How do you get to the top really? Or practically speaking what tools do your require to do that? Is it all about the connections you have to make with the industry? Or is it all independence - you can do it! believe in yourself!..
Ok you've gone through several motivational materials and ended up being more depressed than motivated. So whats the problem?
The problem is self sufficiency... and it is not only reserved to an individual - but also reliance on other people.
When we deal with man to man relationships, usually there are many motives - for the sake of money, fame, pride, and whatever you see happening in the news.
How do we get a real source of motivation and drive that is not dependent on the world and its circumstances?
Turning to God for the right reasons
Many people turn to God for explicit reasons - they want to get rich, they want to get popular they want specifics. They dont get it because they ask amiss, that they would spend it on their own pleasures. We would see that the world inspires many 'standard' values into every individual - causing them to think in terms of dollars, cents and with their eyes. You would ask yourself a few questions to see your own heart:
1) Would I be doing what I am doing if I were not paid a high sum?
2) Would I be doing what I am doing if no one knew what i was doing?
3) Would I be doing what I am doing because it would benefit others more?
Say no to questions one and two: What you doing is superficial and is world inspired
Say yes to question three: God inspired intentions
How do I get to where God intends for me to go then? Hear what He has to say in Jeremiah 29:11-12,
"For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not evil, to give you a future and a hope"
To understand this verse, we simply have to read it over and see that it is not 'do this and you will become rich....' do that and you will be .... God is simple saying in verse 12,
"Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you."
The LORD says and He will listen to us, not that He would give us a instant win lottery ticket, but He will listen to what we have to say - our worries, fears, don't know's, and what if's, and then tell us What He has for us.
How can I believe a God i dont see? - He's not on facebook
Simply, one has to be 'open' to experience God. In the world, being 'open' just really means 'alright, ill give it a shot...'. Most often times, giving a 'shot' does not work - it just doesn't. You hear people around you saying 'we will see how it goes...', 'just try, and if it doesnt work move on'.. STOP!! take those phrases out of your head and start using action words! Actions words are words like Yes and No. Actually action words ARE words like Yes or No.
Do or Do not , there is no try... Yoda is dead but im digging this phrase for sure.
When you are totally 'open' for God in His perspective, your heart is set out on seeking God, and wanting to know Him even if you have doubts on His existence. To doubt is a carnal response and human nature - the disciples of Jesus were undoubtfully, doubting of His abilities. God said that those seek Him would find Him. If you sense it in your heart now to want to know this God, I would ask that you invite Him into your heart - ask Him in prayer:
"God, I dont know you for the most part of my life,
I dont know where im going,
Or how things are gonna work,
Im tired of trying to sort things out on my own
And I put down this pride of my life,
And all I've ever wanted
In exchange for humility,
Lead me, and direct me,
And show me the things in store for me,
I am willing to trust in You
In Jesus name i pray, Amen"
"For our sakes He was pierced, the Son of He Who sent Him, that all would receive life, as many as those who received"