Too Good to Be True

Lay-off Tip #17: Too good to be true usually means too good to be true

Why is that? I am a trusting person. I believe in the things that people say. Some people call that naive. Maybe it is, but I'd rather live that way than constantly thinking that people have an ulterior motive. However, sometimes that can get you into trouble.

Being laid off and looking for short term assignments, I find myself seeing tons of articles and advertisements telling me to "get rich quick!" I know normally we are told to ignore those things, but sometimes I have to think that there is something there! Why would it be there if it wasn't true?!? Why aren't there "quick fixes" out there?

The reality is that everything that is worth something in life takes some work to achieve. It's like working out - if there was a miracle drug or exercise that we could all do to lose weight fast, we'd all do it. But then we'd take it for granted. However, when we commit ourselves to a 30 or 60 day workout routine and see positive results, we are so grateful and appreciative and have a newfound respect for ourselves.

I have a yoga video that I sometimes use, the lady says that you have to be accountable for yourself and put the effort in so that you can truly reap the benefits. If you work hard for it and truly earn it, then you are really living.

So although some of these "get rich quick" and "magic diet pills" may have some merit, the bottom line is that it takes a belief in yourself and a commitment to your future to live a happy, healthy life. It means not taking the easy road and putting in some blood, sweat and tears.

Think back to the times in your life where you have been truly proud of yourself or of others. Haven't they been when you, or that individual, really pushed him/herself and made a personal commitment? That's the good stuff.

Now, if I could only sell that timeshare I bought years ago ;)
Rachael