Some of these alibis are clever, and a few of them are justifiable by the facts. But alibis cannot be used for money. The world wants to know only one thing – have you achieved success?

As you read the list, examine yourself carefully, and determine how many of this alibi’s, if any, are your own property.

IF only I didn’t have a wife and family…

IF only I had enough “pull”…

IF only I had money…

IF only I had a good education…

IF only I could get a job…

IF only I had good health…

IF only I had time…

IF only times were better…

IF only other people understood me…

IF only conditions around me were different…

IF only I could live my life over again…

IF only I did not fear what “they” would say…

IF I had been given a chance…

IF now I had a chance…

IF only other people didn’t “have it in for me”…

IF nothing happens to stop me…

IF only I were younger…

IF only I could do what I want…

IF only I had been born rich…

IF only I could meet “the right people”…

IF only I had the talent that some people have…

IF only I dared assert myself…

IF only I had embraced past opportunities…

IF only people didn’t get in to my nerves…

IF only I didn’t have to keep house and look after children…

IF only I could save some money…

IF only the boss appreciate me…