Lazy People Blame and Complain!

Many people believe that the reason that they are not successful is because of the economy. They hear that good jobs are scarce. They see prices continue to rise. They know that lots of people struggle. And so, they just accept that the present economy is the reason they are not successful.

Others blame the government for their lack of success. They complain that taxes are too high. They say that there is not enough government help and subsidy. These people believe that if the government would just do things right, then they could be successful.

Others believe that the reason they cannot succeed is due to "evil practices" in the corporate world. They blame shady business policies. They have adapted the belief that they are simply working to make someone else wealthy.

A lot of unsuccessful people truly believe these things. They are convinced that situations and circumstances in life are certainly not their fault. But is that really true, or are some people just lazy?

It is very easy to blame rather than to take responsibility. It is the easy way out. It also contributes to people developing a false sense of reality.

Now, is the economy really the issue? Have you ever thought just how much money is available in the world today? There is not a lack of money. There is an abundance of money!

How about lack of opportunity? Many times, you hear people say things like, "Well there just aren't any opportunities for me." Honestly, in today's world, that sounds ridiculous. Is there a lack of opportunity? Not hardly.

What about someone who has a lack of education? You hear people say, "Well, I never went to college." "I'm not very smart." "I don't have the time or the money to go to college now."

Again, that's the easy way out. Statements like that indicate that the person takes no responsibility for their life! And it gives them a false sense of reality.

Just how much information is sitting on the shelves at the local library? How many self help books, programs, seminars are available at the bookstore? How much information is on the World Wide Web?

This is the Information age. If a person chooses to, they can put forth an effort and gain knowledge in whatever field they choose. Everything a person needs to become successful and to reach their goals and dreams is really right within their grasp.

Now of course, to reach out for it takes effort. And, to make an effort requires a choice. The big problem and the real issue really is that for some people it is far easier to sit, complain and blame, than to get up, reach and acquire. People who sit around, complain, and blame are wasting their lives!

Your life can change, dramatically, once you decide that it is in your power to do so. The Creator gave all of us free will to make our own decisions. A person can pray all day long for things to improve, but if they don't take some action, they will not see any results.

God gave us all a brain so that we could think and learn and grow! Make no mistake. You can ask for His help. He will help you and guide you and bring you to your desired haven. But, He will not just take over your life while you sit on the couch waiting for it all to happen.

You can be successful. You can reach your goals and dreams. You can have the desires of your heart. Instead of complaining and blaming, turn your focus and energy to pursuing those goals and dream and desires. Get up and take some action.

Keep focused on where you desire to go, not where you are today. Stay focused! Learn and grow! Don't be lazy!

You can be successful. You can reach your goals and dreams. You can have the desires of your heart. Instead of complaining and blaming, turn your focus and energy to pursuing those goals and dream and desires. Get up and take some action.

Michael A. Verdicchio is a husband, father, minister, author,and broadcaster. He has been the voice on numerous productions over the years, and offers, “Pep Talks” on audio CD, at http://www.MikesPepTalks.com . Michael has a free newsletter called, THE PEP LETTER, at http://www.christianinspirationalgifts.com/pepletter.html .

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