I wrote this piece 5 years ago in order to motivate myself by looking at what would happen if I didn't achieve my vision, mission and goals. Sometimes looking at the negatives in life and all the pain and problems that will be caused by not following through actually motivates you to achieve everything in life.
I got into as much pain as I could at the time. I've also amended it recently to reflect part of my current live.
My Pain
Myself
If I don't do what I say I will do I will REGRET a lot of things in my life. On my death bed, to think that I HAD the power when I was younger to truly do something that made my heart sing and helped, motivated and empowered other people will be a terrible thing.
I will feel very bad. Thinking back to those memories of my Mom who never was able to enjoy her life like she deserved because she never had the money. She always struggled, doing the best she could to look after her family and children.
My brother Dan who just needed a break! He needed to get out of his job so he could follow his dreams and make a difference to other people. It's just not fair that he has to struggle, feel bad, feel sad and not be happy because he is stuck in a job he hates but can't get out of it.
My sisters Hannah and Hollie and niece Mia who never had much money growing up as children. At present they are destined to struggle through life with very little money.
Any my wife Pippa and our children in the future.
My Family
If I stick to my comfort zone and never push myself, my family will never be free from poverty. My mom and sisters will continue to struggle, having to work until retirement. They don't have enough money to fully support themselves, and will have to be pushed around by other people moving them from house to house. This just isn't fair! Life isn't fair for most people.
Pippa and our children will have to struggle through life with us barely making ends meet. They'll never be able to see the world or make a difference to other people. Pippa will have to continue to work and will not get to spend time with our wonderful children.
Because finances are an issue she will be forced to go to work.
If I don't do something about it, then I am letting myself down, my family down, letting my customers down and letting thousands and millions of other people down, just by me NOT sharing my message, skills and expertise with people and just because I was afraid of what people might think about me.
Well, I say… SCREW it! It's MY life, my family and I WILL make a difference in the world. I WILL do whatever it takes to ACHIEVE my goals and dreams. By doing this I WILL have a POSITIVE impact on my customers, my followers, my family and people less fortunate than myself.
Other People
If I DON'T do anything and don't push through my comfort zones then other people will suffer.
If I DON'T succeed at this I will let a LOT of people down. My customers will NEVER get to hear my story, message and knowledge and they will not change because I didn't get up off my butt and PUSH through the barriers I have.
Because I worried and wallowed in self pity, potentially MILLIONS of people are living a worse life than they could be!
I MUST get over myself. Push through my fears, get on stage, create my programs and trainings and just DO IT!
People are stuck at work, doing jobs they HATE, getting stressed, angry, depressed and upset because they are worrying about money. They then take it out on other people who are closest to them because they can't see a way out of it.
By impacting just a few people I WILL have a HUGE impact on the world and those people's lives.
I've also written down and documented my WHY! http://www.gavinmountford.com/my-why/
Your Friend & Time Saver,
Gavin Mountford
