Q1* - Ask yourself this question every month.

Question: Why does it have to be this way?

Oftentimes, I find myself accepting less than ideal circumstances. The above quote is a great reminder that I can choose to make a change if I want to.

Once a month, I take this question and think deeply about my life, my relationships, my business, etc. More often than not, I do not make any wholesale changes. However, it does give me the chance to reflect and decide if I need to modify any of my behaviors or actions. Almost every time, I walk away with something I could do better.

For example, one day when my phone battery was running low and I didn't have a charger, I asked myself, "why does it have to be this way?" I thought for a minute and put it on my to do list to get a charger for my house, my office, and my briefcase. Since that day, I rarely have to worry about having a low battery.

Another time, I was sitting on the sidelines watching other people chase their dreams when I asked, "why does it have to be this way?"  It was that question that prompted me to buy my first rental house 10 years ago.  And, buying that initial investment property propelled me into so many exciting opportunities relationally, financially, and even spiritually.  It changed my life.

Sometimes a simple question is the only catalyst we need to make a little change that will make a big difference.

Why does it have to be this way for you?

*Be sure to read the Intro post to this blog series to get the most out of it.