Many people think they know what they want, but is that actually the case? We live in a consumer society run by a FIAT monetary system. We are bombarded day and night by adverts for this product and that. We are told what to think, what to wear, what to say and what to buy. For some of us, our thoughts aren’t our own, they were given to us. Public norms and conventions tell us how to behave and tell us how to rebel. Original thought is tolerated at best, scorned by the masses at worst. (And with the internet, one now has to question whether anyone can actually have an original thought.)
We police ourselves. We police each other.
It’s OK to have an opinion, so long as it isn’t deemed to be “controversial”. And it has always been like this, ever since mankind developed consciousness. Order, convention, stability. Those that threaten to rock the boat are tossed overboard. Perhaps they are the lucky ones
But thankfully, an occasional mind will sneak through the gaps and then the whole world changes.
- Galileo
- Martin Luther
- Leonardo Da vinci
- Shakespeare
- Fibonacci
- Newton
- Henry Ford
- Ghandi
- Einstein
- Rosa Parks
- Martin Luther King
- Hawkins
Great minds create great change. Some spent their whole lives working towards a single goal. Others just decided one day to defy convention, to sit at the front of the bus, to say “Screw You”.
You don’t have to be a genius to change the world. You don’t have to be rich, you don’t have to be powerful. You just have to possess the force of will to know what you want.
So what do YOU want? You know most people haven’t actually sat down and seriously asked themselves that question. Why don’t you try it now. Over the next 5 minutes, write down everything you can think of that you want in life. I’ll wait.
So how did you do? Well, I know that at least half of you reading this didn’t even bother. I know, you’re too busy, you haven’t got a pen, it’s a Tuesday, Orion is in ascendance and you couldn’t POSSIBLY offend the great space goat by being so presumptuous. It’s ok, I understand.
All excuses are just that, excuses. I don’t mind if you didn’t do it. After all, it’s your life. Of course in my belief system, if you don’t know what you want......... how will you ever get it?
For those of you who did, there will be different results. You will have a vision of where you want to be in the future. Some of you will even be playing pictures and movies in your minds. But why did you choose those wants? You chose those wants based on you values and your beliefs.
As an example, what do you think someone who believes deep down that the rich are all scumbags and that money is the root of all evil will want? It’s probably fair to say that becoming wealthy won’t be on their list.
If you value security, stability and certainty, you’re probably not going to want to go sky diving in the foreseeable future.
If you want significance, if you want to feel important and special..... you’re probably going to want a big house, a big car, a big job and an attractive spouse to parade around with. Maybe a title.
So what do you want?
And why do you want it?
For those of you who took part, that’s your next task. Take each item and ask yourself:
“Why do i want this?”
Let’s go deep into the rabbit hole.
- You want a 1967 Chevy Impala? Why?
- You want to do an Iron Man Triathlon? Why?
- You want to be a millionaire? Why?
- You want to retire at 65 and spend your retirement in the garden? Why?
- You want qualifications and letters after your name and be a big cheese on the lecture circuit? Why?
- You want your Daughter to be a Doctor or a Lawyer? Why?
- You want to sit in front of the TV and watch the Omnibus edition of Hollyoaks? Why?
Happiness.
That’s it. People want to be happy; unfortunately most of them don’t know how to be happy on a consistent regular basis. They think that buying that car, that dress, that house, that kitchen, that holiday, that DVD, that pizza.............. will make them happy. And it might, but only briefly.
Compulsion, greed, addiction, anger, power, and opinion aren’t the answer.
Compassion, contribution and finding out who you are........... that’s my belief as to what brings happiness. You can’t find happiness in the eyes of another until that other is your own reflection. You are already happy, you just don’t know how to switch it on.
When was the last time you laughed, to the extent that tears were streaming down your face? When was the last time that you felt so content that you could just sit for hours watching the wind play with the trees? When was the last time that your heart actually ached with joy?
You think that can be bought with bloody paper IOU’s with an old woman’s face printed on them?
So what do you really want? And how do you fulfil those wants?
Do you have a plan to get where you want to be?
Do you want one?
If you do, then I would recommend my Mastermind Alliance product http://www.gdpresources.com/Mastermind.shtml
Remember one thing, this product is not for everyone. Only those motivated by personal growth should even consider its purchase. But for those of you who seek something better than where you are now, go on buy it, you know you want to ;)
Regards
Stephen Hudson BDS, MFGDP, DRDP
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