I'm so happy for her that these untoward incidents actually made her to stop and think about her life and re-prioritize her life, which she never did before.

She turned loss of loved one and loss of job into power and strength.

Because of these incidents, she had courage and decided to be her own boss by joining her friends in a business venture. She feels that she has now more control of her life and career.

She explained to me that she now gains more satisfaction from life which she never felt before.

Is this what we call "blessing in disguise" for her? My friend has definitely changed a lot...at least for better.

Most of us will not budge from our comfort zone unless something very dramatic happens to us: loss of loved ones, divorce, loss of job, or sickness.

How many of us dream of being our own boss but no action taken?

Do you want what happened to my friend to happen to you so that you'd really sit down and think about your life? And do things that you really love?

Or, do you want to do it now?

The choice is yours.

Do not wait for things to happen. Take charge of your life proactively. Take my friend's experience as an inspiration to live your dreams.

Whenever I feel down or my plans did not go as I wanted, I will always refer to my 'why' list. The list gives me strength not to give up.

Now, you have done with your 'why' list.

Another important step is to take a personal inventory of you. You have to know where you are now before you go somewhere.

To simplify your job, there is an e-book called "Benchmark" that can assist you to take inventory of yourself. It's a great tool that helps you in determining where you are and where you want to go, in every aspect of your life. It's a 10-page e-book in PDF format. Please note that it might take a while to download but it's worth effort. You can get a copy of this e-book at this URL:

http://www.financiallyrich.com/benchmark.asp

It's a great experience doing this exercise. This simple exercise not only allows you to step back but also to make sure that you are in right direction. After exercise, if you realize that you are in wrong direction, make corrections to go back on track.

Having completed your 'why' list and personal inventory, you've laid groundwork for success. Congratulations!