I have learned from great mentors like Jim Rohn or Tony Robbins that the biggest difference in people is hunger. Why one is getting what they want in life and another doesn’t get what they want is the former is hungry and the latter is not. In addition, the latter doesn’t want it bad enough.
So why is the first person hungry or hungrier. Does she/he have higher standards? The answer is yes, but it goes beyond that. The answer is that the hungry person has a bigger “Why” and many more compelling reasons than the person not getting the desired results.
I heard a story from success life coach Ed Mylett talk about how his doctor diagnosed some heart issues with Ed. Ed naturally was petrified of the diagnosis. However, the doctor was caring enough and open enough to tell Ed that he needed to change his lifestyle and added leverage on Ed as well. Ed has a daughter that he naturally loves dearly. The doctor asked Ed, “do you want to be here to walk your daughter down the aisle on her wedding day?”. Ed of course answered, “yes”. The doctor told him that if Ed kept up with his lifestyle that some other man will be giving away his daughter on her wedding. The doctor also told Ed, “if you do what I say and follow this, you will be around to give your daughter away”. Ed has been following his doctors recommendation by having a great health and fitness routine. Every time Ed does not feel like getting up to work out, he thinks of his daughter. As a result, Ed gets up and works out everyday. That is one of Ed’s many whys.
We as a result need to create that same leverage ourselves. High standards come from compelling reasons.
Take the time and define your purpose and define why you want to accomplish your goals. Write it down and keep it everywhere you go.