| You are not so sure that quitting smoking is for you. | | | | There, you are sitting in front of a very busy, but |
| But, you have had so many times where you have | | | | resolved older banker. He reviews your information at |
| come close to the decision. You would really like to | | | | his desk with a frown. He asks, a car loan? Yes, you |
| quit, you just aren't sure you can really do it. | | | | say. You have two jobs, yes as of an hour ago. He |
| You really can! Remember an accomplishment you | | | | says just a moment.... |
| completed, and all of the uncertainty you felt as you | | | | He leaves you at the desk to think of what you |
| began the project. Jump back to those early days.... | | | | have propelled yourself into. Your life has just taken |
| You found an old car that you really wanted to buy. | | | | a brand new course. You will be missing time away |
| It was really expensive, maybe way more money | | | | with your friends, you cannot stay home with your |
| than you have ever even seen in your bank account. | | | | girlfriend at night anymore, and you might lose some |
| You never would be able to afford it. | | | | great times because of it. Is this worth all the |
| You decide to call about the car anyway. Something | | | | pressure and the effort? |
| in your being tells you, that you can do this. You are | | | | The answer is yes, and you sit back in the chair, with |
| not sure yet how, but you really want to see this | | | | a certain feeling that you can handle all the stress to |
| car. | | | | come. Stress from an irate girlfriend, some pressure |
| You go to the garage, you walk around the car. It is | | | | from your friends about what you should be doing, |
| a mess, but a beautiful mess. It needs a new taillight, | | | | and the advice but stress from your parents. |
| a windshield, and the bumper is gone. The tires are | | | | The banker comes back with a smile, and grants you |
| really blown, and when it starts, there is not a lot of | | | | the loan. He shakes your hand, and you leave feeling |
| promise on how reliable it is. | | | | jubilant! Your instantaneous plan has been so right, |
| But the seats are immaculate, the dash is in good | | | | you are certain of it. And, you start your new job in |
| shape, and it has all of its emblems. You love this old | | | | two hours. |
| thing! | | | | Over the next few years, you pay back the loan. |
| The seller is watching you, and you are afraid of the | | | | You work two jobs, you find resources you never |
| final conversation. He is really happy to have you | | | | thought you had, and you learn two trades in the |
| show up, there have been lots of calls, but you are | | | | meantime. Your experience at these part-time jobs |
| the first. You do a crazy thing, you both agree on a | | | | brings you forward to eventually owning your own |
| price, and shake hands. | | | | business. |
| He tells you that he will be expecting your money by | | | | You dedicate yourself to refurbishing this car, and |
| Monday, Tuesday tops. Today is Saturday. You are | | | | buying some much needed parts. You learn how to |
| feel faint-you can't believe what you have just | | | | repair brakes, electrical problems, and headliners. You |
| promised this man. | | | | buy a paint job package, and eventually, your baby is |
| On the way home, you decide you have to find the | | | | like new. |
| money. So, you review your options. | | | | You have taken the challenge, and it grew into more |
| 1. The bank is open, maybe I could get a loan. | | | | than you ever thought it should. You have moved |
| 2. Mom always said I could borrow some money | | | | into a responsible and dedicated young professional. |
| from her | | | | Your friends are still hanging out at the mall, and you |
| 3. I have another job offer that could pay the car | | | | are now able to drive them there, in your shiny toy. |
| off. | | | | This is the same process with your smoking addiction. |
| These are really good options. You call your dad's | | | | You don't just quit. You resolve yourself to the |
| friend back about that second job. Is the job still | | | | equation of being motivated to quit. You have to |
| available? He asks, can you start tonight? You don't | | | | want it in your belly. You are taking this on because |
| hesitate; you jump at it, and say, yes. You have the | | | | you see the goal, and it is the right objective for you. |
| job! Now, you start tonight, and you have some | | | | Find that diamond in the rough reason to quit, and |
| time, so you head to the bank. | | | | plan to polish it to perfection. |