Most of us drift from day to day complaining about our
boring schedule and yet, almost never lift a finger to do anything different.
It’s somehow comforting and comfortable for us to wrap ourselves up in a
familiar misery we’ve come to count on as the one constant thing in life. It’s much
easier to do nothing different and to cruise through life on auto pilot
expecting a miracle or someone to rescue us from our fate. This is so much
easier than taking a risk, stepping out of our comfort zone, and maybe having
to face our fears. That’s what it takes to break through to our authentic self.
That’s what it takes to win!
I must admit I was one of those people who lived life like
that. It wasn’t that I didn’t have good ideas. I did! The problem was I couldn’t
get anyone to encourage me and so I let everyone discourage me. I didn’t really
believe in myself, so I gave them power over my life choices! I did that to
myself my whole life until I met Arsen Marsoobian. He invited me to attend his
event. It was called “The Time of Your Life is Now!” and it was an incredible watershed
event in my life.
See, I had suffered a heart attack and after about nine
months of struggling with the medications, I wasn’t sure how much longer I was
going to live with this condition. My life was drifting toward a place where I
couldn’t see much use for me to hang around. I couldn’t do a lot of the things
I used to be able to do. It was simply a huge and painful struggle each day.
Arsen’s event changed all of that and made me believe I had something more to
contribute to life.
Arsen Marsoobian is seventy seven years old, he’s had two
quadruple bypass surgeries, and he keeps on going! Arsen isn’t just getting by
these days…he’s living his life his way! And now he’s published his own book
called, “Don’t Die!” The book is about adding life to your years no matter what
your age. If you’re one of those people in between careers or standing at the
fork in the road of your life, you might want to grab this book. It’s a funny,
heartwarming, and powerful book that will point you in the right direction,
which is coincidentally, the way you want your life to go rather than the way
it’s been.
Even before Arsen wrote his book, he had affected the way I
looked at life. I should say he infected me with his enthusiasm and common
sense. See, Arsen doesn’t just say it, he lives it! And he inspired me to
believe in myself even when I didn’t believe in myself. As a direct result of
his infectious enthusiasm, he encouraged me to begin my writing career. And I
did! A year later I had finished my first serious book and stayed with the
project all the way to publication. A lot of people talk about writing a book
and some people actually write the book, but very few get it published. I did
what I set out to do and saw it through to the end thanks to Arsen.
What I learned from Arsen Marsoobian is to be grateful for
everything I have, to use my skills and talents as best I can, and to never
give up on my dreams. He was right! It was worth it! I am now doing what I
always dreamed of my whole life. Don’t let the negativity around you stop you
from realizing your dreams. Whoever you are, you have a story, a painting, or a
song to sing. It’s already in your heart and you know it’s there, so go after
it! If you need a push, I suggest you spring for the fifteen bucks and buy
Arsen’s book. And if you like it let him know. Please remember the key to long
life is: DON”T DIE!
