Yesterday I was in a part of Denver that has a lot of less fortunate people. I noticed a lot of grown people walking the streets in tattered clothing with sad looks on their faces. Some had visible disabilities while others looked unkept, maybe even homeless. At that moment I was so filled with gratitude for the blessings I have in my life. Most of these blessings are a product of the choices I made early on in my career - on ordinary days.
I chose to work hard in my 20's when my friends went out to party. I chose to study even when I was tired. I chose to set goals and prepare my week on Sunday instead of dreading Monday. I chose the road less traveled and took the criticism from my "friends" and family that came with it.
The choices I made on ordinary days compounded, and have produced the life I live today.
I am POSITIVE the people I saw walking the streets yesterday did not expect to be in dire straights in their 40s. I am sure they never thought they'd be struggling. No one expects to be jobless or homeless when they "grow up" but the fact is the life you have when you grow up is a product of the choices you make on ordinary days. Days like today.
Will you choose to prepare for the future, or in the future repair your life because of decisions you made in the past?
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