About 4 years ago, 3 friends and I got into one of those conversations where we spoke extensively about a range of topics and overturned a lot of shells to reveal true sentiments and emotions on EVERYTHING, no matter how personal it was. It lasted till about 7am, and of course by then, all had been said. Many "shots" came my way through the episode, but my resolve after leaving that conversation was to develop into the best person I could possibly be.
While we were too young to see clearly over the hedges made up of ego, hidden intentions and blatant inexperience; that commitment nonetheless affected my life immensely. It was the start of my ability to see things objectively (my personal sentiment aside) and accept truths about my flaws and shortcomings. From that day on I made an uphill climb towards being a better person to myself and others. Don't get me wrong, of course I still fell to weaknesses and while I might not have admitted it, ignored certain weak points and vices. But all in all, I was actively trying to progress.
When I planned to put up this post, I was convinced about the content and precise delivery. However, I just read a post by uncle, a true OG, who I would be doing injustice if I called him anything less than a devout mentor; and it just brought to the conscious, concepts which were merely starting to brew in my mind. WE DON'T KNOW JACK S**T ABOUT THIS LIFE!
Sure there are your basic truths and facts, but beyond these, there is a lot more going on around us than we can fathom. I cannot claim to have expertise in this, department, perhaps with time, experience will reveal more. At 20, I was convinced that by the time I was 27, I would be "balling". Now, in the second half of that prediction, the shape of this upward climb doesn't seem to tally up with projections. I worked hard, I took chances, I followed up on opportunities. Some just didn't play out, while others had detrimental effects on the bigger picture. Ultimately, I felt I had a decent prediction of my future, but I was very incorrect. How my views on such have changed.
But the ultimate thing I have learnt [note: lessons which encompass elements of theory are always subject to modification from actual experience and improved theory] is as follows: Money is great. It lets you do fantastic things and enjoy the finer side of life. It eases a lot of pressures and upgrades "status" in the eyes of the world. But there is so much more to life than Euro Euro Bill. I find this, this, this and this very interesting concepts and must say I have pondered over them extensively.
I have decisively concluded though, that I will chase financial liberation as stated in earlier posts. After attainment, I may reconsider my standpoint, so that is closed till then.
In the light of chasing financial liberation, I have renewed my resolve to live my life to full potential. I am currently developing habits which will facilitate these goals. This development processes will take an estimated 10 months. My guidelines are supplied courtesy of Leo's Zen Do Done.
While this is an extremely personal mission, Leo encourages making one's commitment as public as possible, simply because public positive pressure is an excellent "keep me in check" tool.
Why live life any way other than to the best of your ability?
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