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Let’s Pretend – I Dare You!

Do you remember the television series called The Pretender? It was about a genius named Jarod who had the ability to flawlessly impersonate anyone in virtually any line of work. He did not know where he came from, or who we was, so he travelled across the country becoming anybody he wanted or needed to be in order to discover his true identity.

The show captured my attention each week. The idea of being anybody I want to be is very appealing to me. In fact, I spent a lot of time in the past trying to figure out who the best me would be. It was a prevailing thought even after I enjoyed serious success in building a business. Fortunately, I eventually discovered my true passion for life.

Who Do You Want To Be Today?

I recognize that is it not uncommon for very successful people to be figuring out who they want to be. Many of the happy people I work with find themselves in this exact position. Success happens to many of us, even when we don't have this figured out.

In my case, I was able to use my selling skills to create an income and an opportunity to provide for my family. That was my main concern, so for a long time it didn't matter that I was working in a profession and a career that I hated. My number one priority was to provide for my family and I accepted the fact that doing so required many sacrifices, even working at something I did not love doing.

I know many others who are working at what they love doing, but they have not reached their potential yet. Their inability to see themselves moving to the next level is what holds them back. They have the talent and the skills, they just need to discover the guts to go for it.

Still others, don't have the faintest idea. They are in the process of discovering who they want to be. They find themselves in the midst of success, knowing that there is something more for them, but not knowing what it is.

Getting Better and Better!

I believe that all of us eventually figure this out. Some just find out later in life and believe that it is too late do anything about it. They live with and accept the saddest of all words, "what might have been" in a numb and painless way.

I never believe it is too late. All we need is a willingness to stick our necks out and take a risk. Everything we do in this life is invented. We are just like Jarod the Pretender. We are brilliant beyond our own understanding. We truly have the power to be whoever we want to be.

Our imagination must never be quelled. We must always be willing to engage in becoming our best. This doesn't mean we need to change jobs or careers. It just means that we are willing to stretch ourselves in ways that will magnify our purpose. I am constantly involved in activities that will more fully reveal the real and authentic me to myself and others.

I understand that in order to become my best, I must be pretending that I can be better. That is where it starts. It starts with a belief that I am capable of growth. I don't know anybody who believes otherwise, but there truly are very few who act the part.

Stepping Up To Greatness

I dare you to be your best. I want you to wake up and see that no matter how wonderful you are, you can be better. Please don't let your current successes smother your desire to be a better you. Just open your eyes and imagine what the best you looks like then start pretending that you are that person. This is how the great ones become extraordinary. They allow themselves to see and believe their dreams. 

When was the last time you engaged yourself in a game of make-believe?

Do you think you can become your best without pretending you are better than you really are?

Are you willing to shake yourself so that you can grow into a more beautiful you?

Now is the time to consider who you will be in 2010. I invite you to begin it with a running start. Think about what it will take for you to rise up and be your best. I know you can do it. The people closest to you are hoping you will do it. We can't wait to see the new you!

Live Today! Love Today!

Andrew Thorn

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