The Self-Imposed Crutch

Lesson #1

Would  You Survive?

Part 1.  The self-imposed crutch


Now that I have your attention I am going to discuss in two parts the root that GFY Method was built from and the mentality one must live by to reach desired success.  I want each and one of you to think and answer honestly what I'm about to ask.  How do you resolve your problems?  What base do you have when faced with adversity? What do you lean on when life is taking its toll on you?  How much do you love yourself?  Would you SURVIVE?                                                                                                                                                                    

Let's get one thing straight before we move forward... EVERYONE has problems.  No one is exempt from problems because life would be boring if quarrels didn't arise.  That's what makes life interesting and beautiful to live... problems.   Problems make us feel alive because making conscious decisions is what separates us from the other animals on this beautiful planet.  No amount of money or other wants can spare anyone from problems.
 
Where am I going with this?  Taking action to problems is an art form and most people don't possess the skills or poise to make the best decision that is best for THEM...  Nothing wrong with putting I before YOU.  Most people fall back on a crutch whenever a difficult decision must be made be it personal or business.  That crutch can be a gut feeling, hindsight, family, friends, religious beliefs, and so on.  Under the facade of "doing what's best for me" people forget to put themselves as #1 out of fear of upsetting others, or just conforming to social norms. 

Society has been chipping away at egoism, egotism, selfishness and the desire to put ones self as the master through contemporary teachings such as psychology, philosophy, theology, and sociology.  Since when is it wrong to LOVE yourself enough to do everything to survive and to flourish?  What is wrong with being in control of your life and being the master of your domain (king of the castle)?  Will  you trample on roadblocks?

Consider these two tragedies which I will delve into the next lesson.  Would you survive the Titanic or 9/11? Also, is your life and SURVIVAL the most important instinct?