Why are excuses so easy?

There is something that is really comfortable and convenient about them and unfortunately we as a people value comfort and convenience a little too much. It takes less effort to say "I can't" than it does to say "I can" because when you say to yourself that you "can't" do something, your job is done, you don't have to think about it anymore. When you say to yourself that you "can" do something it starts to get a little uncomfortable because you then have to think about HOW you are going to do it, you have to brainstorm some course of action and then, most importantly, you have to ACT. Taking action is progress but it isn't always enough because sometimes the actions you take do not cut it or they do not bring the results you hoped for, which means that you have to think some more, come up with another course of action and then ACT all over again and hope that it turns out better the next time. This is a process that has to be repeated over and over again which will bring you closer and closer to whatever it is that you hope to achieve, there is no other way and if you can see it through you will be rewarded. There is no greater feeling than knowing you earned it.

William Burt is the man leading the charge in overturning a law that prohibits the operation of mobile barbershops in the state of Iowa. His vision is to provide haircuts to those that do not have the resources to get them on their own, he wants to bring the barbershop to them. He spent time in prison for mistakes that he's made in his past but has completely turned his life around. Will is using the skills that he has developed over the years to cut hair and to move him one step closer to realizing his vision. It is easy to tell after 10 minutes of talking to him that excuses have no place in his life. He see's something on the other side of the current struggle that he is in and he is putting in the time and effort now so that he can enjoy it later.

He is setting a great example for anyone out there that is fighting for a dream or a vision because regardless of where you come from or what you've done, you are in control of what happens next. You and only you. Henry Ford once said, "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right". If you are struggling with making a decision or lack the confidence to take a chance, look yourself in the mirror, tell yourself that you can, and then do something about it.

Thank you for your time.