Sep
22
2007
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Written by Will
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Saturday, 22 September 2007 |
Out of the womb, a child's mindset will focus towards its survival. It craves all the essentials of its nurture: food, water, and warmth. As it physically adapts to its surrounding environment, it will do whatever it takes to get what it wants. Give it water, it will drink. Give it food, it will eat. Put him in a body of water, it will swim. Show him something attractive, he will do everything in its physical capability to obtain it. Though over time, it will adapt to its limitations. It will learn of constraints. The mind will become conditioned with actions that "cannot" be done. Don't touch this. Don't eat that. Don't yell. Don't take things without asking. Don't talk to strangers. Cry, and you will receive attention.
While social etiquette is essential for survival in society, we have become conditioned with some really unnecessary socal conditionings. Many of which are self-limiting beliefs. Successes are proclaimed to be "difficult" to achieve. Accomplishing something miraculous is said to be for the "gifted." Survival is not easy. Complacency will then allow you to bear with the idea of "unachievable" desires. While some irrational desires may never be satisfied.. Next time you truly want something, try and determine if there are any self-limiting beliefs that are stopping you from achieving your goal. And if there are any, disarm them. The only thing we control is our choice, and what we chose creates our world.
"Fulfilling your destiny also means making sacrifices. You are not choosing the typical path. Your parents, friends, and cat may question your decisions. They may think you are selfish and foolish. That's life. Follow your dreams and become comfortable with being misunderstood." - W. Elise |
Sep
22
2007
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Written by Will
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Saturday, 22 September 2007 |
Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm I'm at the office. Wednesday thru Saturday nights, I go out with my buddies for "Project Nightlife" from 11pm to 2am. The lack of sleep hasn't affected me at the office. I just eat and drink healthy, no caffeine. And I'm fine. Going to the gym 4 times a week. Yoga on Fridays. Improv class on Saturdays. I recently lost my voice while recovering from the common cold that all of Boston has right now. Hopefully, it'll come back soon. I'm having a great time. And I'm keeping busy. Although, it seems that I have somehow managed to make my life into another routine lol.
BTW, Self-Development isn't cheap!
BU FitRec Membership, $57.45 per month
Bikram Yoga Class, $130 per month
Wing Tsun Class, $85 per month
Improv Class, $130 per month |
Sep
11
2007
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Written by Will
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Tuesday, 11 September 2007 |
Interest for this game developed over an extended period of time. And can only be replicated through sheer willpower and self-control. I didn't wake up one morning and have a sudden epiphany. Nor was I enlightened by some religious scripture or life threatening event. This wasn't even a revelation of some sort. I was always aware of its presence and overwhelming importance. Just like much of the world, I had simply neglected to actively participate in it. The most universal, most complex, most competitive, most discussed, and most awarding "game" out there: life. I followed all the basic avenues from grade school, to high school, through college, and now work. I hit the end of the cookie-cutter approach. Now what?
"This is your life and it's ending one minute at a time." - Fight Club
When converted to days, how long do you think we have on this planet? A few million? A couple hundred thousand? Not quite. The average life expectancy in North America only gives us anywhere between 24,000 to 28,000 days to live. Sure, you secretly believe you will live up to maybe even 102 years old! Now even if you did, what sense of accomplishment would you have for living that long? Other then cycling biomatter and chemical substances through your body. I would hope by then you would have much more to say about your life. Many still settle for mediocrity though. They live their mundane lifestyles, replicate their genes, pass away, and become long forgotten within a single generation. Those who manage to create an everlasting impression on the world, I consider victorious. Leaving behind a true statement of their survival. An imprint. Without purpose or ambition, why else would you want to live?
"What separates the amateurs from the champions is the willingness to go through the pain period." - A. Schwarzenegger
It all started with baby steps to improve myself. Becoming more organized. Eliminating bad habits. Starting a regular workout routine. Eating healthy. Reading books. Finding desirable skillsets. Signing up for classes. Becoming more passionate about what I do. Optimizing my time. Etc. By accumulating self-conditioning and self-development initiatives, a driving force to enrich your life is created. With every inch of progression, the momentum continues to build. And all the barriers to success will crumble before you.
"You've got to force your mind to register it's 'OK' to take on a new set of foreign behaviors, and to trust in a fresh set of bearings for a positive response. By doing this, you scramble your mind's attempts to self-sabotage you, and then you rewind and reground yourself at a later point once you've got the new reality locked down." - O. Cook
"Just be yourself? No. Be your best self!" - N. Strauss
I think I'm going to have to prioritize my interests.
I even got a queue of books lined up for reading. |
Aug
22
2007
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Written by Will
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Wednesday, 22 August 2007 |
Have you ever found yourself cycling through a few websites hoping for an update in content? Checking e-mail on your cell phone at every idle second? Scrolling through the away messages of all your buddies on AIM? Keeping your eye on the sports statistics of a player as they season continues to unfold? Monitoring stock price fluctuations for a company you don't have any money invested into? Reading news feeds on Facebook or any other social networking site as if your friends are going to change something every half an hour? - If you haven't before, I'm sure you know of someone who does.
This type of "obsessive compulsive" behavior results from the desire for the newest and latest information regarding a subject of interest. I know, those little flames in your head are dying to be whiffed out It's addictive. Accumulated, I've spent a countless number of hours surfing the same godamn websites; checking for even the most miniscule updates of information. And honestly, the effort of staying as up-to-date as possible is not worth the satisfaction. The updates can wait. Unless your profession is dependant on the live stream of real-time information, the habit of constantly checking can be very burdensome. There are far more productive alternatives. I've been making a conscious effort for self-control by cancelling internet on my cell phone and limiting how often I open up Firefox. Like any bad habit, it can be managed. |
Jul
22
2007
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Written by Will
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Sunday, 22 July 2007 |
I've always had an odd fascination with exploring all the "Options" of a game before allowing myself to enjoy it. Whenever I'd get myself a brand new console or computer game, I'd choose "Options" over the "Start Game" selection every chance I had; often times annoying my younger brother or a friend who would be anxious as hell to get started. This habit eventually transcended to the way I explore websites, software, systems, phones, devices, and even life. It's a great way to evaluate how things work. Or to see what you have control over before getting started. Explore the options, and then begin. But, what happens when the options become limitless and full of viable choices? How do you pick which path is right for you? And when do you make a change?
I didn't really think too much of the movie, but I found this quote to be quite relevant:
"I'm looking forward to it already. I'm going to be just like you: the job, the family, the fucking big television, the washing machine, the car, the compact disc and electrical tin opener, good health, low cholesterol, dental insurance, mortgage, starter home, leisurewear, luggage, three-piece suit, DIY, game shows, junk food, children, walks in the park, nine to five, good at golf, washing the car, choice of sweaters, family Christmas, indexed pension, tax exemption, clearing the gutters, getting by, looking ahead, to the day you die." - Trainspotting
Tomorrow is officially the start of my career after school..
Now, which options will I be choosing moving forward? We'll see. |
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