The inability to explore further in the area of one’s interest hinders one’s zeal for completing a specific goal or dream. This ignorance can lead to a lack of motivation to mix or seek (additional) knowledge outside of one’s own enclave, preventing us from ‘starting off on the right foot.’
“I believe in the saying, ‘If you aim at nothing, you’re going to hit nothing.’ So, if you don’t set goals, then you have nowhere to go”. ―Taylor Lautner.
This inner voice in us is always an impetus for change. One can travel far and near on a voyage beyond one’s own domain, inside lovely surroundings, but what we name home remains ingrained in our minds; we must return home to rest our heads on that soft rectangular object we call a pillow. This symbolizes recognizing one’s capacity, which nature has imbued in all of us.
In a nutshell, “If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you”. ―Steve Jobs
The voyage of life’s experiences begins at home, where we are safe. Just like a baby in a cradle is protected, people responsible for our upbringing, ‘in creating the foundation,’ keep up with nature to nurture us. Unfortunately, many houses (both secular and religious) have become impediments to realizing one’s dreams. Unfortunately, “The most loving parents and relatives commit murder with smiles on their faces. They force us to destroy the person we really are: a subtle kind of murder.” ― Jim Morrison.
Despite this, we must ‘explore all avenues’ and not shy away from a growth mentality to embrace a fixed mindset, even if the environment may sometimes keep us in dire straits and deny us the opportunity to explore our potential. In that case, we must ‘start with a clean slate’ and ‘put our foot down.’
C.S. Lewis once said, “But one of the worst results of being a slave and being forced to do things is that when there is no one to force you anymore, you find you have almost lost the power of forcing yourself.”
In another development, many people are trapped in the wrong job while struggling to meet their goals in life or maximize their potential.
It’s evident that many people have failed to discover, let alone activate, their potential. The failure to discover one’s passion and forte can make one a prisoner of one’s thoughts.
It leads to one being unable to discover the door to freedom set before him and grasp what is already in his possession. To persuade us to remain steadfast in pursuing our goal irrespective of the many distractions around, H. Jackson Brown, Jr. exhorts us, “You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life”.
Finally, “that which we call talent is inspired by passion and motivated by goals, but sadly, it is discouraged by the ignorance of not recognizing that which is marvellously placed in us but lacks the essential care to blossom due to our negligence.” Stay tuned
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