There are a lot of myths that we believe in as a society. One of them is that you can only live a meaningful life if you pursue a career that you enjoy. That may be the case, but the pursuit of your passion can be just as rewarding, which is something that we tend to forget about. It’s hard not to admire Casey Neistat as a YouTuber and businessman. He frequently discusses how much he enjoys his job in his vlogs (most recently here). That’s why he preaches the mantra, “Find a job that you love and you won’t have to work a day in your life. “It’s not just him who thinks so. There are a lot of artists, athletes, and entrepreneurs who agree. Even Steve Jobs himself stated: “To succeed, you must discover what it is that you truly enjoy. What you do and the people you

An art dealer is one of my mentors. For him, mediaeval art is his area of expertise. When we last met, he showed me a portion of his private collection that he had brought with him. I was astounded by the scope of the collection and inquired as to the length of time it had taken to amass. When I looked surprised, he laughed and said, “45 years.” He went on to say: “You can’t buy this all at once.” It’s not like a trip to IKEA in that respect. It takes time to accumulate anything of value in life. For starters, it’s impossible for you to buy everything all at once. Secondly, there is a limit to what you can get your hands on. If you’re going to succeed, you have to be patient. One of the most difficult aspects of life is waiting. There are many examples of

When it comes to self-improvement, adopting a positive return habit is the best strategy. It is for this reason that a lot of advice focuses on changing one’s thoughts and habits. Every habit expert, on the other hand, conveniently ignores the disadvantage. In the words of 17th-century English poet John Dryden: Our habits are formed first, and then we are formed by them. The dual nature of this quote is what makes it so enticing to read. It’s easy to see why habits are good for you by reading this quote. As soon as you establish a routine, your habit will take care of itself. Performing an action is no longer a conscious decision. It doesn’t matter if you’re exercising, writing, or simply being grateful. As a cautionary tale, that quote also reveals the dangers. It’s time to ponder it. Are you willing to let go of your sense of

My guess is that you’ve already made up your mind. “This guy probably read a motivational quote on social media and now he’s telling us that nothing is impossible. Yeah right. “I think the world has no shortage of motivational articles, books, videos, or Facebook posts. You don’t need a bigger dose of motivation. You know why? That type of motivation is not practical. It doesn’t do anything. Because it doesn’t serve a purpose. It’s the same as drinking Red Bull. It quickly dissipates. When it comes to belief, on the other hand, it is a powerful tool. Many people also fail to take advantage of it. The problem is that most of us lack the faith necessary to take action. And when I speak of faith, I do so from a standpoint of application. I’m not referring to faith or hope. I don’t think you can just “hope” for

Is it important to you how others perceive you? Or are you more concerned with the actions of others? You’re not the only one who feels this way. While it might seem that people are selfish, most of us care a lot about what others think. Everyone’s thoughts and actions are influenced by those around them, as you’ll discover if you look closely enough. The following are some examples: • Who has been to the gym for years and always thinks others have bigger muscles than him? • It’s the girl who doesn’t want her friends and family to judge her for not pursuing a career path. • It’s the guy who only wears shorts and T-shirts because he is afraid of what the “bros” will think. • It’s the guy who thinks that because of his accent, people won’t take him seriously • The girl who thinks her followers

When you set goals for yourself, you’re putting effort into pursuing your aspirations. But before you start chasing your dreams, you should first define your goals clearly. Make your own goals if you don’t have any. Everything is preferable to having no goals at all. Find out what it is you want to do with your life even if you don’t know what it is yet. A few people have told me, “I’m just not a person who works hard.” Ambition and goals aren’t something you’re born with. Accomplishment or growth in life can only be achieved through a conscious decision to seek it out. Even if you have a reason for existing, life is still meaningless if you don’t have any specific goals in mind. As a result of our inability to passively wait for good things to happen, goal-setting is a necessity. “Hope” isn’t a tactic, either. As

You have a wide range of options for achieving your objectives. In any endeavour, you’ll likely have to put in a lot of effort. Here’s a thought experiment for you: Why do we always take the quickest route? To us, shortcuts in life are a badge of honour because we think we’re clever. As convenient as that may be when travelling by car, we all know there are no shortcuts in life. Everyday exercise and a healthy diet are required if you want a healthy body. In order to advance in your career, you must gain knowledge, establish contacts, and add value. Another question: Where are the shortcuts? “How about if we worked smarter?” You’ll still need to put in some effort. this for the first few years of my professional life. I scoured the internet for shortcuts and shortcuts to success. I only contemplated the short-term consequences of my

What would you call your current emotional state: happy or sad? To round off the conversation, I’d like to learn more about your day. Your day is either going bad or going well depending on how you’re feeling, so if you’re down, I’d say you’re having a horrible day. Isn’t it obvious? But here’s the thing: if it has such a significant impact on our lives, why don’t we do a better job of controlling our mood? After all, a negative attitude shouldn’t destroy our day. However, I’ve yet to meet a single person who has talked about controlling their moods. All of us assume that our moods are impacted by external influences. Things we cannot influence. A common theme in the writings of the Stoics is the need of keeping our emotions in check. As a result, they serve as a helpful reminder that we have no control over

When I couldn’t work out or go to the gym, I observed that I grew agitated. Workout became an integral part of my identity since I was so used to doing it. I was unable to let it go. Do you have any idea what it’s like to go through that? Good or bad, it doesn’t matter if you can’t keep up with any of your behaviours. It doesn’t matter what you’re doing when you get up in the morning; it’s all good. Who knows what will happen if we don’t keep our excellent behaviours in place? We start to feel agitated and agitated. Because you aren’t completely free, this is detrimental behaviour. When I recently brought up the working out example to a group of my friends, they all agreed. Release yourself from the situation. Regardless of whether you have good or poor habits, you are ruled by your

Everything is simple to get started with. Anyone can become a writer, singer, artist, entrepreneur, etc. Only a small percentage of those begin to persist. The desire to start a business, for example, is widespread. However, it appears that the focus is on getting started. After five years, most businesses have gone out of business. A similar argument can be made for occupations in the arts and humanities. Aspiring writers usually get off to a fast start, writing for a few days, weeks, or even months before moving on to something new. A lot of experts and writers in the personal development space say that the most important thing is to get started. According to my own experience and that of my readers, the most important thing is to keep going. Here’s an email I recently received: “Howdy, Darius. Your blog is enjoyable to read. I read it when I