Short Term or Long Term Focus?

I was out for a run tonight and had an epiphany.

Life, and success in it, is all about whether you have short or long term goals.  Think about it...  Here's two examples using career and health.  Short term focus begets excuses, long term focus begets success.

In your career if you have a short term focus then you're going to be looking at the dollars you're making, the title on your business card, if you're climbing the ladder or not and why you don't get recognized. With a long term focus you're going to be focused on going the extra mile, working within your circle of influence, building relationships and growing your skills.

With your health, a short term focus will cause you to be disappointed with missed goals, fill a void with food, skip a workout and/or eat unhealthy because it's easier.  With a long term focus on your health you will create daily rituals that will take you closer to your goal and most importantly you will know WHY you want to be healthier.

When you focus on the long term and then do all the things that you need to do well to get there then the success will come.  More often than not, if you have a short term focus then you're not going to get to where you want.

Choice and discipline, that's what it's all about.  Begin with the end in mind and stay the course.  Don't waver.  Be strong.  Persist.  You can do it!