Raising Standards

It's always enticing to look at someone else and say, "Hey, they're not living in abundance and success, so why should I try?"

I certainly hope you are not asking that question, but if that thought creeps into your mind my short answer is:

Why are you looking at someone else's life to live your own?

Today, I ask you to raise your standards. And I use the word "standards" in a military sense.

A standard is an emblem or flag of an army that was raised on a pole to become the rallying point in a battle. 

Your standard is your life, your dreams, your goals, and your purpose.

Keep your eyes fixed on those things and you will be fine.