It took me a very long time to take in the importance of the concept of quality over quantity. Perhaps it's the society we are living in where usually more is better and getting free stuff is an attractive offer. It isn't difficult to get caught up in going for the cheapest thing on the table because it's often the easiest thing to get. Thing is, this 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 are not cooked yet. The day you can look yourself in the face and tell yourself that you maybe aren't yet built to take on something is a really grounding, honest, and yet above all...inspiring day.
I believe the majority are disappointed in life not because they aim far too high and miss, but because they aim too low and hit.
You have to be pleased to make sacrifices for your own personal good.
You have got 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 truly elevate yourself at least 1% every day so as to turn yourself into something amazing.
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 and be happy at all. However, I did not take part in the typical "just be happy" foolishness either. What I did was work on improving upon myself, doing the things that I knew would make me a better person, and when it was right... I let real happiness find me.
There's so much out there about being happy... but I suspect anything, particularly when it's involved around an emotion, when really tried at too hard can essentially end up being a complete tragedy or fully inauthentic. I think, in the long run, making incremental improvements to yourself and letting happiness find you because you are being the best version of yourself will deliver you bigger joy in the long run.
The foundation of your greatest and best self is going to be built upon sacrifice. Are you ready to do the things today that others do not ever do? Are you pleased to do the things that you know you are capable of but are really hard? It's hard to look yourself in the face sometimes and say "I'm going to compete with my potential today. "
What sacrifices are you going to make?
I believe the majority are disappointed in life not because they aim far too high and miss, but because they aim too low and hit.
You have to be pleased to make sacrifices for your own personal good.
You have got 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 truly elevate yourself at least 1% every day so as to turn yourself into something amazing.
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 and be happy at all. However, I did not take part in the typical "just be happy" foolishness either. What I did was work on improving upon myself, doing the things that I knew would make me a better person, and when it was right... I let real happiness find me.
There's so much out there about being happy... but I suspect anything, particularly when it's involved around an emotion, when really tried at too hard can essentially end up being a complete tragedy or fully inauthentic. I think, in the long run, making incremental improvements to yourself and letting happiness find you because you are being the best version of yourself will deliver you bigger joy in the long run.
The foundation of your greatest and best self is going to be built upon sacrifice. Are you ready to do the things today that others do not ever do? Are you pleased to do the things that you know you are capable of but are really hard? It's hard to look yourself in the face sometimes and say "I'm going to compete with my potential today. "
What sacrifices are you going to make?
About the Author:
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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