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Consistency Is Key

A few weeks ago, I took a chance, and for the first time in my life, filled out the mountain of paperwork to place an offer on a house that I really liked.  I was seriously scared!  What if something broke, and I didn't know how to fix it?  Or, couldn't afford to fix it?  What if I was getting in over my head?  What if the responsibilities of a large yard were too much for me?  Would I regret this decision?  I put all my doubts and fears to the side, and continued to pursue something that I really wanted even though it felt strange and uncomfortable.  Unfortunately, I was out bid.

The old me would have used this as an excuse to lie around and eat junk food for two weeks, believing that I deserved to do so, because my feelings were hurt.  Also known as... I didn't get what I wanted, when I wanted it.  I am no longer making the choice to do that.  Sure, I was disappointed, and I felt the dreams of future happy memories living in that house ripped from my fingers.  But, I still continue to look and save for the next opportunity that will inevitably come along.

On the day I found out that I was out bid, I read something really valuable.  It doesn't matter how many times you fail or succeed, it's all about consistency.  And, it doesn't matter how ungraceful you look getting there.  You have to keep getting back up when you're knocked down.  That day I learned that it's not about what you're "supposed to do."  I need to be able to know that I won't crumble under the pressure.  That no matter what is thrown at me, I will continue to work for what I want.  I must be able to trust and have faith in myself.   And, the only way to do that is to be consistent.  


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