We all have a Blockbuster Hollywood movie in us. A successful Bestselling Epic Novel that could top the charts. Most of us become a prime candidate to share this story when we reach a more experienced level (age) in life. That is likely to happen when we slow down from the “Instant Gratification – give me results now” attitude to a more mature outlook in life. Yes, I know some people never lose that “Instant Gratification Need” and that is perfectly apparent from credit card balances across the western world. Mine is no different…
Growing old? Or just more experienced?
I mentioned in my article “Celebrate Now Rather Than Later“, to build an Air Of Success in your life. We build an identity of ourselves throughout our life. That is largely based on Attitude and Experience. The only difference between a young and an old person is their life experience. Some stay young in their outlook and attitude while others get a bit too serious about everything and age incredibly fast. Your life; this “experience” of yours can be harnessed into a story that would be very interesting and compelling to other people.
More bestselling novels come from authors over the age of 50 than from any other age. One could infer that those with more life experience are probably better suited to writing novels that make sense and that dip into the human experience.
Your very own epic blockbuster
One word: Longevity. You have the responsibility to your family, friends and yourself, to hang around for as long as you can in this life. You have unique life experiences that no one else have got to share with humanity. My personal opinion is that everyone has a book in them; a feature best-selling novel that would translate into a blockbuster movie or mini-series on TV. It would hold every other person on the edge of their seats for the duration of the story and only “you” hold the key to translate that “epic story” to the rest of the world.
There is no such thing as an average person or an average life. It is only what we perceive it to be and many times we perceive it to be something we’ve been told to think… food for thought!
You are the most important person in your life! Share your story somehow. You owe it to everyone around but foremost, you owe it to yourself.
Have a most outstanding day
Sean Rasmussen
Success Communicator
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P.S. My mum reads my blog (Hi Mum). She has been telling me about the book that she has been thinking about writing for the past 30 years. I’m hoping this post will manifest a resulting book. I can’t wait to read it. 
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Sean , I was having a conversation only yesterday with myself on this very subject. We talked about the need to write a book some day in the future so the younger generation & our kids could have a true comparison as to how great they have it today & all the opotunities we never had which they seem to take for granted . I have no doubt my life & experiences would make a blockbuster movie , maybe some people would even think my story was fiction. Your MINDSET MASTERY book has moved me so much , that today I have added to my goals list the writing of this book. Thankyou Sean for your inspiration.
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Hello there Sean,s MUM you must be so proud of your little boy , lets both write that book we,ve putting off. Like he say,s we owe it to ourselves & our loved ones.
regards
Allen (FISHERMAN)
A fantastic and positive article Sean! People do want instant gratification and are so greedy. I was thinking earlier about “the American dream” and what it’s supposed to be. I suppose it’s really the same dream for nearly every country, so it’s not necessarily American. It’s the idea that a person can start with nothing and become something great. That could be fame, success, money, wealth and so forth. What it’s turning into, is a lust for money, fame and power. So what does a person do when they make 100 million dollars? They generally live an extravagant lifestyle and move up in social order and in essence, become a totally different person in many cases.
You and I, along with many others see wealth as something other than just these shallow ideals. A mature person of strong character will handle success and power in such a different way than most; however, we are really the minority. I sure hope your Mum writes that book! And you’re so right about being older and more mature. There’s no better time than to write a book! Though I am not rich, I am positive and learning so much. I love life and am proud of who I am. Your perception of success and wealth is of the highest integrity and should be an example for everyone. Have a great day Sean:)
Thanks Bobby! Do you know what the Australian dream is? It’s to own your own house… That’s it! We are indeed very humble. I think our “powers to be” had different ideas for us than the Americans. LOL
When will we see your book, Bobby? I, for one, will be a first up reader of it. Make it signed copy by the way.
My mums book will be forthcoming, I’m sure. Now that she has read this post (she keeps an eye on me), there will be a sense of urgency. I have some “subtle” presents for her 80th birthday that will be delivered by my 2 sons when we arrive there in a few weeks.
Hi Fisherman
My Dad was a fisherman, you know. A very good one at that, too. You would have liked him.
Allen, if I have one ounce of influence on you writing a book, I will be very proud. Save me a signed copy, mate.
To realize you are already a success in whatever you do is the path to strengthening your self-esteem. The road to unconditional love and unlimited self-acceptance is what matters. Where you go from there, whether you decide to change your life focus, is simply a different way to explore your inner spirit and unleash your soul.
As usual, Liara, you are spot on
Thank you. Much appreciated.