Today's 100 Day Challenge lesson seemed rather mundane. A call to action, a reminder to be serious about accomplishing goals, a little kick in the backside to do something valuable.

But it became one of the most profound lessons in the entire series. In fact, this lesson alone — if followed — would be worth the entire price of the course.

As part of the lesson, Gary Ryan Blair asks a series of pointed questions. The answers can be life altering. Below are a few of my favorites.

If not you:

Who will be the sales leader for the year?

Your company will have a top salesperson this year. Will it be you or someone else?

The answer is yet to be determined and your results are entirely up to you. Will you do what it takes to hit the top spot? Or watch someone else move on ahead.

Who will pay off their debts and have peace of mind?

I'm a huge fan of Dave Ramsey, financial common sense personified. Every Friday he invites anyone who has paid off all their debts to call the show and scream, “I'm debt free!” in front of millions of listeners.

Every Friday there are success stories lining up to get their public pat on the back. But these people only got to that point by first deciding that they were willing to take the steps to financial peace and then following those steps.

And every Friday there are people listening who could have been in that line, but chose to spend their money in other ways.

Where do you choose to be next year?

Who will invest the time to read and nurture their child's intellect?

This is our 19th year homeschooling our kids. Taking charge of educating our children was an enormous leap of faith, but now I'm often startled, baffled, and, frankly, disgusted at how readily, willingly, and happily so many people pass off this fundamental responsibility to a board of directors, a school, a teacher. When did this become someone else's responsibility?

To be clear, yes, I understand how government dependence works. But I'm shocked that almost every parent in America doesn't think twice about abdicating this duty and, in fact, gets their collective panties in a bunch when that “someone else” doesn't do it the way they want.

It's your responsibility to educate your own children. And if you expect someone else to do it, you're just hoping to get lucky.

Who will consistently show up on time, fully prepared and hungry for the opportunity?

Today my 19-yeast-old daughter, Alana, began looking for a full-time job. She has officially deferred her college classes to take 18 months off for a religious mission. Between now and the time she leaves, she will be working hard to earn money. She's selling her apartment contract and paying off her auto loan.

Given the lousy economy finding a decent-paying job, for a short-term stint, is a daunting task. My advice to her was the same I'd give in a booming economy.

Show up early, work hard, be scrupulously honest, give your best on every assignment. There is always a dearth of honest, dedicating, hard-working employees. Always. And if you are one of the few who exhibit excellent character and work ethic, you will always have plenty of work.

 You?

At the end of 2013, you will know people who lost weight, published a novel, got married, were promoted, made progress.

You will know more people who are in exactly the same place they are right now.

Which group will you belong to?

Join me in the 100 Day Challenge!