You CAN overcome being stuck down in the trenches if you know what separates those people from those that are living the lives they always wanted, and here are FIVE MUSTS for you to learn if you want to be on top, living the life you always dreamed.

1. DARE TO DREAM.  It sounds simple but you'd be surprised how many people can't specifically tell you EXACTLY what they want from life. If you don't know specifically what you want, how do you expect to get it? Take the time, alone and with your spouse if you're married, to actually THINK about what you want from life, exactly. Be specific.  Be real.  Don't put things on your list that aren't important to you and don't accept someone else's or society's goals.  Determine what is important to you.
2. SET GOALS. Once you know what you want you need to set the dates that you expect to obtain them and make a specific, detailed plan to follow to arrive there.  Get tapes on Goal Setting, such as Zig Zigler's GOALS series.  Keep your goals near you. Put a reminder in your wallet.  One on your desk.  Another on your mirror in the bathroom.  Remember your goals before you go to bed.  Focus on them when you wake up. It is important that your self-image of your life begin to change to include your dreams.
3. BE PREPARED TO DO WHAT IT TAKES. The work at home scams would like us to believe that we can all earn $5000 a month part time doing virtually nothing.  Bullhocky!  This country rose from being nothing to becoming the leading economy and power on our planet in less than 200 years because of simple, American values... and that includes hard work.  It may be out of style but being stylish and not being willing to work hard will get you absolutely nowhere. Sure, your business may be easy to run and make you a lot of money someday.  But you've got to be willing to do what it takes to get there, whatever it is.
4. BE POSITIVE. Speak to yourself positively. View your dreams and your life positively.  Have a sense of humor and call on it to help you through the inevitable disappointments and setbacks. Avoid people who are angry, cynical and negative, and don't share your dreams with them because they'll poo-poo your dreams for sure. Don't allow others to negative you.
5. NEVER, NEVER QUIT. You can't fail if you never quit.  Set your goals.  Make your plan.  Watch your attitude. And never, never quit, until you're there.

There is no such as luck.  You don't have bad luck.  Good luck is nothing more than a prepared mind meeting an opportunity. Your background or race can't stop you from realizing your dreams. Except for health, almost nothing can stop you from realizing your dreams. Follow these steps, start small at first, and you'll see they work. Then, carve your life the way you'd like it to be.