Risk & Business Magazine McFarlan Rowlands Fall 2015 | Page 28

Live An Extraordinary Life
So Countless Others Will As A Result
BY: JOHN DiJULIUS, PRESIDENT, THE DiJULIUS GROUP

W

ho are you not to be great? Over
the last ten years, I have had a
personal purpose statement, a vision of
what I want to accomplish in my lifetime,
and which has served me greatly through
good times and tough. I have had this
vision posted on my bathroom mirror, it
is in my wallet, and it’s on my desk in my
office. It reads, “Live an extraordinary life
so countless others do as well.”
Who are you to be ordinary? I don’t
want to live an extraordinary life so I
have a bigger bank account, nicer car,
house, and more toys. I know that if I
live an extraordinary life, so many others
will as a result. And if I do not find a
way to live an extraordinary life, I will
probably end up cheating thousands of
people. Undeveloped potential cheats
those around us, those we touch,
influence, and impact, as well
as deprives ourselves of joy,
satisfaction, and opportunities.
Living our life to its fullest
potential is not an opportunity; it is
our responsibility.
Who are you to deny greatness?
It is an obligation to be the best
version of ourselves we possibly
can be, every day. Not just for us
and how our life will benefit,
but also for all the people
depending on us: our spouse,
children, friends, employees,
coworkers, Customers, and
our community. Living an
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