Without a clear direction or goal in mind, we can find ourselves wandering aimlessly or even in circles. However, identifying, understanding, and logging these thoughts can also be incredibly challenging. It's a blessing to easily recognize a pursuit in our lives and dedicate our drive towards it.

I have always enjoyed various aspects of my life. However, like many others, I have been lost for a long time in defining the exact direction I wish to take and the person I aspire to become. These thoughts have lingered in the back of my mind since my teenage years and apart from my childhood dream of being a rugby player, nothing else has truly absorbed my mind or soul since then. I believe this is quite common, especially given the numerous opportunities and alternative paths available in the modern era.

I am still in the process of defining what that is for me, but I have crafted an image of the man I aspire to be, the skills I wish to possess, and the life I aim to live. This vision will certainly evolve, but having a clear end goal of the person I want to become greatly aids me in my pursuit of happiness.

I battle demons in my mind on a daily basis, and various aspects of my routine, life, and personal growth serve as foundational contributing factors in keeping them under control. The person I strive to become will always be ten years ahead of the person I currently am. The person I am today will constantly aspire to be that future self. If I can consistently make progress toward that envisioned self on the horizon, I believe I will always find happiness.

It’s important in our lives to define who we wish to become, aspects of our lives we wish to improve upon, aspects of the world of lifestyle we wish to achieve, how we will contribute to the greater good. It doesn’t need to be right now, but we should consciously, and continuously look to improve where possible, to try and become the person we want to be 10 years from now.

Thanks,

Dean