By David Tepera, February 19, 2025

Every day, we are making countless decisions that affect our lives. So, are you getting paid from all the hard work and dedication, or paying for the past destructive behavior?

Now, let’s think about this because your current status is from every decision ever made. Some of my past decisions cost me more money than I’d like to admit. Once I matured, I realized losses were only lessons to make me stronger.
Even today, Tina and I have learned that when situations don’t go our way, it’s because a better plan is heading towards us. All you have to do is stay positive and attract goodness into your life.
Listen, if you are paying for bad decisions from the past, then how will you overcome them? What discipline is needed to move forward and leave the past behind you? Besides habits, you might need to change your social circle.
Like I told my kids when they were teenagers, “you are who your friends are”. Who ever you’re running around with, that’s what others opinions are of you. Chose your friends wisely.
How would you rate your health? Are you paying for prescriptions and doctor’s appointments because you chose to not exercise and eat from the grease pit?
I know there are exceptions when it comes to diagnoses, but if you’re honest, you know what I’m pertaining too. Again, I’m not casting stones because I’ve lived life to it’s fullest when I was younger.
Just know, your future relies on the decisions of today, so what’s your next step?
The next time you go into work, be the most positive and helpful employee of all. Don’t let anyone out work you. Ask or find extra projects, be the happiest person in the building, then the promotions and pay raises will come your way.
Your body is your temple. How will you treat it today? Are you abusing your body with bad decisions, or exercising, eating healthy foods, and staying hydrated with water?
Believe me, I understand the struggle of keeping a healthy diet. America has a fast-food grease pit on every corner. There’s a reason donut shops open at five am. Convenience and laziness is our enemy.
Come on, you can make today the beginning of better decisions. Each day it get’s easier because you are on a mission to get paid. You got this.