Are you a participant or are you living on periphery of a productive society?

As the world changes we are required to change along with it but few see the path ahead clearly enough to know the right time to make said changes.  Sometimes these changes are as simple as switching lanes on an open highway but at other times appropriate timing and not only a clear vision of one's surroundings is required. For most we get caught up living our lives that we neglect to be more aware of the needs of the changing world around us.

I am a true believer of choices.  No matter what limitations we are subjected to through the ''lottery of life" at the core of it all each one of us has choices.  You have choice to work harder in order to achieve your goals or you choose to succumb to your "station in life" and merely exist on the 

periphery of a productive society.  Our choices only come about as a result of how honest we are with ourselves. How often do you take stock of your life?  Or do you just continue on the path you accidentally found yourself on years ago?  Have you ever truly taken the time to assess your true capabilities or do you conform to the box people have placed in?  Do you take responsibility for the choices you have made in life or are you in the camp of those that believe fate happens?  No action is in itself a choice not to change, whether you can see the options in front of you or you take it upon yourself to create options for yourself.

Now that does not discount those of us who are definitely more blessed than others but what of those who soar when life has been everything but giving.  Those who fervently search and claim what nature denied them at birth.  What is lacking in the efforts of those that never reach the “Promised Land” but is found by the few that do fulfill their life's ambitions.  If we are all truly seeking success why then do a few make it and the rest of are left wanting.

If we all want better what then stands in our way? How far back does one need to go to correct things? Was it in high school that we formed bad habits? Or picking our major in college?  Or is simply our personality that stands in our way?  Many people make the crucial error of choosing a career based on high salaries or what is in high demand at the time they are entering college.  So whether there is a high demand for doctors and nurses if you are not a caregiver by nature your success will not only be limited but the chances of you being happy at work are slim. If you are a creative person you will not do well in that job that requires research and thinking.

When making career, retirement investment or big purchases think your choices through.  Research where necessary but more importantly make your choices but do so wisely.