I know you probably didn’t think I’d ever write about something as devious as this.  But I couldn’t help it.  Robbing everyone else is so easy to do, and surprisingly, most people don’t realize the step by step process on how to do it.  Well, at least they don’t consciously realize it.  Some of you may actually know how to rob everyone at once and escape undetected.  If you’re one of them, then great!  But if you’re not, and you would be interested in learning how to, I urge you to read on!

I’ve got to be honest though, I didn’t know how to rob everyone at once until a few weeks ago.  I had a pretty good idea of how to do it but I made it so complex.  My friend captured it so simply.  He made it very clear to me.  I was so surprised by how simple and concise it was I asked him to repeat it.  I then pulled out my pen and notepad.

Here’s what he said.

The moment you try to be something you’re not, you’re not only robbing yourself, but you are robbing everyone else of everything you have to offer.

 

Please re-read that aloud.

The cat is out of the bag.

What does it mean to “try to be something you’re not”?

What are the principles you live by?  What are your morals?  What is your concept of integrity?  Who do you consider yourself to be? What do you represent?

Think about that for a moment…

Your answers to these questions are part of who you are.  So when you violate your principles, operate outside of your moral framework, lack integrity, and fail to represent what you’re about, you have officially tried to be something you’re not! And you have also just begun your heist on the world.  You have just begun to rob everyone else of what you have to offer.

 You are robbing yourself of the opportunity to spread your knowledge, wisdom, and experience into your surrounding society.  That moment when you are trying to be something you’re not is the moment where you have eliminated your opportunity to express your valuable thoughts and ideas.  It will also weaken your character because deep inside you will always know that you didn’t have the courage to stand for what you believe in.  You will live a life full of regret and disappointment.

Take myself for example, having this website with my personal writings containing my thoughts and ideas.  This is me. This is part of what I have to offer society.  There are people out there that have read this in the past or may even read it 10 years from now and find it valuable.  Hopefully you’re one of them.  Regardless, my point is this:  I would only be weakening my society and myself by not being me.  And part of me being me is sharing these concepts.  But if I never shared these ideas with anybody, who would actually know that I was hoarding these thoughts?  Who would know that I was robbing all of you?   

Nobody!

Except me.

You’re not innocent.  And neither am I.

I’ve actually robbed the world on many occasions.  Hiding my true thoughts and ideas in order to conform and seek acceptance.  And if you’re honest with yourself, then you’ll see you’ve got your fair share of robberies too.

But the first step to change is awareness.  So if you’re constantly trying to be something you’re not and don’t see anything wrong with it because your “friends” think you’re cool at the moment or because you get immediate gratification from it in someway, I am here to tell you this…

YOU’RE A THIEF!

But this crime is fairly easy to get away with.  After all, who will likely be the first person to know that you’re not true to yourself?  You! If not you, then maybe you’re fortunate enough to have some extremely honest people around you who also know you well enough to warn you.  But don’t count on it.  I find that these types of thieves are so common nowadays most people think nothing of them.

So, for you thieves out there don’t worry…

NO ONE WILL TELL ON YOU!

How to Keep a Clean Record

Stay true to yourself.  Live by your principles, morals, beliefs, and keep your integrity intact.  To do otherwise is not smart.  You’ll be robbing everyone else and yourself.  You’re life will ultimately be unrewarding and unfulfilling.  Stay positive, live fully, and reap the rewards by being the best version of you available.  Stand up for what you believe and make a positive difference!