it cost something...

...anything worth it's salt, that is (which after watching Modern Marvels:salt I can now tell you where that saying comes from).

Have you ever had anything happen to you of significance that didn't cost something? In fact, I would say some of the things that are sweetest in life carry the heftiest price tags.

Being financially free, raising great kids, maintaining healthy relationships, being successful in your career; all have a large price tag attached. The sad thing is that most people haven't counted the cost and they get frustrated and quit way to early without paying it out.

I often wonder how many people gave up on the brink of getting their payday. How many people were literally one step, one day, or one idea away and quit because it got too hard.

It's this thought that keeps me paying it out and keeps me determined. You see, I want the payday and I'm stubborn enough and determined not back down until I get it. How about you?