The document discusses the importance of figuring out one's true goals and passions in life. It notes that many people spend more time planning vacations than planning their goals for the year. The key is to take time for self-reflection, listen to one's emotions and desires to understand what one really wants, then make a realistic plan to pursue those goals. Both heart and head need to be balanced - considering both feelings and practicality. It's important to avoid letting others influence you and instead focus on your own life and destiny.
2. Look at this amazing sunset. Looks great, doesn’t
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3. There is a crazy
statistic from a recent
study.
It states that most
people spend more
time planning their
annual vacation than
the do planning their
yearly goals.
Too many people let their
lives go by without proper
planning. In this way they
may have missed many
opportunities and
experiences if they took
the time to plan.
4. Many fall into the trap of
wasting time binging netflix or
being involved in activities
that they despise. There is a
quote that says “A lot of people
die at 30 and end up being
buried at 75.”
5. It’s like that
classic movie,
“Night of the
Living Dead.”
Sometimes you
can feel like a
zombie.
6. So how can you figure out
what you actually want
in life?
The answer to this question can seem like a major
challenge. It’s not an easy or even popular question to
ask, let alone answer. It’s easy to procrastinate when
answering this question.
7. Days can go by. Then
months go by. Then,
you guessed it, years
and decades. The result
of this wasted time
means that their
potential goals are lost
in the sands of time.
8. Because you are reading this
article, I assume you want to
prevent this from happening.
But how? What are the secrets
of success?
10. If you have ever been unsure
of what you want and where
you are going, don’t be
worried. It’s as common as a
bad haircut. It helps to
periodically take some time
out and reevaluate what you
want in life.
11. First it helps to find a quiet spot to think. You
want to plan a time to think about your feelings.
Many times, people make rational and logical
decisions without considering what they really
want. They could completely avoid what they
really dream about, what they are passionate
about. Plan a brainstorming session of what you
really want to do. Then you can rationally and
logically see if that’s realistic or possible in the
near future. Really take the time to thoroughly
listen to what’s deep inside you.
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14. Listening to your heart may not seem
natural in our modern world. By
reconnecting to what your really desire
is the best way to craft worthwhile
goals. If you find a way to pursue your
passion it won’t seem like work when
you pursue it. If you are in tune with
yourself and find this out, you can
consider yourself one of the lucky ones.
15. This is not to say that you won’t have bad
days, obstacles or challenges. But if you
really want something and know why you
are going for it, you will fight a lot more to
get there.
When you make a decision to pursue a
passion, you will view barriers as learning
experiences.
Successful people know that they need to
keep trying to get what they want. “Fortune
favours the bold,” as they say.
16. Learn more about being
bold here:
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18. After you have sorted out your
emotions, it's the time to use your head.
This means that you should be realistic
and honest about what you should or
can do in the next 1,3 or 5 years.
The best way to live and remain is to be
balanced with your heart and mind.
This balance is not easy to achieve. But
the results are worth it.
19. At times it may take daily or weekly tweaks to
keep you on the right track. ALong with your
mind, you should not deny your instincts, or
what your “gut” says. Sometimes a door can
open spontaneously that you should go
through. This is what makes life interesting
and not boring.
Learn to listen about what your instincts are
trying to tell you.
20. Avoid the wrong path
Many times we can go down the wrong path. This
typically happens when we allow ourselves to listen and
be influenced by what others want from us. This is
commonly called being “micromanaged”. Your parents
can prove to be a major influence and detriment to what
you really want in life. Many times its easy to be sucked
in by what society or what others expect of you instead
of listening to your true self.
21. Many times people can rain on our dreams, even if
they don’t mean to. It’s important to not take your
dreams or goals lightly. You might want to think
twice about sharing your dreams and plans with
others. Some find that instead of being motivated,
they can receive discouragement or reasons not to
pursue it. It pays to be careful. Sometimes it can be
helpful to ask those that are giving advice if they
actually pursued their dreams.
22. It can help you feel empowered when you
realize that you are in complete control of
your destiny. It is truly your reality, your
life, your destiny.
This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t listen
to anyone. It just means that you should be
careful on what to do with the information
when you receive it. But you need to realize
that it’s your life in the end.
24. Here’s the truth boiled down. Every person
who wants to have a fulfilled life first needs
to find out what they want to pursue. They
then must try over and over to reach these
goals. By listening to their hearts and
desires and crafting a plan to get there, they
can achieve happiness.