HABIT 19
What do you think is the biggest regret that the dying have about their lives? I'll give you a clue; it's not missing their sales target in August 2015, nor is it missing that promotion that they worked so hard for, nor is it not spending more time at the office.
It’s the regret of not grabbing life by the horns and living according to their own dreams and rules. It’s the regret of not spending enough time with loved ones, not doing all of the things they really feel passionate about, and neglecting their own needs. Imagine if that was you, lying there, with these kinds of regrets...
There is only one way to avoid suffering this fate, and that is to march to your own drum.
Don’t dedicate your entire existence to your career and ending up neglecting certain aspects of your life like your family, friends or hobbies. Instead think long and hard about what really matters to you, and if the life you are leading doesn’t match up, you need to take action.
Live up to your own potential when it comes to work, but also take enjoyment in the simple pleasures in life. Revive your favorite hobbies, or even indulge in all of those things you put in the ‘someday’ pile. Take time to disconnect from the world. Simply sit back and take it all in. We are only here once so your mission can only be to live and enjoy it.
How about your life right now? Is it well balanced? Are your pouring too much energy into one area and neglecting others?
Be honest with yourself and make the changes you need to live a better brighter life.