1Your Biggest Obstacle: YOU!

It had long since come to my attention that people ofaccomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them.They went out and happened to things.

—Leonardo da Vinci

Are you not getting ahead in your life and career due to any of the following situations or reasons?

“I was born to the wrong family.”

“My parents didn’t push me when I was growing up. That’s why I can’t get ahead.”

“I was born in the wrong era.”

“I wish I had time to take a professional enrichment class.”

“My boss doesn’t understand me.”

“I had all the right qualifications for the job. I guess they didn’t like me.”

“I was told I would receive some help to finish my project, but I haven’t received any.”

If you’re sabotaging yourself, you’re not alone. ...

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