Have cake. Eat cake.

I believe that you should never settle for anything less than what you deserve. I want to have my cake and eat it too! This is generally the way I feel about life, and this is generally the way things work out for me. Whenever I think that I might not be getting what I deserve, or I realize that I want something more- I speak up, I take action, I go after it, and I get it. Sometimes I even surprise myself with how easily things seem to work out. Of course, I have my doubts just like anyone else. I worry that things might not go as expected; and sometimes they don’t. But I go for it anyway. And if there are any speed-bumps along the way, I keep going. And in the end, things always seem to work out.

So I’ve been considering why my life is like this. Do I just have good luck? What makes me so special? I think an important part of getting what you deserve is being honest with yourself about what you in fact, truly deserve. In order to get something in return, you first have to offer something of value. I’m not saying that if you just work hard and do the right thing, everything will go as it should. Sometimes, you have to fight for it. But if you’re really working hard at your job or your relationship and not getting the proper return on your investment, don’t just accept it. Find a relationship or a job that will reward you for all your efforts. Keep looking until you find it. I promise that it exists. And if you’re continually getting less than what you think you deserve, it may be time to reevaluate the value and worth of what you’re offering and reconsider how you can contribute more in order to get more.

There’s a really good reason that this is all on my mind, but I can’t reveal too many details just yet. Keep checking back to read my posts each week to discover the exciting effects of my hard work unfolding.