Don't settle for less than the BEST

I read this quote and it inspired me to share. How many times have we settled for less than what we deserve? Why?  Maybe we are fearful of the unknown. Maybe we are impatient of waiting for the best. This applies to many avenues in our lives:  jobs, friends, relationships, opportunites, etc. I think so many times in our minds we know we deserve better but it takes effort to obtain the best so we just settle because it is easy. The easy way seems to be acceptable and accommodating to us. I do not know why that is but it seems to be true. I have been guilty of settling for less that what I know in my heart I deserved.  I deserve the best and my kids deserve the best. I do not mean in material things. I mean a quality of life that builds character, integrity and seizes opportunities.  In today's world, if we don't teach our kids to strive to do their best, then we are settling for less in them. Same with employees, if we do not expect them to perform their best then again we are settling for less in them. This is applicable in relationships too. In my opinion, you receive what you allow your expectations to be. Do not settle for less than what you know you deserve. Do not invest your time in people or things that drain you emotionally. Your time is precious so invest it wisely. Time is something we can never get back. Surround yourself with positiveness. Have the courage to move past those road blocks that hold you back. There is more to life and living than just being "okay". Be a blessing to others. Be courageous. Be more. Be the BEST version of YOU.