Time goes by and questions get asked...

When you are staring 50 in the face, it is a scary thought...where did that time go? What have I achieved? What do I want to do with the rest of my life? Can I still make a difference? What is this game of life all about? It is a time for reflection, a time for new goals and a new focus. A spring clean, a clear out and a review of relationships both personally and in business. A time to acknowledge the lessons learned over the years, a time to accept the good and the bad for what they are. I have lived too long with the fear of failure, carried the heavy load from past mistakes and let life beat me around the head at times. I have tried to please everyone but me. 

I have given my time, my ideas, my loyalty, my effort and my heart but placed them in unworthy hands too many times. I have made other people money in return for little reward or indeed even acknowledgement. 

It is time to be selfish, time to step out of my own way, time to take full responsibility for my life. Get out there and fight some more, not giving up on my dreams and aspirations. 20-30-40 and even 50 plus can really be the beginning of something special once you decide and commit, your past does not have to equal your future, so they say...

So here goes...I am no longer accepting being any less than I can be, Mentally, Physically, Financially, Career wise, Relationship wise as a Father, Partner, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Son. 

I am sure many of us consider and ask these same questions at different stages in our lives and careers. All we can ever do is our very best, be honest with ourselves and others, keep trying and hope that Lady Luck will smile on us every once in a while. Good luck to me and good luck to you too. 

I know, its not really a LinkedIn post but hey I guess I am allowed one after all this time especially as I don't use Facebook.....anyway it is inspirational in bits.