Welcome back to another information packed episode of “It’s Your Life” starring YOU!

“What in the hell is going on??? Is this some sort of test or something?”

How many times have you screamed the statement above to yourself when life wasn’t going according to your plans? Well, I’ve said it a fare amount and I’m here to share with you what I did to ensure I would always A.C.E. those life tests.

Alright…alright…I can hear ya now “C’mon already Christopher, tell us what ACE stands for!!!” Your wish is my command. It represents:

        Attitude

        Commitment

        Energy

You see, back when I was about 18yrs old, I decided to turn my life around. Boy did I have A LOT of work to do! My goal was to get my G.E.D. and then earn a college degree. Not bad, but was also working a full-time job that was approximately a 1 ½ hr drive each way! Here was my schedule in a snapshot:

Up at 6am go to the gym
Then go to school (8am – noon)
Then drive to work & work (noon – 10pm)
Then drive home (10pm – 11pm)
Then do homework (11pm – 1am)

Back then my favorite saying was “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Quite honestly, to survive, took SERIOUS attitude, commitment, and a BUNCH of energy! Yes, Winchell’s coffee was my friend

Attitude:
With the hustle and bustle (where did that saying come from anyway?) in our lives today, we have to make dam sure we have the absolute right attitude. I’ll beat this drum until it’s dead beyond dead. Attitude is EVERYTHING! Really make sure what you’re pursuing is something you’re passionate about. Why? Because then the commitment and energy flow abundantly. Heck, even if you aren’t passionate about it, you can still look for the positives of the situation (“at least I have a job” is a good start), have a good attitude, and challenge yourself for the rest.

Commitment:
I meet people all the time who really have a great attitude, but still aren’t accomplishing what it is they really want. Why? Because they don’t ever fully commit to something. They try, it doesn’t work right away, then give up. To fully achieve your goals, sometimes life will test you to see if it’s REALLY that important to you. The difference between being good and extraordinary is the level of commitment you bring to the game. You have to push past the pain, past the negative self-talk and influences to cross that finish line!

Energy:
Do you think for a second athletes wake up before practice and games feeling super energetic? Seriously doubt it. So, what do they do? Well, in the words of my new fitness instructor (on the P90X workout DVD), they “BRING IT!” Ever heard me use the phrase “fake it ‘till ya make it”? If you psych your mind up and get your mojo a flowin’ – chances are very good your body and mind will follow. Ever see those people just moping through life with a look on their face like they just ate lemon morang sweetarts? Muster up your resources and get excited about your dreams! Make sure you’re getting enough sleep, eating right, exercising, and taking vitamins (please consult your doctor…).

So, there ya have it! Are you ready to ACE the tests that life will throw at you? Well, are ya? Let me hear it! Oh wait, I’m not there to hear it

Keep this ACE acronym in your pocket and pop it in your head like a Christopher Rausch Positive Pill when you are feeling overwhelmed.

Well kids, that wraps up another edition here on Achieve Your Dreams! May your dreams be bright and your attitudes brighter!

All my best,

Christopher

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