Successful people have many attributes in common that they lay claim to for their success in life. On the other hand; unsuccessful people have one thing in common that they all suffer from. This one thing is a thought disease known as excusistis. What’s excusitus? Excusitis is an ailment (non-clinical of course) that causes people to make lame excuses for not being able find success, or achieve a certain thing in their lives.
“Excusitis: The Hallmark of The Unsuccessful.”
Indeed, the hallmark of the unsuccessful is having a penchant for making lame excuses. And unfortunately, we know it is found far and wide across every corner of the land. But, there is a cure. Excusitis can be fought off and defeated. There is a vaccine so to speak, for this thought disease. But before you can cure it, it has to be diagnosed first. As such, we aim to help you do just that, by isolating the lame excuses typically made by the unsuccessful. So, scour through this collection of common excuses typically found in an infected mind. Behold:
77 COMMON EXCUSES THAT KILL SUCCESS
1. If only I were more self-disciplined…
2. If only I had better habits…
3. If only I were smart enough…
4. If only I didn’t have a wife and a family…
5. If only I had enough influence…
6. If only I had enough money…
7. If only I were more confident…
8. If only I had an education…
9. If only I went to a good school…
10. If only I could get good job…
11. If only someone would hire me…
12. If only I had more time…
13. If only times were better…
14. If only I could get motivated…
15. If only conditions around me were better…
16. If only I could live my life over again…
17. If only I were younger…
18. If only I were older…
19. If only I could do what I really wanted…
20. If only I had been born rich…
21. If only I dared assert myself…
22. If only I had the talent some people have…
23. If only I had embraced passed opportunities…
24. If only I could meet the “right people”…
25. If only people didn’t get on my nerves…
26. If only I didn’t have to keep house and look after the children…
27. If only my boss appreciated me…
28. If only I could just get started…
29. If only I had somebody to help me…
30. If only my family understood me…
31. If only I lived in a big city…
32. If only I could save enough money…
33. If only I were free…
34. If only I had the personality of some people…
35. If only I did not have to work so hard…
36. If only my talents were known…
37. If only I could just catch a break…
38. If only I could get out of debt…
39. If only I hadn’t failed…
40. If only I knew how…
41. If only everybody didn’t oppose me…
42. If only I could stop worrying…
43. If only I married the right person…
44. If only people weren’t so dumb…
45. If only I were sure of myself…
46. If only I were luckier…
47. If only other people understood me…
48. If only my fate were not already pre-destined…
49. If only I were not so out of shape…
50. If only I hadn’t lost my money…
51. If only my family were not so extravagant…
52. If only I lived in a different neighborhood…
53. If only I didn’t have a “past”…
54. If only I owned my own business…
55. If only other people would listen to me…
56. If only there wasn’t something wrong with me…
57. If only I was born in the right country…
58. If only the government didn’t require such high taxes…
59. If only I didn’t care what others thought…
60. If only I had been given a chance…
61. If only I now had a chance…
62. If only other people didn’t “have it in for me”…
63. If only I were good with money…
64. If only I were a different gender…
65. If only I were a different race…
66. If only the government weren’t against me…
67. If only I were better at technology…
68. If only I were stronger…
69. If only I were better looking…
70. If only I weren’t so lazy…
71. If only nothing happened to stop me…
72. If only I could change…
73. If only I could read better…
74. If only I had a better memory…
75. If only things weren’t so crazy in the world right now…
76. If only I had never given up that one time…
77. If only I had good health…
Bonus Lame Excuse…..
Bonus: If only I didn’t make so many excuses…
Diagnosis
Alright, you’ve run the gambit of excuses commonly uttered by the unsuccessful. If you came across any excuses you currently cling to or believe in, then you’ve just self-diagnosed yourself with excusitis. If this is the case for you, don’t be too alarmed, all hope is not lost. In fact, this knowledge is power, because now you know where you stand. But more importantly, now you know you need a cure.
The Cure
So what’s the cure for being susceptible to lame excuses? Believe it or not, the cure for excusitis is quite simple. The cure is belief.
When a person believes that anything is possible for them, they won’t allow themselves to be duped by an excuse. Belief allows people to short circuit thoughts related to them not being good enough, smart enough, rich enough, or just enough to accomplish something.
Belief triggers within us, a knowing, that regardless of any perceived limitation, we can use our minds and resourcefulness to circumvent any and all obstacles.
Related: How to Stop Making Excuses
Final Thoughts
Success is your birthright, but only if you believe it to be so. So, crush your excusitis, zero out your excuses, and believe… truly believe that you can be, do, and have whatever it is you want in this life, and have it you will.
“If You Believe You Can Do a Thing, You Can Do It.”
Till next time,
STRIVE
PS – Dream chasing it tough, but not impossible. If you’re looking for a bit more encouragement to push you towards what’s possible for you, check out these quotes.
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