When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on!

A very close friend of mine once told me that "when you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on" this saying has stuck with me ever since.

This simple yet powerful phrase is great ammunition to get you through those tough times when you think you have reached the "GAME OVER" point in your life. We all experience times in life when we are unsure how we are going to pay the next bill, make the next mortgage payment or buy food for the following week. When you get to this point... tie a knot and hang on tight.

Yes, things may get ugly, you may have people abuse you about a late payment or two, you may have your electricity cut off, you may receive some not so nice letters and emails or you may experience a vast array of other not so pleasant things. All you can to is keep on keeping on, no matter how hard the going may get. Just have faith that you will get through and life will deliver what you need eventually. If it seems like life is taking it's "sweet time" to jump in and save the day (trust me, that though has gone through my mind many times) "Come on life, I'm ready now, kinda need you to work your magic" this usually means there is a lesson to be learnt from your current situation and life is waiting for you to take the class. So make sure instead of breaking down and hating on the world and life that you keep an open mind and look for the lessons and opportunities that this not so pleasant situation may bring.

Always keep in mind that "you are where you are today because of what you have done leading up to this day" this can be a very hard thing to admit. You may find yourself instantly start blaming other people, situations, the world, your family, your job everything but yourself. Once you learn to take responsibility for your life, you are then able to control your life. Don't rely on anyone but yourself to be responsible for your success or otherwise.

Now that you can accept that the situation you may be in today, is a result of what you may have done in the past. You can find out what it was that maybe wasn't the smartest choice and avoid making that same mistake in the future. Remember the age old saying, "any man can make a mistake, but only a fool makes the same mistake twice". Choose to learn from your current situation and mistakes to avoid being in the same pain ever again in life. If you can do this, you are truly on your way to being your best.

So if it seems like you are at the end of your rope, tie a knot, have faith and hang on. Enjoy the ride, sometimes what you think is the worst period of your life is reflected on as one of your best in years to come.

See you at the top!