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There’s a Difference Between a Want To and a Have To

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There’s a Difference Between a Want To and a Have To

“It’s so hard when you have to, and so easy when I want to.”

Sondia Anice Barnes, Author

 

As I see it. . . . . . . .

There’s a difference between a want to and a have to

 

When you want to do something . . . . your efforts seem to become effortless. You become eager to get your day started . . . . and you’re excited about your possibilities.

 

The time seems to fly by . . . . and you’re enjoying what you’re doing.

 

When you have to do something . . . . it can look like a mountain that you don’t want to climb. You can find . . . . more reasons on why procrastination is the best choice for you.

 

If and when you decide to start to climb the mountain . . . . every minute seems like a lifetime.

 

The difference between wanting to do something . . . . and having to do it . . . .  becomes the difference between success and failure. When you want to do something you have a purpose . . . . and enjoy what you’re doing.

 

When you want to do something . . . . you will take a giant step towards your future success.

 

Turn your have to . . . . into a want to.

 

There’s a difference between a have to and a want to is in your attitude . . . . and when the attitude is right you will enjoy what you want to do.

 

©2016, Lou Ludwig Success Tips, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

 

Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lou depends where in life one is,  the 'Have to' could make it into a  life changing experience:))

Loved this interpretation from you:The difference between wanting to do something . . . . and having to do it . . . . becomes the difference between success and failure. When you want to do something you have a purpose . . . . and enjoy what you’re doing.

 

Feb 13, 2016 01:13 PM
Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Very well said Lou Ludwig, and so very true!!  Great Blog!  Attitude makes a huge difference in life in general, and a 'want to' and a 'have to' can be like night and day. 

Feb 13, 2016 01:52 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Lou Ludwig your post reminded me of BOLD law - BE DO HAVE! First I have to BE , then DO and then only I can HAVE...

The 'DO' or action step is a must.

Feb 13, 2016 03:24 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Lou,  I have so many things going on right now that fall into both categories of which you speak.  You are absolutely right.  Moving them to the 'want' column makes a huge difference.  Mark

Feb 13, 2016 05:25 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Lou Ludwig . I do have to agree with the author and you that there is a huge difference.

Feb 13, 2016 05:56 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Lou. Have never heard of the quote or the author before, but the message makes good sense.

Feb 13, 2016 08:07 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Lou. The difference is indeed huge. Turning a have into a want is definitely a challenge! Enjoy your day!

Feb 13, 2016 08:08 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Lou.  The have to's become much easier when I convince myself that I want to!

Feb 13, 2016 08:46 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Want to or have to...totally different! I like want to so much better...

Feb 13, 2016 08:47 PM
Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

Good Morning Lou:

Excellent job in pointing out the difference.

The wants-- are something you can live without.

The have tos are imperative and of paramount importance.

 

Feb 13, 2016 09:41 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

When I want to do something it seems much easier than when I have to.

Feb 13, 2016 11:05 PM