It is human nature to have some sort of a idea of what you want to be when you grow up. We spend our entire life chasing this dream and unfortunately sometimes find out we went the wrong direction! What things are you chasing? Money, wealth, social status, fancy car, designer clothes, over-sized house, an urban loft? Do these things correlate to what you really want out of life? Family, friends, freedom, adventure, love?
Many times these things do not correlate. In many instances, people don't find this out until later in life once they have acquired all of the things they have been chasing. However, it doesn't have to take a lifetime to actually chase the things you want.
Make a list of the things you really want out of life. What three things do you want to have by the time you die? Take it seriously and be honest with yourself. How do you want to see yourself in your golden years? Do you want to be successful, married, have a family or be publicly known?
Make another listing the things you chase. Do you try to save up enough money to buy an expensive pair of jeans? Skip family time in order to make a promotion? Do you work long hours to afford a luxury car? Social status among your group of friends? Fancy dinners? Relationships? Promotion?
Finally put the two lists together and compare. The chase list should lead you in the direction of the things you want. If the lists are off-balance then you need to reassess the things you chase. Take charge and point your life in the direction to the things you want. It might be necessary to start small with changes but over time it will become easier....and you will reach your dreams a lot faster.
Start today with change. You have the potential for happiness. Seize the day!
Many times these things do not correlate. In many instances, people don't find this out until later in life once they have acquired all of the things they have been chasing. However, it doesn't have to take a lifetime to actually chase the things you want.
Make a list of the things you really want out of life. What three things do you want to have by the time you die? Take it seriously and be honest with yourself. How do you want to see yourself in your golden years? Do you want to be successful, married, have a family or be publicly known?
Make another listing the things you chase. Do you try to save up enough money to buy an expensive pair of jeans? Skip family time in order to make a promotion? Do you work long hours to afford a luxury car? Social status among your group of friends? Fancy dinners? Relationships? Promotion?
Finally put the two lists together and compare. The chase list should lead you in the direction of the things you want. If the lists are off-balance then you need to reassess the things you chase. Take charge and point your life in the direction to the things you want. It might be necessary to start small with changes but over time it will become easier....and you will reach your dreams a lot faster.
Start today with change. You have the potential for happiness. Seize the day!
1 comment:
Another great one!
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