Why Your Entitlement Is Killing Your Desire
We’re living in an era where a little goes a long way.
It’s not uncommon to see people of lower and middle class economic standings adopt bourgeois tastes and behavior, believing it makes them “different” or “special.”
I’m sure you’ve witnessed faux entitlement in action, and have probably bought into some of these fallacies yourself. (Don’t sweat it too tough. Insecurity always seeks attachment.)
However, the irony remains. The pseudo-elite believe themselves “free,” while actually embracing hardcore conformist doctrine.
For example, take stereotypes such as vegetarians are morally superior to meat-eaters, yoga makes you “aware” and poor black people are more spiritual than non-members of this group. Yet, contrary to the popularity of these beliefs, none of them are necessarily true, let alone “universal.”
These are neat categories created for economic and social regulation. Not quantifiable facts. Still, if you figure out how to thrive contrary to popular design, you’re given labels such as contrarian or rebel, which certainly aren’t definitive.
Entitlement is an escape from responsibility.
By latching on to popular doctrine, formed in the trenches of divide and conquer politics, the gullible think they’re doing something great, when actually the results are quite mundane.
Ultimately conformists stop growing and never realize their true potential, as achieved through intense personal scrutiny and battle-tested principles.
Further, the real problem with entitlement is an inherent contradiction. Why do you need to embrace certain ideas or join a group to be free? Because the very act of doing so means you’re not.
True power is finding your own path and living in accordance with your values. You don’t need to be affirmed by an individual or group.
The trap of chasing enlightenment, and embracing “self-help” trends, is a bottomless pit. You’ll never find the satisfaction you’re craving.
Life is about self-discovery. They’re no ancient secrets or new age wonders that will magically transform your reality.
Create the life you want.
That’s all the truth you need.
Take care,
Gary
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Why You Should Stop Being A Self-Help Junkie
What I’m about to say might sound contrary to what this blog’s about, but I must keep it real with you.
Fact: there are no keys to success.
That’s right. No book or program is suddenly going to make you global and put millions in your bank account.
I know, they’ve been times when you got profound insight from an article or quote. But let’s be honest. How did that information work out for you? Is your business sky-rocking and finances off the charts?
No?
I didn’t think so.
Years ago, when in the throws of my “search for success,” I discovered that self-help is just that, helping the people that sell you products get rich.
Don’t feel bad, you’re weren’t the only one taken in by slick salesmen.
In fact, they’re just like you, trying to make a profit.
But the difference between you and them is that they knew what they wanted.
While you were reading books, sitting in classes and nursing your process addiction, they were putting their plans into action.
You never considered that your search, expecting other people to solve your problems, assured your failure.
No one can help you become a success if you don’t really belief that you can. It’s just that simple. That’s why most achievers don’t adhere to accepted dogmas or popular trends.
The self-help concepts you’ve bought into are designed to hook you and keep you spending, that’s all.
The only secret to success is this (which actually isn’t a surprise); if you really want something, get off you butt and go get it. If you’re serious, you’ll find a way to make it happen.
Anything else is fantasy, and successful people don’t buy dreams, they sell them.
Take Care,
Gary
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Excellence
(Use this affirmation wisely.)
I will give my best effort to every task I undertake.
I will not compromise my talents or diminish the abilities of others.
I will always expect a positive outcome, knowing that when I give my all, I am fulfilling my destiny.
Take care,
Gary
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