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Never Lose the Fire Within - Here's Why

     The worst decision a person can make is to give up on a dream, goal, or achievement.  We are capable of success, but it can come at a cost.  Whether it be loss of free time, sleep, or putting one's social life on the back burner, chances are one will be affected.  So, why do people lose their drive to succeed?  In my opinion, there are two reasons, comfort, and responsibility.
     When people are comfortable, they may question why they would want to spend extra energy working towards a goal.  Now, I am not saying that comfortable people do not reach for the stars.  I am, however, saying this type of thinking can be present in the back of their minds, making it difficult to work towards a goal.  subconsciously, they believe their lives are good enough.  They do not need to put themselves through something strenuous unless they choose to do so.  Some allow these thoughts to hold them back, preventing any form of progression or change from occurring. 
     Responsibilities require time and energy.  When people have met their responsibilities for the day, they often want to sit back, relax, and enjoy their free time.  As we progress through life, our responsibilities grow while our free time diminishes.  Because of this, we tend to focus more on rest and relaxation rather than using free time to work.  Now, there is nothing wrong with wanting to relax, but to achieve a goal, you have to sacrifice some free time.  Logically, relaxation should not be the deciding factor as to whether or not a goal will be achieved.  However, with everything we endure throughout our lives, it can be hard to put ourselves through something slow-moving and difficult instead of taking a break.
     Whether it be the excuse of comfort or responsibility, get out of that way of thinking.  Our success is only limited when we choose to believe so.  In reality, the possibilities are endless.  More so, whether you succeed or fail in achieving your goals, at least you put in the effort and revealed the outcome.  Later in life, you will thank yourself, because at least you can say you tried.  That is more than can be said for some who never tried and regret their decisions.  Do not like outside forces prevent the fire inside from burning out.  The moment that happens is the moment when you stop learning, living, and loving.  Most noticeably, you truly begin to grow old, and who wants that?

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