From early on in our development we learn about the power of consequences. How many remember the first time you touched the glowing flame ‘cuz ya thought it was pretty? Consequences are there to help shape our attitude and behavior about the decisions we make. Also known as “conditioning.”

As children, if we continually misbehave there is a consequence from our parents

At school, if we don't get good grades there’s consequences from our teachers and  parents.

As we become more mature, if we do something that is not in line with expectations of our mates or our friends there are consequences

With our jobs, if we don't perform there are consequences

Some of us, are very impulsive people, that don't have patience for himming and hawing about a decision we want to make. On the flip side, some of us will spend years weighing the countless pros and cons before even making a decision. Also known as "analysis paralysis." And lastly, there are some of us who burry our heads in the sand, completely ignoring the question altogether, hoping it will resolve itself. I hear you laughing!

• Drinking and driving
• Cheating
• Overeating
• Being lazy
• Fighting
• Smoking

Let me ask you: Has ANYTHING good ever come from any of the above besides being the content for every episode of COPS?

We HAVE to take a moment and ask ourselves the painfully honest question:

“By doing this right now, will I REALLY achieve the ultimate results I’m looking for to be successful and happy?”

If your gut automatically answers “no” – then IMMEDIATELY change your environment! You have to snap your conscious mind into reality and walk away from the temptation! You do this enough times, it WILL become habit. On the flipside, if you answered “yes” – ask yourself if you’re lying J

If you’re having trouble associating negative consequences in your decision making process, please write me back and I’ll help get you on the right track!

All my best,

Christopher