Do you have anyone in your life who can't seem to stick with a project,
meet a deadline, or even clean up after themselves? All of us feel we
deserve special treatment sometimes. Some people live with this
entitled attitude, such as:
- Professionals who wander from job to job looking for a boss who will
see them as amazing as they consider themselves to be--whether they're
productive or not
- Young adults who refuse to grow up and so go nowhere
- Spouses or dates who believe, "I'm special, and I deserve more than
you're giving me"
- Leaders who expect special treatment because of their position, not
because of their character
If you have a difficult relationship with an entitled person, or if you
have discovered entitlement in yourself, understand this: It doesn't
have to stay this way. There is a cure. It's called the Hard Way and it
works.
In The Entitlement Cure, Dr. John Townsend explains that the Hard Way
is a habit that focuses on doing whatever is needed even if it is
difficult, uncomfortable, takes longer, and requires more energy. Dr.
Townsend offers daily steps, such as risk-taking, to help you or those
you love choose the Hard Way.
Ultimately, entitlement fails us. We don't develop the character
abilities and relationships necessary to reach success and become the
people God intended us to be. By contrast, Hard Way people have better
relationships, reach their goals, have a clear job direction, enjoy rich
spiritual growth, and are equipped to face and solve challenges.
As Dr. Townsend writes, "Stand against entitlement in every form in
which it manifests itself. Resolve your own tendencies toward the
disease. Be a loving and firm force for helping those in its trap to
find life and hope. And you will make the world a better place."
Discover why the Hard Way is the best way in this practical guide to
true success.
