Imagine that the end of your life is imminent. I realize it’s morbid, but give me a minute. As you take your final breath, you reflect on your life and everything you have or have not achieved. What will you think of next? Will you be reflecting on your earnings or lack thereof? Will you think about the children you had or didn’t have? What about the person who escaped or the love of your life?
Fortunately, I’ve never experienced a near-death experience, so I can’t imagine what I might be contemplating. Without a doubt, I can assure you that I will not be thinking about the money I have made or lost. If I were to briefly put myself in that situation, I would probably feel remorse for a life not lived and affection for my family and friends in equal measure.
We should concentrate on the final section. Regrets are unsightly little suckers that can persist long after we would rather they had vanished.
Not too long ago, I had a lucrative job with a Fortune 50 firm that I had worked for for over 25 years. I would get gloomy and melancholy every year, wondering where my life was going. Despite being able to purchase almost everything (within reason), I felt lost, hollow, and listless. Was this it? Where was this going? As each year passed, I would continue to accept my lot in life.
In the end, I didn’t.
For almost two years, I have been engaged in a self-employment and introspection trip. It’s not always simple, and my family and I have undoubtedly experienced emotional and financial pressure as a result. These are the drawbacks, but there are a ton of advantages.
It’s wonderful to wake up every day in a new life with no regrets. There are ups and downs in everything, but nothing compares to knowing you’re headed in the right direction. You need your family and friends to assist you along that route in order to maintain your sanity and positive momentum.
We’re told to drive a new car, purchase a great house, and acquire a decent job. This is true in part. It makes perfect sense to include a home purchase in your financial portfolio. As long as we can prevent a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis, its value should increase. To get from point A to point B, you need a car. Nothing spectacular is required; anything dependable and reasonably priced would work. Employment is the tough party now.
Everybody has expenses to cover. It can be difficult, stressful, and irritating to find the perfect work to pay those bills. It’s not only vital, but crucial to find something you enjoy doing every day. The saying “you only have one life to live” is familiar to you. It’s a 100% correct expression with a purpose.
You’re most likely headed in the wrong direction if you can purchase anything you desire but nothing fulfills your spirit. Acknowledging it is one thing, but taking action is quite another. Finding oneself is never an easy road, so there’s no need to sugarcoat it. Along the journey, there will be hiccups and bruises. You’ll question if you made the proper choice, and you could even believe you’re going a little insane. All of this is quite typical.
Sail into those rough waves and keep on the course you have set for yourself. Only then will you start to see the clouds break and feel the sun on your face. Eventually, you will notice a strong wind.
The upcoming year will present its own set of special difficulties, responsibilities, and pressures. Will you let the wind carry you to your next destination, or will you lean into it?
Make sure to purchase a new pair of sunglasses if you decide to lean. It might be quite dazzling when the sun shines on your face.
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