Let's play a little with the imagination. Imagine that you want to go to the opening of a new theater. What is the first thing you need? The direction. If you do not have the address it is very likely that you will never arrive or it will take a lot of work to find the site. If you want to move, take action, you need to know where you want to go.
For years, I have asked this question to all kinds of people, from shoe shiners to executives, military, poor, rich, adults, children etc. What do you want and expect from life? The first response I receive is a gesture of bewilderment, usually followed by a vague verbal response such as "I want to be happy", "Health", "Love", "Peace" etc. After delving a little deeper into the subject they come to answer "I don't know." "There is no favorable wind for those who do not know where they are going," Seneca said in ancient Rome.
Most of the problems we face on a daily basis are the result of a poor planning and management process. If you do not know what you want and expect from life it can be dangerous, because not knowing how to channel your energy correctly in one direction, it can turn against you and frustrations can destroy you or reduce your ability to act. Another possible consequence is that you become influential and someone manipulates you in their favor.
What do you think happens to all the young people who join the gangs, the people who join strange cults, drugs and other problems? They are the result of a lost personality that finds "acceptance" and "refuge" in someone else. The end result of these false addresses is frustration, destruction, and pain.
Now: How do I determine my address? I am going to share with you a small recipe of how to design a life plan. The secret is to make a map.
The first step is to determine your desired state. How do you want to be? Perfectly describe how you want to be in 20 years. Physically, economically, socially, spiritually. It's not just about mentioning it. The more specific and detailed the map the better. When you have it ready for 20 years, repeat the process for 15, 10, 5 and 1 year.
Second step: Since you have determined specifically where you want to go, you have to know where you are, this is to determine your current state. How are you currently physically, economically, socially and spiritually? You have to detail everything you like about yourself as well as everything you don't like. What are your qualities and abilities as well as your shortcomings.
"Know yourself," said the teacher, "what if I don't like it?" The student answered. Few people have the courage to stand in front of a naked mirror inside and out with the interest of exploring and knowing what they are. If you are interested in attending the opening of the theater and you have the address, you also have to know where you are, because if you are to the south, the path is different from if you were to the north.
The development of these first two steps is slow and requires a lot of concentration. It's up to you. The following week we will close the circle. How long has it been since you sat in a room with good music and in front of a group of blank papers and began to design your life? The most important thing in this world for You is You and there is always time to develop or look at the map.
Only in this way we will lose less and arrive in time to see the function.
There is a big difference between surviving a life and designing a life. Do not bear a life behind you. Choose the work you want to see and when. Plan and enjoy the function and with preferential tickets.
