So Washington passed a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s healthcare system and President Barak Obama signed it into law. The legislation has a price tag of just south of one trillion dollars. Add that to the 14 trillion we already owe. This almost incomprehensible sum of money has to come from somewhere but where exactly? Well, from you the taxpayer of course.

The news of this one trillion dollar healthcare overhaul really got me thinking. It really made me realize how insignificant external affairs are to one’s own personal achievement. Can any governmental decision have an impact on how to succeed in life?

So many people today are in favor of what our government is doing with the economy, healthcare, foreign affairs and other issues. Meanwhile, an equal number are not for it in the least. But seriously, do any of these issues have anything to do with your own personal success?

For over two centuries now there has been a government in place making decisions on the direction of America. And during that entire time there have always been two schools of people; one in favor of these decisions and one against. Has any governmental decision ever held a person back from achieving all they’re capable of?

The answer is a resounding NO! Or, to put it another way, it will only have an impact on your level of success if you allow it to.

Throughout history, whatever may have been going on in the economy and regardless of the decisions made by the government, there have always been people who have done very, very well for themselves. How to succeed in life has never been a function of governmental decisions or any other external circumstances for that matter.

So whether or not you agree with the decisions the Obama administration is making on healthcare, the economy or whatever, it should have no impact on your success.

This quick video should help you to realize this – after all it’s been going on for over 200 years now in the U.S.

Yes, the decisions of government frequently force us to look at things in a different way. But, this is always a very good thing. Those who can adapt to a changing environment are the ones who will always do well and succeed. While those who do will be left in the dust.

And I think we’ve all seen that the only constant we have in life is change.

Even if you fail to see the bright side of a governmental decision, at least understand that it will have little to no impact on how you can succeed in life. Success has always been and will always continue to be a personal responsibility.

Those who get hung up on external affairs as reasons why they’re not able to make it in life or in business are living in victimhood. And the harsh reality is that there is no such thing as a successful victim.

Those who rise above external circumstances and take personal responsibility for their own lives are the ones who will survive and thrive.

So whether or not you agree with this historic health care overhaul passed by President Barak Obama, you’ve got to understand that it truthfully has zero impact on your potential for success.

One thing you can do to make sure you keep yourself from falling victim to any external circumstances is to submerge yourself in positivity. This may sound simplistic but it’s true, it works. There is no better way to do that than to read a good, uplifting book.

Doing so will help you to filter the circumstances and negativity out of your life.

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I recently read a book entitled The Go-Giver by Burg & Mann – in fact I’ve read it multiple times. I’m not necessarily endorsing the book but what I will say is it’s one of the best business books I’ve read recently.

The basic message of the book is one of reciprocity; that in order to receive anything in life you must first give. I’ve read tons of business books and the lessons taught in The Go-Giver – a seemingly simple little 130 page book – are essential for success in today’s economy.

The most important lesson is this: you must give freely without want in order to get.

This lesson holds particular importance especially in today’s economic climate. People today are very cautious about what they do with their money. They won’t want to do business with somebody if they do not first trust that person and see them as a valuable resource.

The days of a slick ad campaign or standing at the top of a mountain screaming that you’re the best are no longer effective vehicles for success. This new, emerging economy demands that you prove your value to others first before they’ll want to do business with you.

You can do this by freely giving value without expecting or asking for something in return. I’ve personally put this lesson into practice in my own life and business and it’s truly a miracle to see what has happened.

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