The first quarter of 2013 is history. Kim Jong-Un threatens nuclear war in Asia. Kim Kardashian is on the cusp of motherhood. In times of uncertainty we as a species tend to stick to what we know against the tides of change. Unfortunately, this stubbornness is leaving a whole generation in limbo- unable to find a decent job with just a Bachelor's degree and leaving many disillusioned as they either apply for job after job or get stuck in a field unrelated to their degree. Stir in student-loan debt repayments and you have a recipe for a frustrated, directionless generation who feel left behind. Sounds like you? Good.
Now it's time to change and live smarter to achieve your goals.
Sit down and ask yourself, "How am I doing the most I can for my future right now?". If it takes you more than 5 seconds to answer then you don't have an answer. You don't have an answer because you don't take ownership of your own life. A man who is confident in his own skin will be able to tell you what they are and don't need to think about their future because they have a plan in place that will get them there.
Finding direction is simply eliminating excuses from your habits. As Aristotle once said:
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."
You probably already know most of your bad habits. Challenge yourself to be excellent in every facet of your daily life. Be the best in your position at your job and love every opportunity offered to you. There will always be work for top performers. Take on more work and make sure the right people know. Love others to the extent they deserve and leave those who don't deserve your energy. Take some time out and call a loved one.
Love yourself above all else.
Remember that last one.
Next time we'll discuss exactly how to excel at your job, your relationships and your life. But start brainstorming now. What have you already done to take your future into your own hands?
'Till next time, live smarter, not harder!
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