DISQUS

Christian Russell · 1 month ago

Brogan just recently did a post about self-pity. It's powerful, and it's an age-old killer of potential. Fact is, this guy has a LOT to share and a base from which he can help a lot of people. But to truly realize it and believe in yourself is rare, when it needn't be...unfortunately many people feel they're doing themselves and the world a service by staying small. it's just not true.

D · 1 month ago

"..waiting to go to Heaven..."

Well, you shouldn't. You should FIGHT until you go to Heaven. I know firsthand how people who lost almost everything feel. But I chose to stand up and do something... anything. And things started getting better...

ZK @ Web Marketing Blog · 1 month ago

Do you really believe that heaven exist. I do not think so.

David its nice to see that you read all emails and share encouraging words and best outcome with us.

Jesse Seymour · 1 month ago

I can relate to the person who emailed this - I used to think that my knowledge and experiences were so boring and dull that no one would want to listen to them. However, I learned at a young enough age that no matter how stupid I think an idea that I have is going to be if I leave it fly away I am only hurting myself. At least if I try the idea and it fails I have an experience from which to learn a lesson.

I find a lot of wisdom and encouragement in songs and lyrics so if I had a chance to talk to this guy I would give him this piece of advice - "Luck ain't enough; you've got to make your own breaks."

Dave Doolin · 1 month ago

I can relate to this: carpenter, deckhand, Marine, engineer, now, who knows???

But... I'm going down swinging.

Muzi Mohale · 1 month ago

My challenge to you David, take it as a giving back project...assist this fellow to believe in himself. For the mere fact that he reads your blog says something. You have the power to change his mindset and use this as a case study of some sort and invest some time in showing him the light. He sent you the email for a reason, he is crying for help...please help the brother to move out of the destroying mentality that he has...

TruSpeaks · 1 month ago

I'm glad to see you weren't afraid to call this man out. Sometimes we tip toe around feelings, but when someones being stupid then you've got to tell them and not assume that they know.

izzat aziz · 1 month ago

i always keep in mind that, if nobody gonna say you good.. you say it to yourself and keep improving.. if all people say that you are good, say to you self that you not that good and keep improving.

another thing, don't ask what the point. i learn it from boston legal.. but pretty useful.. don't always ask for point about whatver you doing... doesn't give much good..

Sam Alexander · 1 month ago

Waiting to go to heaven... Heaven was a concept invented by people to squeeze more work out of gullible people... The real heaven is this life on Earth, and we get whatever we want out of it

martecliff · 1 month ago

The phrase "Law of Attraction" may be relatively new, but the reality of it has been around forever. I know several people like the guy who wrote you, and it's all I can do not to yell at them when they start that kind of whiney self-pity. They're bringing it all on themselves.

to Muzi - I don't think David can help him - because he doesn't want to be helped. He's happy wallowing in self-pity. I know, he claims to be unhappy, but I'll lay you odds that any suggestion you could make for improvement would be met with 7 reasons why it won't work.

I re-tweeted this. It's an important message, and if just one person sees himself (or herself) and decides to change, then you've made a difference in the world.

Thanks David - always enjoy your posts!

itcoll · 1 month ago

He needs to know this quote from Buddha -> "What you think you become".Unless he changes his thoughts,he is never going to come out of all the sufferings.

ZK @ Web Marketing Blog · 1 month ago

All solid and successful people do believe in these things and that is the reason why they are successful and can overcome from any kind of problems which come to their life.

UnklFungus · 1 month ago

Awesome Post David. I used to be this way to a much lesser degree. But, I am pleased to announce that I have purposely changed and I have been given an opportunity to make much more money than I have in my past, with mentorship and while it involves a big change in my life, the short term sacrifice is going to pay off in spades!!!

To other readers, I am living testimony to what David is talking about. It really is true!!!

An awesome book that goes along with this that shows how you are responsible for this is called The Slight Edge. I cannot remember the author right now, but it has been instrumental in the changes in my life!

Alan Mater · 1 month ago

"Whether you think you can or can't, you're probably right." - Henry Ford

That quote sums it up well. It's sad and unfortunate that many people feel this way. They're only hurting themselves. I, too, am half tempted to "yell" at them and tell them to quit whining about everything. Only they can change their circumstances, but they first have to be willing to change.

Ms. Freeman · 1 month ago

Very true! It took me many years to figure out that I had to create roads. If a person want to be successful then they need to get in there and fight, fight, fight. There is something in this world that we are all good at and able to do. We may not be able to do what we once were able to, that's when we have to pick up and look in other directions for new skills and abilities.

poulshot · 1 month ago

You are what you think.You have to believe in yourself,for until you get to that place, how can you expect belief from anyone else?What you give is what you get.