I’m Fat So . . .
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about excuses. It seems like there’s always a reason (excuse) for not being successful (and that doesn’t necessarily mean making lots of money). I can’t speak to all of them, but the one in my life has been/sometimes still is:
I’m Fat, so . . .
- People don’t think I’m attractive. (Yes, but some people also think brunettes, redheads, skinny people, black people, etc. aren’t attractive.)
- People won’t listen to me. (If you really have something to say, they will listen.)
- I can’t find nice clothes. (Maybe you just need to look harder?)
- I don’t get promotions. (Good employers advance good workers.)
- I’m invisible. (A sparkling personality always gets noticed.)
- I can’t be smart. (What, do you really think that?)
- I must be a weak person. (Do you get up every day and fulfill your responsibilities?)
- No one wants to be my friend. (I guarantee there’s always people looking for a friend – try being one.)
- And the list goes on . . . and on . . . and on.
The older I get the more I realize these are issues that lots of people deal with at any given time in their life. You could change it from I’m fat . . . to I’m poor, I’m short, I’m tall, I didn’t go to college, etc. You get the picture.
So, what’s your excuse today and what are you going to do about it?
Very interesting thought, I have no excuse, with Jesus on my side:)
Outstanding showcase of personal integrity. 'No excuses' is a popular credo in any self-help conversation, but the next sentence is usually given to placing blame or complaining about societal or media pressure and by the third sentence somebody's usually crying. You did none of that. It's so important and valuable to be honest with oneself and you seem to already have that. On top of that is the incite that it applies to many if not all areas of human self-doubt (and sadly, self-ridicule). Good work.
I'm feeling a bit whiney today. This was very good for me to read.
Two simple questions which when answered can change my life. Thanks Sheila!