In the past I have been unable to decide, as to whether there is a pre-programmed life that humans follow, things happen as they are meant to be, or whether man makes his own destiny. After much thought, here is my conclusion.
Analogous to software downloads, you can download the basic version for free. It gives you the basic tools to get around your goal. Similarly, everybody has a basic line set for them, you're gifted with basic tools, but to make it in the big league, to influence significant positive change around you, you have to invest in yourself. That would be buying the upgraded pro versions of the software, learning how to use them and to achieve higher goals.
This investment in yourself involves risk, hard work, calculation and passion. You can get through life just being happy, taking what comes your way (fairly) naturally, getting married, doing a job, having a social life, kids etc. Or you can risk investing in yourself, such as training your body, risking loneliness, studying further to train your mind and finding a path where your goals are not limited by your limited imagination.
Thoughts about failure are wasted thoughts. The higher the risk, the higher the reward, and common knowledge is that the most successful people make so many attempts are various things, that they fail more number of times than they achieve. Yet their total quantum of rewards are much greater than failure. Why? Your failures reward you with learning so much, that you end up making up for your failures with bigger achievements, as long as you don't give up. (these are collected quotes from a lot of people, which make a lot of sense to me now)
In the recent past i've met people who have inspired me greatly. I once again stand at the brink, wondering what to do next. I seek big things, I have the courage, time, passion and intelligence to pull it through, its just time to decide on my niche. World hold on, here I come.
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Destiny
It's hard to believe that everything that happens is permutation and combination. Each Red blood cell in the blood might never realize it's purpose of existence although it's purpose is realized by the brain. This makes me wonder whether there is something beyond human brain(human imagination) which knows/decides about human life.
I wish I am always myself inspired only by my pure thoughts. I wish I always act courageously holding all my values and principles. I wish fear never conquers my actions. I wish I can find happiness in whatever I do and whereever I am. I wish love (read as compassion, affection, kindness, love) is the only thing that is not materialistic. I wish the only purpose of my life is to serve.
Je t'aime pour ton esprit indomptable .. le maintenir dudette.
Adding to what u said..In the careers that u said(like business, movies ,arts etc...)typically 90% will fail.. so in the worst case we should be prepared for 9 failures before getting one success.. first 2-3 failures would be fine from that it would be tough to keep the spirit up..
Second thing is we should know when to quit a failed attempt as if we continue to invest in failed attempt,there may not be enough energy left to fight another one..like what Motorola did with satphones(iridium)(how the mighty fall-jim collins),And when we need to fight tooth and nail to protect our idea like what TATA motors did with indica which resulted in india's biggest corporate loss(500cr)in 2001 but able to be successful later in passenger cars segment.
Though I agree with it as a whole , I disagree with it in parts.
Getting through life just being happy - is a very big achievement. If you can do that you have led a successful life.
And, thoughts of failure are not wasted thoughts. Having a plan B is an integral part of eventual success. What is important is smartness and perseverance.
All these are very global, easy to say hard to follow, philosophical fundas given by aam junta. Stars don't have the time for chatter, they are busy working on their dreams :)
That being said - Long time no post suggests that you are a star. Could we have another post for the aam junta?
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