Talk Does Not Cook Rice…
There is a Chinese Proverb that says, “talk does not cook rice.” Thinking something and achieving it are two different paths. Picture two people: One is negative and imposes self limitation. He does not believe he can do it. The other is always optimistic yet never follows through on anything. If neither of them takes action, won’t they have similar results?
Rob insists that he needs a college degree to succeed and make more money in life. His self imposed ceiling are his thoughts that he needs a degree in order to change his financial destiny. If he wants proof this is not the case, he could watch any season of The Apprentice. Trump hand selects some millionaire entrepreneurs with and without college degrees. Some don’t even have high school degrees. For Rob, until he overcomes his self-imposed limitation, he is his own worst enemy. He thinks he cannot, therefore he is right.
Steve is just as guilty. He is always overtly optimistic. There is a silver lining in every cloud. No matter what happens, he remains positive. He always believes things will work out, yet he does nothing to position himself to succeed. Attitude is important, but when he sits around and does nothing to make things happen, his positive attitude leaves him with the same result as Rob.
The moral of the story is your attitude is important, but you have to have a game plan on how you will accomplish the goal. The man who is negative and the man who is positive end up with the same results if neither of them makes steps forward to improve their situation. Positive attitude is half the battle, the other half is finding a way to make it happen.
Anyone regardless of their background, education, or circumstances, can gain wealth if they follow certain steps. Many people separate wealth and living a “God honoring” lifestyle. Many associate a godly life as living without material wealth. God, on the contrary, wants us to prosper. There is nothing in his Word that says we must live in poverty.
What steps are you taking today to put yourself in a better financial situation? Are you allowing road blocks to get in the way? Are you optimistic yet don’t follow through? Wherever you’re at, change can happen with a game plan. The number one reason people fail financially is due to a lack of a financial plan. Plan today for a better future! After all, “Talk does not cook rice.”
