{"id":4586,"date":"2023-10-17T05:24:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T09:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/be-careful-what-you-take-for-granted\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T05:24:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T09:24:15","slug":"be-careful-what-you-take-for-granted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/be-careful-what-you-take-for-granted\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Careful What You Take For Granted"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When was the last time you paused to acknowledge all the wonderful things in your life such as good health, a roof over your head, and people who love you? The fact is that most people are so busy chasing things they don\u2019t have, that they fail to appreciate the things they do. Be careful what you take for granted.<\/p>\n

Some people think they\u2019re in reasonably good health, their relationships are solid, and they have stashed away enough savings for an emergency. That gives them breathing room to take their eye off the ball and focus on other matters. After all, what could go wrong?<\/p>\n

Plenty!<\/p>\n

When you take people or things for granted, you put them in jeopardy. It\u2019s not enough to make up for neglect after they\u2019ve slipped away.\u00a0As the saying goes, \u201cPeople say you don\u2019t know what you\u2019ve got until it\u2019s gone. Truth is, you knew exactly what you had\u2026you just never thought you\u2019d lose it.\u201d<\/p>\n

When you lose sight of the things that matter, you put them in jeopardy.<\/p>\n

What Do You Take For Granted?<\/h3>\n

Continuously remind yourself of the wonderful things in your life. Here are 10 things you should never take for granted:<\/p>\n

Relationships.<\/strong><\/span> Think about the energy consumed to build meaningful relationships. Do you continue to put your heart into them or expect friendships<\/a> to take care of themselves? Invest in relationships to avoid the time repairing them.<\/p>\n

Winning. <\/strong><\/span>When you\u2019re winning a game, you may begin to taste victory. But that\u2019s when you\u2019re most vulnerable. In the immortal words of Yogi Berra, the baseball legend, \u201cIt ain\u2019t over \u2018til it\u2019s over.\u201d<\/p>\n

Youth.<\/strong><\/span> Children don\u2019t stay young forever. In fact, before you know it, they\u2019ll grow up and have kids of their own. If you want to be part of your child\u2019s life, make it a priority, because time won\u2019t wait.<\/p>\n

Special moments.<\/strong><\/span> When you account for every second, you miss precious moments<\/a>. Enjoy the moment. You won\u2019t have it again.<\/p>\n

Employee loyalty.<\/strong><\/span> Most executives say that attracting and retaining<\/em> employees is a top priority. Too bad their actions don\u2019t match their words. According to a poll<\/a>, \u201cNearly half of American workers (46%) have left a job because they feel unappreciated.\u201d*<\/p>\n

Customers.<\/strong><\/span> Many companies work hard to attract<\/em> new customers and then neglect them to chase new business<\/em>. That\u2019s their loss. Be careful what you treat as a given.<\/p>\n

Goodness of people.<\/strong> <\/span>Do you take the time to thank people who made a difference in your life? If you wait too long, that person may pass away, and you\u2019ll lose the chance forever.<\/p>\n

Success. <\/strong><\/span>Some people who rise to the top get overconfident. They rarely look over their shoulder to see if competitors are gaining ground. Remember, success is not guaranteed, it\u2019s temporary.<\/p>\n

Good times.<\/strong><\/span> Some folks think good times will last forever\u2026until they don\u2019t. Life is filled with ups and downs, so make the most of the in-betweens.<\/p>\n

Freedom.<\/strong><\/span> Be careful what you take for granted. As former President Ronald Reagan said, \u201cFreedom is a fragile thing and it\u2019s never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by way of inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people.\u00a0And those in world history who have known freedom and then lost it have never known it again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Appreciate What You Have<\/h3>\n

Some people who have a close-knit family, enjoy a splendid career, are blessed with good health, and fortunate to have trusting relationships<\/a>, don\u2019t appreciate how good they have it. While these things were once a priority, now they\u2019re treated as a \u201cgiven\u201d \u2014 no longer requiring significant attention. Moreover, some people may even feel a little bored and begin to look for something new in their life. It never crosses their mind that if they take these things for granted, they may lose the things they cherish most.<\/p>\n

Appreciate what you have before it becomes what you had.<\/p>\n

You are blessed with many things in your life. You live in a free society, have power to control your destiny, and are surrounded by people who love you. What more could you want? The problem is that the more you see these blessings, the greater likelihood you turn a blind eye to them. Be careful what you take for granted.<\/p>\n

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Are You Careful About What You Take For Granted?<\/h3>\n

Please leave a\u00a0comment<\/a>\u00a0and tell us what you think or\u00a0share it with someone who can benefit from the information<\/b><\/p>\n

Additional Reading:
Complacency: The Enemy of Success<\/a>
Do You Compare Yourself to Others?<\/a>
What Constitutes a Meaningful Life?<\/a>
Moments Lost<\/a>
14 Things You Can\u2019t Afford to Take for Granted<\/a>
How to Create a Win-Win Relationship<\/a>
25 Ways to Avoid a Lifetime of Regret<\/a><\/p>\n

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