brian Tracy, "Ambitious people dream big | | | | toxic comfort zone. |
| dreams and the only behavior they accept from | | | | Limit your options. Accept nothing short of greatness. |
| themselves is to make those dreams come true." Call | | | | |