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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.
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