The great risk in life is to live reactively, bouncing from activity to activity without plan or purpose. When we live purposeful lives, life becomes meaningful–and that gives us energy. Suppose we were to begin our days, weeks, and months by posing questions:
* What is the one thing I most want to accomplish today in my personal life and in my work life that will make the day successful?
* What is the one thing I most want to accomplish this week in my personal and work lives that will make the week successful?
* What is the one thing I most want to accomplish this month in my personal and work lives that will make the month successful?
* What is the one thing I most want to accomplish this year in my personal and work lives that will make the year successful?
That’s it: Every day, every week, every month, every year is guided by a singular vision. What one thing will lead you to look back on each day, week, month, and year and feel pride in what you’ve accomplished?
Once we have a vision, we cannot live on auto-pilot. The one thing you most want to accomplish becomes your mission statement–it pushes you and inspires you. The risk isn’t trying and falling short; it’s never trying and never finding out what we’re capable of.
Further Reading:
Making Your Passion Your Purpose
The Profound Psychological Benefits of a Purposeful Life
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