It took me a long while to realize the importance of the concept of quality over quantity. Maybe it's the society we are living in where usually more is better and getting free junk is an enticing offer. It's easy to get all hooked up in going for the cheapest thing on the table because it's typically the most accessible thing to get. Thing is, this doesn't challenge you. I am absolutely a firm believer of the undeniable fact that there are things, people and goals that can only be reached when you grow into them. When you are going for the cheap stuff, you are not ready yet. The day that you can look yourself in the face and tell yourself that you aren't yet built to take on something is a very grounding, honest, and yet above all...inspiring day.
I believe the great majority of people are disappointed in life not because they aim far too high and miss, but because they aim too low and hit.
You've got to be willing to make sacrifices for your own greater good.
You have to be pleased 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 truly willing to truly elevate yourself at least 1% every day so as to turn yourself into something superb.
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 did not search for contentment completely. I actually did not try and be cheerful at all. However, I fortunately didn't partake in the everyday "just be happy" foolishness either. What I did was work on improving upon myself, doing the things which I knew would make me a more fulfilled 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 concerned around an emotion, when tried at too hard can actually finish up being a tragedy or completely inauthentic. I suspect, in the long run, making incremental changes to yourself and letting contentment find you because you are being the best version of yourself will deliver you greater joy in the long run.
The basis of your greatest and best self is most definitely going to be built on the foundation of sacrifice. Are you ready to do the things today that others do not ever do? Are you willing to do the things that you know you are really capable of but are very tough? It is hard to look yourself in the face occasionally and say "I'm going to compete with my potential today. "
What sacrifices are you about to make?
I believe the great majority of people are disappointed in life not because they aim far too high and miss, but because they aim too low and hit.
You've got to be willing to make sacrifices for your own greater good.
You have to be pleased 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 truly willing to truly elevate yourself at least 1% every day so as to turn yourself into something superb.
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 did not search for contentment completely. I actually did not try and be cheerful at all. However, I fortunately didn't partake in the everyday "just be happy" foolishness either. What I did was work on improving upon myself, doing the things which I knew would make me a more fulfilled 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 concerned around an emotion, when tried at too hard can actually finish up being a tragedy or completely inauthentic. I suspect, in the long run, making incremental changes to yourself and letting contentment find you because you are being the best version of yourself will deliver you greater joy in the long run.
The basis of your greatest and best self is most definitely going to be built on the foundation of sacrifice. Are you ready to do the things today that others do not ever do? Are you willing to do the things that you know you are really capable of but are very tough? It is hard to look yourself in the face occasionally and say "I'm going to compete with my potential today. "
What sacrifices are you about to make?
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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.