Chapter 1: The Price of Success

If you are wholeheartedly dedicated to realizing your aspirations and transforming this year into an extraordinary one, you've found the right guidance.

Why is that? Because what follows reveals the core truth behind every success and setback you encounter throughout your life.

In simple terms, the essence of this truth can be boiled down to a single concept: the cost of anything is the amount of life you must invest to obtain it.

To encapsulate the ultimate key to success in just three words:

SELECT YOUR PAIN.

Every New Year's resolution, every ambition you wish to fulfill, and every dream you aspire to realize comes with its own set of sacrifices. There is absolutely no free ride when it comes to achieving success or facing failure—you will pay a price either way.

To fulfill your New Year’s resolutions, you must consciously choose the kind of pain that suits you best. Accept this reality, embrace this truth, and incorporate it into your daily life.

The instant you decide to stop paying the price for success, you simultaneously choose to endure the consequences of failure, which is often the most profound kind of suffering.

Be aware that the toll of failure is consistently steeper than the cost of success. The repercussions of failure in areas such as relationships, careers, or any aspect of life can lead to substantial turmoil and disorder.

Here are a few instances illustrating the costs of failure:

• Failing to exercise financial discipline can lead to debt and restless nights.
• Neglecting your diet may result in health issues such as diabetes and ill-fitting clothes.
• Not investing quality time with your children can lead to a lifetime of regret.

To reach your objectives and resolutions and to ensure this year is your best one yet, you must be intentional; you must decide upfront to pay the price for success, or by default, you’ll bear the burden of failure.

Ultimately, you will come to realize that you must "Select Your Pain."

Chapter 2: Embracing the Cost of Success

None of us can bypass this truth—there are no exceptions.

Here are some examples of the costs associated with success:

• By committing to disciplined spending, saving, and investing, you can enjoy peace of mind and an early retirement.
• If you endure the challenges of daily exercise and proper nutrition, you will reap the benefits of a healthy physique and a high quality of life.
• By investing in love, forgiveness, attention, and patience, you will cultivate a fulfilling relationship with your partner and children.

Achieving true success is a rarity, reserved for a select few. It cannot be attained by merely following our instinctual likes and dislikes or being swayed by our natural preferences and biases.

Consequently, your greatest challenge, and the most critical decision you must confront before setting any goals or resolutions, is to SELECT YOUR PAIN.

Decide right now whether you will invest in success this year or succumb to the price of failure.

The choice lies solely with you, and I sincerely hope you make the right decision.

To conclude, I will share a powerful quote from Muhammad Ali:

"I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’"

To unleash your potential and lead your life like a champion, set ambitious goals and commit to a compelling list of resolutions. Remember, the long-term pain of failure will always outweigh the cost of achieving success.

Before You Leave...

If you aim to kickstart 2024 with determination and focus, I encourage you to explore the 100 Day Challenge. This program provides everything necessary to make this your most successful year yet!

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