Control…

Self control comes in dead last when humans are asked to describe their greatest “character strengths.”  We see ourselves as honest (even though we all lie).  We see ourselves as kind (even though we all have a mean streak).  We see ourselves as funny (even though few of us are).  We see ourselves as courageous (even though none of us consistently STANDS up to our boss, our brother, or anybody that could be a bother).  We see ourselves as modest and are even proud of it…

We are delusional about ourselves, that much is for certain.  However, we consistently see at least one fact about ourselves – we lack self control. Want more?

Here’s how. Move from your natural state toward your second nature. We all come into the world self centered and other controlling. Study babies and you’ll see this is FACT.  We cry to get what we want and start out thinking we are the center of the universe.  We are naturally self centered and other controlling. Want a normal life, stick to your default nature. You will enjoy lots of company…

Your second nature has to built if you want more. Excellence requires that we become CORE centered and self controlling. This is why we begin all our work, at BTL, around assisting our family, friends, and clients in their most important construction zone, their interior space. Want a great work and life? STOP living by default and following the herd.

Build your CORE and your self control. Identify your demon (demons) and take ’em on. Look in the mirror and see where you are out of control and face it. You are not meant to act like a baby or like your narcissitic neighbor. You are meant to become strong and mature through the trials and troubles you face. You are meant to STAND and lose the need to broadcast the fact you’re standing.

A great beginning place for exerting more self control would be in finishing what many have started and few finish, authoring the melody line of BTL. Authoring your CORE, OPUS, and PoPing it with discipline.

Are you mindlessly following the herd or are you cleaning up your mess, owning it, and getting on your builders journey in the direction of your dream? Only the few choose the discipline of dream and do. You choose. Your choices have consequences…