Climb the Mountain

I tried to climb the mountain today. As I inched my way up the path, I felt out of breath and had to turn back.

I tried to climb the mountain today. But, It was so hot outside, I thought I had better stay in my nice air-conditioned house and rest up for tomorrow’s attempt.

I tried to climb the mountain today. On my journey, darkness started to fall and I was full of fear, so I had to return to a safe place.

I was ready to climb the mountain today. But I had so may other things to do, so instead of climbing the mountain I took care of the much more important tasks; I washed my car, mowed the grass and watched the big game. Today the mountain will have to wait.

I was going to climb the mountain today. But as I stared at the mountain in all it’s majestic beauty, I knew I had no chance of making it to the top, so I figured why even begin trying.

I had forgotten about climbing the mountain today, until an old friend came by and asked what I was up to lately. I told him about all my plans to climb that mountain someday. I went on and on about how I was going to accomplish the task.

He stopped me and said …

“I just got back from climbing that mountain. for the longest time I told myself I was going to try to climb it but never made any progress.”

“I almost let the dream of making it to the top die. I came up with every excuse of why I could not make it up the mountain, but never once did I give myself a reason why I could. One day as I stared at the mountain and pondered, I realized that if I didn’t make an attempt at this dream all my dreams would eventually die.”

“The next morning, I started my climb. It was not easy, and at times I wanted to quit.
But no matter what I faced, I placed one foot in front of the other, keeping a steady pace.
When the wind tried to blow me over the edge, I kept walking.
When the voices inside my head screamed, stop!
I focused on my goal, never letting it out of sight.
I kept moving forward. I could not quit because I knew I had come too far to stop now.
Time and time again, I reassured myself that I was going to finish this journey.
I struggled mightily to make it to the top, but I CLIMBED THE MOUNTAIN.”

“I have to be going,” my friend said. “Tomorrow is a new day to accomplish more dreams. By the way what are you going to do tomorrow?”

I looked at him, with intensity and confidence in my eyes, and said, “I HAVE A MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB.”

Author unknown

So often people have their dreams and goals. They have that mountiain to climb. Instead of getting busy climbing it they come up with every excuse in the book not to do it. Sure some are valid excuses. They may even be clear obstacles – but you can overcome any obstacle if your desire is strong enough.

If you truly want to achieve your dreams and goals then you better get busy achieving them. Enjoy the journey. Focus on path ahead and the positive feelings that come with each step. Once you’ve reached the top of the mountain you’ll see a whole new land of opportunities!

What mountain are you trying to climb?
What fears and obstacles are holding you back?
What are you willing to do to overcome these fears and obstacles?

[tags]Procrastination, Excuses, Obstacles[/tags]