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Written by Will
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Monday, 29 September 2008 |
It all started with a simple mission: go out 4 times a week. Additionally, each night I would set myself some simple goals. The first night, I wanted to be able to say "Hi" to atleast 5 girls by the end of the night. You know what? I failed. I only hit 3. Moving forward, I set myself up with some extra short-term goals to accomplish each night. Eventually enough, I grew comfortable with the previously unfamiliar atmosphere and stood up to my ambitions to introduce myself to random people. All it takes is a little bit of pressure from yourself. Create some long-term, and more importantly: short-term objectives for you to play with.
When was the last time you felt like you had accomplished something truly incredible? I'm not talking about coming up with the next breakthrough in nano-technology or getting awarded a Nobel prize. They don't need to be so extravagant. Without setting personal challenges, your life will be very close to becoming static. You'll begin to find comfort in the norm of things. You have been gifted with an opportunity to excel, and it would be a shame for you to waste your lifetime in complacency. Having access to food, shelter, and technology - you're already well ahead of a majority of this world. Push yourself. Set realistic goals. Healthy habits. Both short-term and long-term. And evaluate your progress. Be grateful of the opportunities that are all around you.
"Confidence does not come from success. It is the other way around. Success comes from confidence. Confidence comes from acknowledging and respecting your own authority over your life." - D. Vorontzov
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