“To shape our lives we must take action. Different actions produce different results.”  ~ Tony Robbins

I learned the following concept from a Tony Robbins Powertalk. Here’s what I learned and applied.

If you’re not experiencing the success you want or the quality of life you’d like to have, then it’s time to examine the standards you’ve set for your life. What is the quality of your relationships? How do people (your spouse, children, friends, and coworkers) treat and talk to you? Ask similar questions about the quality of your health, finances, home, work, etc. If the answers aren’t what you desire, the odds are you’ve set too low a standard. 

Generally, we get what we aim for in life. If you set the bar low because it’s easier, then that’s exactly what you’ll get. An easy result that’s far less than what you’re capable of. You know better things are possible and so you may get angry or frustrated. There’s a tendency to beat  yourself up and have the inner dialogue of labeling yourself a loser. 

Making the decision that you deserve better and setting higher standards is the first way to turn your life around. It may require the development of different philosophies and strategies. Perhaps it simply requires some action or persistence on your part. Although difficult, it may come down to changing friends or jobs. 

It’s your journey and no one but you decides where the bar will be set. That said, no one is to be blamed or praised for your life or results. Ownership is yet another stepping stone to living an authentic life. Low standards most typically end in less than satisfying results. Examine where you are and decide if you need an overhaul when it comes to the results you’re seeing. Doing this is among the most important steps to having a better life.

“A man’s life is what his thoughts make of it.”  ~ Marcus Aurelius