“The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes.”  Frank Lloyd Wright

As I have gotten older I have learned to value and appreciate things a lot more. When I was younger I never consider the fact that I may one day become a dad or that I may one day become a grandfather. However I made a conscious decision to stay dedicated to the cause of my progression. This dedication is allowing me to see the success of my efforts.

In the real world I often find that people are not willing to stay dedicated to what matters most. For some it could be a marriage, for others it could be simply finishing school or following through on a career goal. The problem is that in today’s society people carry a “have it you way and have it right now” attitude.

It should be understood that there might come a time when one has to throw in the towel because things just don’t work out. However, The key to success is to stay that course and to follow the plan or the process. Everything in life takes time. Even God Himself took six days to create the earth. You may be thinking why six days when He could have done it in one? Because God had a plan of action, He had a process that He wanted to follow. He wanted to make sure everything was in order, which is important to maintain stability.

Counting the cost is important, that is why you have to have a plan. That plan has to be executed and followed. Once a person establishes a plan and starts to build momentum, it should be at that time when they start to evaluate their efforts. Giving up is easy that is why most people chose to go this route but for the one who has staying power, they are assured a place in successful history. Never give up, never quit, stay dedicated and watch your dreams become a reality.

Donald Payne