Love keeps no record of wrongs. (1 Corinthians 13:5)
Writing style: curated and fully transparent.
1st Story
A man inherited a small business. He innovated and built it into a multi-million dollar enterprise.
Then grew bored. Needed some excitement. Had an affair. Divorced and destroyed his family.
Made a lot of money. And today appears miserable.
2nd Story
Another friend was into fitness. Raced bicycles. Lean, trim, good looking.
Been married and divorced twice. No kids.
Today he’s too old and worn out to ride much. Overweight. Lives by himself remembering the glory days.
3rd Story
Another man pastored a mega-church. Built it from the ground up. Adored by thousands.
On duty 24/7. His daughter resented barely knowing him growing up. He died too young. Burned out. *open palm / bitch slap*
My Ongoing Story
When your actions align with your value and your heart, only then you experience peace of mind — Significantly reducing the friction of frustration. I didn’t want to end up like so many “accomplished” whom much yet lost everything that truly matters.
So over a weekend, over a head-scratching meditation I wrote out what a successful life would look like in all the important areas.
My first question was “What are some nice problems to have?”. If in life, you’ll have problems either way then the answer’s simple, play it smart and look for problems worth having, those that will contribute to your being.
Sure career and wealth were there.
But also health, marriage, family, friends, fun and spirituality.
I fleshed out each one, painting a picture of my dream.
I also realized they all revolved around people I cared about. And wanting all of these goals out of love for them.
Through the years I’ve refined this vision many times.
In the beginning I reread it constantly to infuse my subconscious with it.
It became the beacon that guided me through life. And one day I woke up and realized I wasn’t dreaming any longer. I’d arrived safely in port.
So I hope you discover the difference between achievement and success. And arrive safely in port too. *wishful thinking*
I’ll have a glass of wine waiting for you to cheer your success.
Bon voyage!
True success comes only as you first picture what it looks like for you.
When you love yourself you find yourself.
