It took me a long while to realize the seriousness of the concept of quality over quantity. Perhaps it is the society we are living in where sometimes more is better and getting free things is an enticing offer. It's easy to get wrapped up in going for the cheapest thing on the table because it's sometimes the quickest thing to get. Thing is, this absolutely doesn't challenge you. I think of myself as a firm believer of the undeniable fact that there are things, people and goals that can only ever be reached when you grow into them. When you are going for the cheap stuff, you aren't cooked yet. The day you can really look yourself in the face and tell yourself that you are not yet built to tackle something is an exceedingly grounding, honest, and yet above all...inspiring day.
I think the majority are disappointed in life not because they aim far too high and miss, but because they aim too low and hit.
You need to be ready to make sacrifices for your own greater good.
You have to be willing to put your name on the board, write a goal with it, and give it everything you have.
And here's the kicker, you've got to be willing to elevate yourself at least 1% every day to turn yourself into something superb.
It's amazing the disconnect that happens when people search for happiness. What's interesting however, is when you don't seek it...it actually comes to you. I didn't search for contentment completely. I didn't try to be cheerful at all. However, I did not take any part in the standard "just be satisfied" foolishness either. What I did was work on improving upon myself, doing the things which I knew would make me a more fulfilled person, and when it was right... I let happiness find me.
There's so much out there about being happy... but I suspect anything, even more when it's tied up around an emotion, when attempted at too hard can actually end up being a tragedy or totally inauthentic. I suspect, long-term, making incremental changes to yourself and letting actual happiness find you because you are being the best version of yourself will deliver you larger joy in the long run.
The basis of your greatest and best self will be built on sacrifice. Are you really willing to do the things today that others do not do? Are you pleased to do the things that you know you are really capable of but are really tough? It's hard to look yourself in the face often and say I really am going to challenge my potential today. "
What sacrifices are you making?
I think the majority are disappointed in life not because they aim far too high and miss, but because they aim too low and hit.
You need to be ready to make sacrifices for your own greater good.
You have to be willing to put your name on the board, write a goal with it, and give it everything you have.
And here's the kicker, you've got to be willing to elevate yourself at least 1% every day to turn yourself into something superb.
It's amazing the disconnect that happens when people search for happiness. What's interesting however, is when you don't seek it...it actually comes to you. I didn't search for contentment completely. I didn't try to be cheerful at all. However, I did not take any part in the standard "just be satisfied" foolishness either. What I did was work on improving upon myself, doing the things which I knew would make me a more fulfilled person, and when it was right... I let happiness find me.
There's so much out there about being happy... but I suspect anything, even more when it's tied up around an emotion, when attempted at too hard can actually end up being a tragedy or totally inauthentic. I suspect, long-term, making incremental changes to yourself and letting actual happiness find you because you are being the best version of yourself will deliver you larger joy in the long run.
The basis of your greatest and best self will be built on sacrifice. Are you really willing to do the things today that others do not do? Are you pleased to do the things that you know you are really capable of but are really tough? It's hard to look yourself in the face often and say I really am going to challenge my potential today. "
What sacrifices are you making?
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Evan Sanders is the author and creator of The Words Of Encouragement a website devoted to bringing audiences encouraging blogs, life changing quotes, videos and other content to help others follow their passions and purposes. Next up on the docket? Be Happy Quotes. Discover away.
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