If you want to take control of your life be responsible for it. Don't make excuses and don't blame others. It's no one's fault but your own.

To take control of your life you need to be part of the decision. If you sit back and let others make decisions for you, you'll always feel like you're being pushed around.

If the outcome is important to you, spend the time and energy to make it happen the way you want it. Work hard, be persistent and don't quit.

Some outcomes, however, are out of your control. No matter how hard you work, no matter how much time and energy you put in to achieving the goal, some outcomes will surprise you. You can never plan for everything. All you can do is put your best foot forward and hope that the unexpected doesn't work against you.

When it does, forget it and move on. Remember, you can only control what you can control.

Lead on!