Getting What You Want Most Out of Life....
This is a hotly debated topic. There are gobs of guru's out there that all have the key to happiness and wealth. You know, the run, run, run, type that tell you to fill every waking moment with some sort of productivity.
Maybe it is setting goals and achieving them in record time. Being better than anyone else at what you do. Working very hard for seven years and then retiring ultra wealthy. Using psycho cybernetics. Learning from failure. Using the power of the universe.
Well the list goes on. To great for me to even start ranting about here.
Now let's be quite clear. I am not saying that these things are not important. However what worked well for someone in some sort of endeavor might not work at all for someone else.
I think you should note that last sentence again and again before you pay for some course or you try to turn yourself into a super person in less than six months.
All that will likely happen is you will set yourself up for failure. You will race head long into goodness knows what not knowing where the end to all of this really is. You will hear along the way that the only time you lose is when you quit and of course the naysayers will be there to remind you every step of the way that you were a fool. Perhaps they are right depending on the road you travel.
Let me ask you this. What is wrong with being content?
Content is another way of saying I am grateful just to have the day and let's see what happens during it.
This is what I see as getting the most out of your life. Rather than chasing crypto's, launching a new business that will likely kill you before you make the sort of money you think you will or seeking out the latest greatest idea that you might come up with or you might know depending on how well your creative side of your brain works.
You say you worry about your retirement. You won't have enough to live the kind of lifestyle you want to live.
Alright well then chase a few goals. I suspect you will lose more along the way than if you did absolutely nothing. Most importantly you will lose your health. You do realize that you can't do much without it. Ask a mentally ill person what they want. You will be surprised to hear their answer.
You see extravagance is waved in front of you all the time. You are constantly told what you need to be happy. This is nonsense unless you are one of those idiots that needs to keep up to the next door neighbors latest greatest purchases. This is not only dumb but the true road to financial and emotional ruin.
What I did is simply ask myself what I am good at. Not great. Not a superstar. Not better than anyone else. Rather I ask, "ok what is it that I do that I am good at"? Nothing more. I do not place any expectations on it.
This is what I focus on.
Why?
If I am good at something it generally means I enjoy spending time at it and if you enjoy spending time at it you are probably getting something healthy from it. You don't have to make a list and you don't have to try to be the best. Simply something you are good at.
You say, "well I am not really good at anything".
Yes you are. What do your friends say you are good at. What are the things you do that gets you up in the morning and puts a smile on your face. Remember I am not saying superstar here. I am saying what do YOU do well. YOU means YOU. Not comparing yourself to anyone else.
Now don't worry if you can't make a living at it. That is not important. The most important thing is to do it as much as you can. Stop looking to make a million, billion or whatever other number comes to mind. Just do it.
What you will find is you get enjoyment from doing it. Maybe its a musical instrument, maybe fishing, trading, building, reading and the list goes on. Really give it some thought.
As far as I know you only get one trip in life. Make it a good one. You can find yourself right in your back yard. You don't have to travel the world.
If you have no idea whatsoever which would be quite unusual try something. Try many things until you get bitten.
I am not talking about the rush you get from drugs, gambling or some other habit that will likely cause you more problems than anything else but something that you can feel great doing. Something that is both relaxing and rewarding. What you will find is many other things in your life start to fall together as a result. Inner peace is achieved and you begin to look outward. Certainly helping others is a good endeavor but not necessary to feel content.
Couple that to finding out what gives you energy. Some people love hosting parties and having lots of people around them all day. Others are very quiet and enjoy peace. Both are fine.
What you are looking for is simple to find. Spiritual enlightenment is a product of getting the most out of your life. Cheers!
Maybe it is setting goals and achieving them in record time. Being better than anyone else at what you do. Working very hard for seven years and then retiring ultra wealthy. Using psycho cybernetics. Learning from failure. Using the power of the universe.
Well the list goes on. To great for me to even start ranting about here.
Now let's be quite clear. I am not saying that these things are not important. However what worked well for someone in some sort of endeavor might not work at all for someone else.
I think you should note that last sentence again and again before you pay for some course or you try to turn yourself into a super person in less than six months.
All that will likely happen is you will set yourself up for failure. You will race head long into goodness knows what not knowing where the end to all of this really is. You will hear along the way that the only time you lose is when you quit and of course the naysayers will be there to remind you every step of the way that you were a fool. Perhaps they are right depending on the road you travel.
Let me ask you this. What is wrong with being content?
Content is another way of saying I am grateful just to have the day and let's see what happens during it.
This is what I see as getting the most out of your life. Rather than chasing crypto's, launching a new business that will likely kill you before you make the sort of money you think you will or seeking out the latest greatest idea that you might come up with or you might know depending on how well your creative side of your brain works.
You say you worry about your retirement. You won't have enough to live the kind of lifestyle you want to live.
Alright well then chase a few goals. I suspect you will lose more along the way than if you did absolutely nothing. Most importantly you will lose your health. You do realize that you can't do much without it. Ask a mentally ill person what they want. You will be surprised to hear their answer.
You see extravagance is waved in front of you all the time. You are constantly told what you need to be happy. This is nonsense unless you are one of those idiots that needs to keep up to the next door neighbors latest greatest purchases. This is not only dumb but the true road to financial and emotional ruin.
What I did is simply ask myself what I am good at. Not great. Not a superstar. Not better than anyone else. Rather I ask, "ok what is it that I do that I am good at"? Nothing more. I do not place any expectations on it.
This is what I focus on.
Why?
If I am good at something it generally means I enjoy spending time at it and if you enjoy spending time at it you are probably getting something healthy from it. You don't have to make a list and you don't have to try to be the best. Simply something you are good at.
You say, "well I am not really good at anything".
Yes you are. What do your friends say you are good at. What are the things you do that gets you up in the morning and puts a smile on your face. Remember I am not saying superstar here. I am saying what do YOU do well. YOU means YOU. Not comparing yourself to anyone else.
Now don't worry if you can't make a living at it. That is not important. The most important thing is to do it as much as you can. Stop looking to make a million, billion or whatever other number comes to mind. Just do it.
What you will find is you get enjoyment from doing it. Maybe its a musical instrument, maybe fishing, trading, building, reading and the list goes on. Really give it some thought.
As far as I know you only get one trip in life. Make it a good one. You can find yourself right in your back yard. You don't have to travel the world.
If you have no idea whatsoever which would be quite unusual try something. Try many things until you get bitten.
I am not talking about the rush you get from drugs, gambling or some other habit that will likely cause you more problems than anything else but something that you can feel great doing. Something that is both relaxing and rewarding. What you will find is many other things in your life start to fall together as a result. Inner peace is achieved and you begin to look outward. Certainly helping others is a good endeavor but not necessary to feel content.
Couple that to finding out what gives you energy. Some people love hosting parties and having lots of people around them all day. Others are very quiet and enjoy peace. Both are fine.
What you are looking for is simple to find. Spiritual enlightenment is a product of getting the most out of your life. Cheers!
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