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A compelling future creates a dynamic sense of growth. Without this, we are only half alive. A compelling future is not an accessory, but a necessity. It allows us not only to achieve, but to partake of the deep sense of joy, contribution and growth that gives meaning to life itself.
The astounding number of people in thing country would dies within three years of retiring which proves to me that if you lose the sense that you are producing or contributing in some way, you literally lose the will to live and that if you do have a reason to hang on, you will. In fact, studies have found that elderly or ill people who are close to death often hang on until just after the holidays. As long as they have something like Christmas and the family visit to look forward to, they had a reason to live, but after it passed, they had no compelling future. This phenomenon is not true only of our own country, it is been noted in cultures around the world. For example, in China the death rate drops off right before and during maker festivals and picks up again as soon as the festivals are over.
It does not matter if you are eighteen or eighty, you will still need something to drive you forward. The inspiration you seek is found within waiting to be called upon by an unforeseen challenge or inspired request. We do not have to wait for an event in order to have the inspiration. We can design it.
You have to have something to get you out of bed. I cannot do anything is bed, anyway. The most important thing is to have point, reaction you are headed.
Use your power. You now know what to do it inspire yourself.
Use your power. You now know what to do to inspire yourself. It is time to do it. First, get your list of your top four one year goals. Second, get clear on the why. Third, develop the ritual of reviewing your goals and rehashing the joy of their achievement daily for ten days. Fourth, surrounding yourself with role models and those who can help you develop a plan that will guide you in making it all real. Each of these steps will help you to program your RAS and sensitize you to all the possible resources you can incorporate to bring your goals to fruition. This consistent review will also provide for you the sense of certainty that you need to get yourself to take action.
