It took me a long time to realize the significance of the concept of quality over quantity. Maybe it's the society we live in where typically more is better and getting free things is an attractive offer. It's easy to get caught up in going for the cheapest thing on the table because it's sometimes the most accessible thing to get. Thing is, this absolutely doesn't challenge you. I think of myself as a firm believer of the fact that there are things, people and goals that can only really be reached when you grow into them. When you are going for the cheap stuff, you aren't really prepared yet. The day you can look yourself in the face and tell yourself that you maybe aren't yet built to take on something is an exceedingly grounding, fair, and yet above all...inspiring day.
I believe most people are disappointed in life not because they intend too high and miss, but because they target too low and hit.
You have to be pleased to make sacrifices for your own greater good.
You have to be willing to put your name on the board, write a goal with it, and give it everything you have.
And here's the kicker, you have got to be ready to truly elevate yourself at least 1% each and every day so as to turn yourself into something extraordinary.
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 stopped my search for happiness completely. I did not attempt to be happy at all. However, I did not take part in the typical "just be happy with whatever happens" rubbish either. What I did was work on improving upon myself, doing the things which I knew would make me satisfied, and when it was right... I let real happiness find me.
There's so much out there about being happy... but I suspect anything, especially when it's involved around an emotion, when tried at too hard can basically turn out to be a disaster or completely inauthentic. I believe, ultimately, making incremental improvements to yourself and letting actual happiness find you because you are being the best version of yourself will deliver you larger joy long-term.
The bedrock of your greatest self will be built on the foundation of sacrifice. Are you willing to do the things today that others do not ever do? Are you happy to do the things that you know you are capable of but are very tough? It's hard to look yourself in the face often and say "I am going to challenge my potential today. "
What sacrifices are you about to make?
I believe most people are disappointed in life not because they intend too high and miss, but because they target too low and hit.
You have to be pleased to make sacrifices for your own greater good.
You have to be willing to put your name on the board, write a goal with it, and give it everything you have.
And here's the kicker, you have got to be ready to truly elevate yourself at least 1% each and every day so as to turn yourself into something extraordinary.
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 stopped my search for happiness completely. I did not attempt to be happy at all. However, I did not take part in the typical "just be happy with whatever happens" rubbish either. What I did was work on improving upon myself, doing the things which I knew would make me satisfied, and when it was right... I let real happiness find me.
There's so much out there about being happy... but I suspect anything, especially when it's involved around an emotion, when tried at too hard can basically turn out to be a disaster or completely inauthentic. I believe, ultimately, making incremental improvements to yourself and letting actual happiness find you because you are being the best version of yourself will deliver you larger joy long-term.
The bedrock of your greatest self will be built on the foundation of sacrifice. Are you willing to do the things today that others do not ever do? Are you happy to do the things that you know you are capable of but are very tough? It's hard to look yourself in the face often and say "I am going to challenge my potential today. "
What sacrifices are you about to make?
About the Author:
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.
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