Leadership Value of the Day: You get what you pay for.

Leadership Value of the Day: You get what you pay for.

In these days we are often looking for the best deal the shortest and most efficient way to get somewhere, or achieve something. If that means cutting our thanksgiving day with family short, or waiting in a long line in the cold we are willing to go through it to get the best deal. We are a culture that has decided that we would rather find the short cut. This might be okay when it comes to your Christmas shopping or finding that perfect gift if you are willing to pay the price. Realize that you are not just paying money; you are sacrificing time. So how does this relate to leadership? Where does that leave us? There is no short cut to success. There is no road map that will guarantee that you will be successful. You have to be willing to pay the price, because you truly only get what you pay for. This does not mean to go out and buy the latest self-help book as soon as it comes out, although increasing your knowledge wont hurt your chances of being successful. The payment that is required for success is different form buying gifts. The price for success seems like it would be different for everyone; however this is not the case. The price for success is the same for everyone. It is having a belief system that allows you not to give up even in the tough times. Having the mettle to withstand the no’s and frustration of those that don’t get you or why you won’t just give up and do something else. The price is not being a quitter, and unfortunately most people are not built to withstand the pressure, they cannot pay the price, because it is too high for them, so they stop. When they stop they live a life that is reflective of the effort they put in. If you have paid the price for something and all you have to do is pick it up are you just going to sit at home and watch them advertise the item and wish you had one? No you are going to hop in the car and go get it. Many people refuse to hope in the car and they spend the rest of their lives paying that price. Your life will only reflect what you put into it and the price you are willing to pay. So for a better life make a choice. Do you want to continue to pay the price you are paying now and get what you have now, or are you willing to step it up? Work harder, knock on more doors, get more no’s and get what you have paid for.