Success and Inaction Both Come With a Price

 Success and Inaction Both Come With a Price

“We must all suffer from one of two pains; the pain of

discipline or the pain of regret. The difference

is discipline weights ounces while

regret weights tons.”

Jim Rohn 1930 - 2009, American Entrepreneur,

Self-Author and Motivational Speaker

As I see it. . . . . . . .

Success and inaction both come with a price.

Inaction is making the decision to procrastinate . . . . the price of procrastination is paid over a life time.

Procrastination is making a choice . . . . the choice that is made is the choice of inaction which is to take the action is choosing not to act. The price of inaction is enormous and is carried forward in the form of pain in living a life of regret for the things that we did not do and in the lost opportunities.

Taking action to succeed . . . . takes self-confidence in your decision making and in your abilities. You also have to have the mental discipline to take calculated risks . . . . and to make choices.

In taking action some of your choice will create breakthrough opportunities in your life. While others may have very little impact on your success journey, and there will be those that you would like to forget. 

Failing to take action subordinates the action to someone else to make the decision for you. You will lose the ability to make your own choices and to choose your actions.

When it’s time to take action . . . . you have to step up . . . . and take the best actions possible in the conditions that we find yourself in.

                 

The pain of regret for your inaction is carried forward . . . . and can become emotionally draining.

The discipline of making choices and taking action has a price. But there is peace of mind that you’re in control of your choices . . . . your actions . . . . and your future.

Success and inaction both come with a price . . . . you pay for your success in advance. You paid for your inaction over a life time.

©2014 Lou Ludwig Motivational Power Quotes, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

The Bridge Between Goals and Accomplishments

Motivational Power Quote

The Bridge Between Goals and Accomplishments

“Discipline is the bridge between

goals and accomplishments.”

Jim Rohn, motivational speaker

As I see it. . . . . . . .


The bridge between goals and accomplishments


Discipline is the bridge between our goals and what we accomplish.


Discipline is our inner guidance system that holds us accountable to ourselves for our actions and our thinking; it will keep us on course and at times will fire us up to get going.


Discipline directs our decisions, it filter our information that allows us to make good decisions.


Discipline is the bridge between our goals and accomplishments and a foundational block in our success.


©2010 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

Creating Personal Power

Motivational Power Quote

Creating Personal Power

“It was character that got us out of bed,

commitment that moved us into action,

and discipline that enabled

us to follow through.”

Zig Ziglar, author and motivational Speaker

As I see it. . . . . . . .


Creating person power . . . .


Creating personal power is a choice and a commitment to personal excellence.


Successful people have the common trait of character.


People with character have a strong moral fiber and can be counted on to deliver on their word and a personal code of ethics.
They are committed to their success, believe in themselves and they are steadfast in their personal beliefs that they will accomplish their objectives.


They have the discipline to stay the course and will to do what required in achieving success. Successful people are determined to succeed and to control their destiny.


When we achieve personal excellences we create the personal power to fuel our success journey.

©2010, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

It’s Takes Discipline to Follow Your Dreams

Motivational Power Quote


It’s Takes Discipline to Follow Your Dreams


“Discipline is remembering
what you want.”
David Campbell


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Its takes discipline to follow your dreams.

I the winter of 1972 Joe Paterno was completing this seventh year as the football coach at Penn State University; when he received a telephone call.

The call was from Bill Sullivan the president and principle owner of the New England Patriots of the National Football League.

Mr. Sullivan wanted to speak with Joe about coaching the Patriots. Joe was offered $1.3 million dollars contract and a signing bonus of $100,000 to coach the team.

Joe spoke to his wife about leaving Penn State and coaching the Patriots. She told him to follow his heart and do what he wanted to do.

Paterno called Bill Sullivan and accepted the coaching position.

Later that night Joe wake up to find his wife sitting in a rocking chair crying.

Finding his wife crying caused Joe to do a lot of souls searching about his family and coaching career.

In the moment of truth Joe determined that his family was happy and had roots at Penn State and the community. He also loved college football, the schools environment and developing the players into men.

Joe called Bill Sullivan and declined the coaching position with the Patriots.

At that moment he gave up the opportunity to become an instant millionaire. He continued to follow his dream of coaching college football. He made the decision to put the happiness of his family over money.

Thirty-eight years has passed. Joe has never looked back he is still coaching at Penn State. He has become the most successful coach in college football history. Today Joe Paterno has won more games then any other coach collage football history.

I don’t know Joe’s finances, but it safe to say that today Joe is a millionaire, his family is happy and part of the community, and he has coached many outstanding men.

What you may not know is at the time that Joe Paterno turned down a $1.3 million contract and a signing bonus of $100,000, he was making $35,000 a year to coach Penn State.

Joe Paterno had the strength and discipline to follow his dream.

When it comes down to the moment of truth follow your dreams.

®2010, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author