It’s not what I want right now that matters but rather what do I want in the future. I know that I am not alone when I speak of wanting instant gratification. The choice between eating the pizza now and stay fat or eat the salad and become thin later. We all desire to be thin but for some reason the urge for instant gratification over rides our thoughts and controls our actions.

What helps you focus on your goals? For me, I have to consistently see the goal and become obsessed with it. For example: This blog is a major part of keeping me on track. When I write and keep it up to date, it becomes my primary focus. In the beginning, I was more interested in seeing how much money I could make with this website. (BTW: I’ve turned off all advertising). Now my goal is simple - lose the weight and live the life I want. Not now but soon!

Where is Tony Robbins when you need him? I have a goal. I have the desire. I have the tools needed to achieve my goal. Nothing can stop me from reaching my goal if it is truly my desire to achieve.

“Do you remember the man that gave up smoking, drinking, sex, and pizza? He was healthy right up to the day he killed himself.”

I need to replace a bad habit with a good habit. Deprivation is one key to failure. So, when I quit smoking I need to exchange it for something else that I like.