Why Mean People Ultimately Lose

In the real world, there are some nasty, mean spirited people out there. Sadly, a lot of those terrible people succeed at their endeavors, and people listen to their lives.

However, despite all of their success, there is one thing you have that they never will.

Serenity.

People that had to abuse others to gain their own success are filled with bitterness. They are filled with the ugliness they spew out into the world. What's worse, they think that the world is filled with other ugly, awful people like themselves. So they are ever looking over their shoulders for some one to do unto them, as they have done unto others.

Actual enjoyment of their accomplishments will never happen, because despite the public facade, they know deep down that they have cheated, lied or abused others to get what they stole. And it will eat them alive. I work with these people everyday. I see how it drains them. And they couldn't cling harder to it.

So enjoy your successes with peace and serenity. With full belly laughs and child like joy. Because you earned it. You did it right. Some people will hate you for that. That's okay. Those are the people you wanted to avoid anyhow.

The Greatness In You

STOP!

Stop the anger and hatred. Stop the sorrow and self loathing. Stop every question and doubt that cripples you from moving forward, stops you from chasing a dream, or just keeps you from smiling each morning and night.

Doubt is an old devil that will always haunt us. We can allow just enough doubt to keep ourselves sharp, but when it comes time for action, kick Doubt in the nuts and take a flying leap from the mountain tops!

Take a moment to reflect on your own happiness and smile. A small success, a time you made someone else's day better, a time you were proud of where you were or just happy to be alive.

That feeling can always be yours. Believe it or not, you do deserve it.

You are allowed to be happy.

You can even start right now.

So take a deep breath, smile, and go be awesome.