The SECRET to Finding Your Purpose EP 1451

It's okay to be satisfied with your life, even while pursuing goals. The idea of never being satisfied can be a terrible way to live. Even in the darkest moments, you can find satisfaction in the people around you. Life can be unpredictable, and we should pursue our dreams with urgency, but not at the expense of enjoying the present. The author's experience with her ex-husband's cancer taught her the importance of not taking time for granted. Urgency should come from a desire to live fully, not from fear or anger. We should aim to be satisfied with our lives, while also continuing to strive for new experiences.

Live your life with intention and urgency, knowing that time is limited and you may not have a chance to do everything. Don't wait for a wake-up call like a loved one's deathbed to motivate you to live the life you truly want. Love is not always enough, and it's important to focus not just on ourselves but also on those we love. Mothers and wives often face unrealistic expectations, and it's okay if motherhood isn't always rainbows and unicorns. Be intentional about what is most important to you and make the best use of your time, knowing that you won't do everything but focusing on what truly matters.

Life is not just about making logical plans and following them. It is about embracing the magic and wonder of life, the unexpected encounters, and the little moments as well. By being open to these experiences, one can create a life that feels fulfilling, even if not all plans are accomplished. Often, the logic and plans can hold us back from taking risks and pursuing what we truly want. By being open and letting go of the need for logic to guide us, we allow destiny to take its course and create opportunities beyond our imagination. Magic is what makes life exciting, not just the headlines or the big plans.

Reducing stress allows you to be the person you want to be. To fully give your authentic heart, you need to be in a state of peace. Love cannot exist with stress and pressure. The blocks to love are often due to stress, irritation, agitation, or pressure. People who need the most love ask for it in the most unloving ways. Taking fewer bigger steps is what it takes for evolution and growth in life. Moving away from thinking about the next 12 months to thinking about the next 12 years and beyond is essential. The magic happens when you take bold opportunities that not everyone supports.

Instead of demanding love in unloving ways, communicate openly and honestly about the type of love needed in a relationship. Discomfort and pressure in life can cause a fluctuation in inner peace and self-love, but it is important to understand that discomfort is where growth happens. Pursue what you love and find fulfilling, even if it means doing it without a large audience or platform. True happiness and fulfillment come from doing what you love and being in alignment with your purpose, even in the face of daily challenges and stress.

Success and wealth may not bring the comfort and security we expect. It's important to embrace discomfort and seek comfort in personal relationships. Intuition needs to be trained and it's okay to feel insecure about starting something new. Having a game plan, radical confidence, and resilience to get back up are crucial in facing fears and challenges. Accumulating wealth doesn't necessarily bring happiness or fulfillment. It's important to manage and shift our beliefs about ourselves as we grow and succeed. Money should not define our self-worth and it's important to find meaning and purpose beyond material possessions.

Chasing money is not the key to success. It's better to focus on passion, desire, and value addition. Having a strong mission and working hard can eventually lead to financial success, but it's important to stay grounded and remember your values. Even when a large sum of money is earned, imposter syndrome and negative self-talk can still persist. It takes internal work to overcome feelings of inadequacy and truly believe in oneself. Success is not just about the number in your bank account, but also about the impact you make and the value you bring to the table.

Ignoring self-care in pursuit of success can have long-term negative effects on health. It's important to prioritize health and well-being even amidst the grind. The achievement of a big goal can be a meaningful moment, but it's important to emotionally tie it to a dream and not just a physical manifestation. Giving meaning to difficult experiences can help us learn and grow from them. It's important to take ownership of our own health and not just blame external factors or experts. Support and understanding from loved ones can be crucial in times of struggle. And finally, it's possible to turn a painful experience into a positive lesson and move forward with resilience.

Taking ownership of one's life and actions can positively impact not just health, but also relationships and business. It is important to reflect on one's role in situations and ask how to take ownership. Money should not dictate one's self-worth or determine success. Success is a personal achievement, and it is important to identify and work towards one's goals. Criticism is a cost of praise and comes with success. It is important to ignore hate and focus on achieving one's goals. It is better to do something you enjoy and face criticism at the top than to do nothing and be criticized for it. We should all strive to find our purpose and provide value to society.

Emotional regulation is the most important skill to achieve success. Learn to control emotions under pressure, so you can get into flow and achieve your mission and vision. Being emotional and reacting may lead to failures and chaos in both sports and life. The mind is the key to achieving both our greatest limitations and our greatest accomplishments. The biggest fear while striving to unlock our potential is becoming complacent and not realizing how high we could achieve. Don't live inside somebody else's box or boundary, and push beyond the boundaries to achieve highest highs. The price of achieving success is different, but we have to pay it either way.

Setting goals can sometimes lead to failure. It's better to focus on progress and movement forward. Don't let other people's metric systems dictate your happiness in life. We often set goals based on societal expectations, but it's important to break free from those barriers to achieve greatness. Roger Bannister, the first man to run a mile in under four minutes, broke the dam open for everybody else to achieve the same feat because he refused to subscribe to the belief that it was impossible. Don't be afraid to challenge the limitations others set for you. Focus on leading an impactful and significant life while making progress as a human being.

Setting goals is useful for accomplishing micro tasks, but for macro objectives like personal growth, it's better to have objectives without limitations. While goals can give autonomous feedback and help achieve flow, subscribing to other people's metric systems can limit one's potential. Reframe failure as not getting up and winning as long as you keep trying. Failure is just a step towards success, not an end point. When trying to accomplish something big like writing a book, focus on the journey and set micro goals along the way. These small steps towards the macro objective will help in achieving a bigger goal.

Don't think of failures as periods, but as commas. Failure is an opportunity to learn and improve. Many people in our lives convince us that we have failed, but we need to detangle the lies and deconstruct the negative thoughts that bog us down. We subscribe to definitions of beauty that were set by someone else, and we should not let insignificant people have significance in our lives. We need to question what we believe and let go of beliefs that no longer serve us. It takes time to master a skill and we should keep falling forward by improving and learning from the mistakes.