Hello all,

Today’s motivation comes from two sources, Tony Robbins and Chaka Khan:

“More than anything else, I believe it’s our decisions, not the conditions of our lives, that determine our destiny.” — Anthony Robbins

“I’m the ruler of my destiny…if I fail its all because of me, there is nobody who’s got the power, to determine what becomes of me…” -Chaka Khan, taken from the song, “My Destiny”

The word destiny is a very interesting word. The dictionary tells us this noun has many meanings to include a predetermined course of events that is usually considered to be inevitable. This means that once the wheels are in motion, there is nothing to stop the course of a said event or events from occurring. Destiny even has an interesting place in history. Beginning in the early 1840’s, something called “Manifest Destiny,” which became a part of the fabric of this very nation. It was the belief that it was inevitable for our nation to expand. Nothing could be done to stop it, not even war. It was during this time frame in history, the popular phrase, “Go west young man” was conceived.

All of us have a destiny. Sometimes the “writing is on the wall” as they say and at other times, its not so blatant. One thing that we do know about our destiny is whatever has occurred in the past, whatever is occurring in the here and now does not affect nor shape our destiny. It is determined through choices and decisions that we make now that will shape our tomorrows. Think about the lyrics of the song I selected above. Chaka Khan makes a powerful and bold statement when she says that “I can determine what becomes of me.” She points out that only we can determine what our outcome will be and no one else and she’s right.

It used to be believed that the state your in today will shape your future. Be very grateful that’s not nor never been the case. Tony Robbins is an example of this. I’ve seen him speak many times and he’ll tell you how poor he was. His living conditions weren’t the best and he was overweight. He looked at his situation and decided enough was enough. In one fell swoop he changed his life through decisions he made and certain actions he took. Today, Robbins is one of the most respected people on the planet!

Isn’t it amazing that Robbins went from a fat person living in squalor to the man you see today? Its not so amazing once you realize the power of shaping your destiny. What is your life like right at this moment? Are you enjoying life, are you successful or living in a state that you can describe as successful? How is your health, your finances, the state of your career or business, and your family? If your life isn’t what you desire, make decisions today that will change your destiny now!

You and only you can determine your outcome.