š Ambition > Regret
So youāve found something to do that keeps you excited to a level that shackling you from said activity will result in absolute mayhem.
Thatās greatā¦ but now what?
Hereās where we go to stage 2 of finding your purpose and that is implementing your aims and values into this newfound curiosity or existing talent of yours.
An aim could be to turn this curiosity or talent of yours into a career. The only rule of creating a goal is to be AMBITIOUS. If it sounds scary and overwhelming then youāre on the right track. (Trust me)
If you think about it we humans are just like plain cupcakes that come in different shades. What makes each of us unique are the toppings (i.e. values and beliefs).
Our values and beliefs play an essential role in our day to day lives. They give us clarity when we make emotional or rational decisions.
The point is that whatever you choose to do with your curiosity or talent; just make sure it aligns with YOUR values so that you can answer the big question which is āWhy are you doing this in the first place?ā.
A useful tool as you find your purpose.
Letās be honestā¦
At this point, you are going around the block telling every single friend about your ambitious goal. However, you start to notice that there are people who shake their heads with disapproval.
You then start to question everything about your goals, beliefs and values since everybody else doesnāt like your ambition.
I was in that position 5 years ago.
Lost and clueless as I tried to find my purpose. Ridiculed for my vlogs that I posted on YouTube several years ago; I was forced to make a choice.
Continue to pursue film or give it up and live my life according to other peopleās opinions.
The decision that I made that day laid the foundation to finding my purpose.
Ask yourself these questions before you make a decision:
Why do I need to change my aims, values and beliefs for someone else?
Is the person who is pessimistic saying no to my dreams out of fear and love for you?
Will giving up my goals for this person make me happy in the long run?
Ambition is a weird thing.
People hate it when you set outrageously high goals cause a part of them doesnāt want you to achieve your purpose and thatās the harsh truth.
They feel as if they are missing out and decide to instill the poison of doubt into you so that you either delay the start of your journey or even worse completely betray it.
Itās not easy nor will it ever be to go against the grain of what everybody tells you to do.
But one thing is for certainā¦ Life will be sure to remind you about the past which will either;
Bring you satisfaction knowing that you are living your dream life or regret as you kick yourself for listening to that one eighth graderās opinion on how to live YOUR life.
Soā¦ what is it going to be?
Over and out Zoomers :)
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