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It's Already Done!

Know that your hard work will pay off especially if you are working with purpose and in faith

A familiar echo that we can all attest to hearing from individuals in our midst is "When will I achieve success?"

Those may not be the exact words, but you get the gist. It’s the desire to get what you have been working very hard for in your personal or professional life.

This week’s wisdom is a reminder of something you may already know: It's Already Done.

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You have to work to get to the location where ‘x’ marks the spot, the place where your treasure/success is buried. One of my all-time favorite books is “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. It speaks to the journey that most everyone embarks on in their lifetime, which is the longing to find one's purpose or treasure. 

The book is written in a way that you can place yourself in the lead character’s shoes and take that exact same journey, see the sights, make the stops and get to the place where ‘x’ marks the spot.

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You may even add a few more chapters because of your lifestyle, one never knows. What doesn’t change is that we all must experience the journey in order to tell our story.

Know that your hard work will pay off especially if you are working with purpose and in faith. What’s for you will come to you in due time. Don’t fret, it’s on the way because It’s Already Done.

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